ISLAMABAD: The federal government has warned individuals against arbitrarily raising solar panel prices and has threatened strict action against those who do. During a National Assembly session, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addressed the issue, stating that the government reduced the GST rate on solar panels to promote affordability. He expressed concern over traders arbitrarily raising … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has agreed to reduce the proposed sales tax on solar panel imports from 18% to 10%, following negotiations with coalition partners and in compliance with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreements. The lawmakers had initially demanded a full exemption, advocating for a zero-rated tax regime on solar panels. However, due to … Read more
After growing quickly for several years, Pakistan’s solar energy sector is now slowing down, mainly because the government has reduced the net-metering buyback rate to Rs10 per unit. But in May 2025, there’s some good news for consumers. Prices of small to mid-sized solar systems, especially batteries and inverters, have slightly gone down. Solar sellers … Read more
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has announced its decision to frame rules and regulations for the installation of solar panels across Punjab. The PDMA has sent a letter to all deputy commissioners, telling district administrations to make sure solar panels are safely installed, especially on rooftops and open structures. Officials have been told to … Read more
Solar panel prices in Pakistan dropped again. The per-watt cost of solar panels has dropped to Rs28 in Karachi. Pakistan imported 8,000 megawatts of solar panels in the past year. KARACHI – Solar panel prices in Pakistan have fallen once again, reaching a new low due to a variety of factors, including an increased supply … Read more
Solar panel prices in Pakistan drop to Rs. 30-32 per watt. Oversupply in market and falling global rates contribute to price reduction. Growing solar energy market in Pakistan due to rising electricity costs. Pakistan is experiencing a significant shift towards solar energy as the country aims to decrease its reliance on costly fossil fuels. This … Read more
The Punjab government is set to launch a Solar Panel Financing Scheme on August 14, which will allow citizens consuming up to 500 units of electricity to acquire solar panels through easy installments. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting on Saturday to review the scheme. Secretary Energy Naeem Rauf provided … Read more
The Punjab government has introduced a new condition for providing loans to individuals seeking solar panels under the Roshan Gharana Scheme. According to sources, only active taxpayers will be eligible for these loans. The Energy Department has stipulated that borrowers must be tax filers to qualify for the loans. The Roshan Gharana Scheme offers loans … Read more
Punjab government updates solar panel loan program through Roshan Gharana Scheme. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to endorse the Roshan Gharana scheme today. Stay tuned for updates on the approval and rollout of the Roshan Gharana Scheme. The Punjab government has updated its solar panel loan program through the Roshan Gharana Scheme. Now, only active … Read more
By installing a solar energy system, you can significantly reduce your electricity bills and achieve sustainable savings. Solar energy, also known as renewable energy, allows users to generate their own electricity and sell any excess power back to the national grid. NEPRA oversees this process through Net Metering, where the existing uni-directional meter is replaced … Read more
Installing solar panels in Pakistan can save money on electricity bills. Solar panels are independent of the national grid and can lower energy costs over time. Solar panels have a long lifespan of about two decades and require minimal maintenance.. In the face of rising electricity prices and frequent power outages in Pakistan, installing a … Read more
Tax relief on solar prices will ease the transition to green energy for Pakistanis as the government announces import reliefs for solar panels in Budget 2024-25. The PML-N-led government has introduced tax relief on solar panel imports. Budget documents indicate that this relief extends to the import of plants, machinery, related equipment, raw materials, and … Read more
In an innovative step towards sustainable energy solutions, the Sindh government has collaborated with the World Bank to provide complete solar systems at the remarkably low price of Rs7,000. This initiative aims to transform access to electricity for households across the province, focusing especially on rural and underserved areas. These affordably priced solar systems, made … Read more
Solar panel prices in Karachi have significantly dropped, with dealers reporting rates as low as Rs. 40 per watt or even below. On average, various types and brands of solar panels are now available at around Rs. 37 per watt. This drastic reduction in prices, attributed to oversupply, marks a 30% decrease within just six … Read more
Solar panel prices have undergone a significant decrease in Lahore’s markets. As per reports, systems ranging from 7 to 15 kilowatts are now Rs. 200,000 cheaper. The cost of a 7-kilowatt system has been reduced by Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 825,000, and a 10-kilowatt system now stands at Rs. 1.125 million. Following a drop of … Read more
DIY e-bike has 200 miles of range per charge and is solar-powered. A waterproof Chinese motorbike canopy can withstand 35 km/h winds in the rain. The 50W solar panel trickle-charges the battery. A homemade E-Bike overloaded. Luke developed an e-bike to replace the family car during the epidemic. He upgraded his electric cargo bike. The … Read more
KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (Unisame) has urged the government to initiate measures for the manufacturing of solar panels in Pakistan and facilitate big competent private sector parties to set up plants in collaboration with the Chinese counterparts, a statement said on Saturday. Unisame president Zulfikar Thaver said that one of the … Read more
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has on Monday announced that buses will now be built on batteries in Pakistan. According to the details, Fawad Chaudhry has shared a good news with the public on Twitter. He said that two major companies in the world are setting up solar panel plants in Pakistan. … Read more
