Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PPP strongly rejects tax on solar panels

PPP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians’ Spokesperson Shazia Marri said that the proposed 18 per cent tax on solar panels is unacceptable, and that the salary and pension increases are inadequate in light of the prevailing inflation. Reacting to the federal budget, PPP Parliamentarians’ spokesperson Shazia Marri said terms salary and pension increases insufficient amid inflation. … Read more

Budget 2025-26: 18% tax imposed on vehicles and solar panels

Budget 2025-26: 18% tax imposed on vehicles and solar panels

The federal budget for 2025-26 has been presented in the National Assembly under the leadership of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq by Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Here are the significant decisions announced: Increased Taxes on Small Cars and Solar Panels Small Cars: The sales tax rate on small cars is being increased from 12.5% to 18%. … Read more

PDMA issues guidelines for safe instauration of solar panels  

Good News for Solar Users in Pakistan

LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued solar panel Installation guidelines to Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners of the province. The PDMA has issued formal guidelines to all Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners across the province regarding the safe installation of solar panels. PDMA said directive, issued in light of instructions from the Energy … Read more

80% of casualties caused by solar panels in Punjab: PDMA

PDMA

LAHORE:  The Director General (DG) Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has stated that 80% of the damages caused by the recent windstorms and thunderstorms across the province were due to solar panels. According to the DG PDMA, while rainfall had been forecast, its intensity was unexpectedly high, resulting in widespread disruption. As per official … Read more

Pakistan becomes world’s largest importer of solar panels

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan has quietly become the largest country in the world to import solar panels, according to report by the British Energy Think Tank “Amber.

The Pakistan imported more solar panels from all countries and report said that Pakistan only imported 17 GHwat solar panels in 2024.

According to the report, Pakistan’s solar imports are astonishing because it did not happen under a global investment, national program or widespread systematic plan, but with the personal efforts of consumers.

The report said that most of the demand for solar panels is towards domestic consumers, small businesses and commercial companies that want to get cheaper and reliable energy than expensive and uncertain government electricity.

Experts say that in 2024, imports of solar panels of Pakistan are almost half of the total power demand across the country.

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Counterfeit Solar Panels Jeopardize Pakistan’s Solar Initiatives

Pakistan ranks as third largest importer of Chinese solar panels

Raising awareness about counterfeit solar panels is crucial to protect Pakistan’s renewable energy goals. Traders are selling B-grade and C-grade panels, often misrepresenting genuine A-grade products. These counterfeit products undermine consumer confidence in solar energy. As demand for solar panels soars due to rising electricity prices, this growth is now jeopardized by the influx of … Read more

Free Solar Panels in Sindh: Latest Update on Distribution Date, Eligibility Criteria

Free Solar Panels in Sindh: Latest Update on Distribution Date, Eligibility Criteria

Sindh government is working to make solar energy more reachable, especially for those going to lower income class, and now the delivery of free solar is set to roll out in August. The new creativities are said to be a sigh of relief to address energy lacks and provide affordable electricity. The government launched various … Read more

Best-Performing Solar Panels in 2024; Checkout PV Module Index Report!

Punjab Govt: Solar Panel Loans Eligible for Only Tax Filers!

Solar energy is gaining popularity globally, including in Pakistan. The Renewable Energy Test Center released its annual PV Module Index report. The PV Module Index Report was rigorously tested to find the best manufacturers. Solar energy is gaining popularity worldwide, including in Pakistan, as the cost of solar panels and installations decreases, making them more … Read more

Good News; No More Tax on Solar Panels!

Free Solar Panels in Sindh: Latest Update on Distribution Date, Eligibility Criteria

Government Reverses Solar Panel Tax Decision to Boost Renewable Energy In a notable policy change, the federal cabinet has opted against imposing new duties on solar panels, ensuring renewable energy remains affordable for the public. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday. Key Points: No New Duty … Read more

Budget 2024-25: Govt Announces Major Relief for Solar Panels!

Free Solar Panels in Sindh: Latest Update on Distribution Date, Eligibility Criteria

Federal government proposes tax relaxations for solar panels. Tax relaxations are also proposed for importing feed and seed for fish and lobster farming. Ambitious tax revenue target set at Rs. 13 trillion for the fiscal year. During his budget speech in the National Assembly, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled significant tax relaxations proposed by the … Read more

Solar Net Metering Rates Likely to Drop by Rs10 per Unit

Solar Net Metering Rates Likely to Drop by Rs10 per Unit

Islamabad – The Pakistani government was worried about the increasing use of solar net metering, as it was causing challenges in managing capacity charges due to the rapid rise in installations. This was particularly problematic as more upscale customers were quickly adopting net metering systems. The current government is considering reducing the rates paid to … Read more

Slash Electricity Costs with Budget-Friendly Solar Panels in Pakistan

Massive drop in Solar Power Installation Price in Pakistan

Pakistanis are increasingly turning to solar power due to rising electricity costs and declining solar panel prices. Rising Electricity Costs: Consumers now bear the full burden of electricity generation costs. Rise in Inverter Prices: Inverter prices have also increased by Rs. 10,000, reaching Rs. 45,000. Pakistanis are quickly adopting solar power systems due to a … Read more

Punjab Roshan Gharana Program: Pay 25% and Get Solar Panels

Solar Panel Prices in Lahore Witness Significant Rise

Punjab’s Roshan Gharana Program aims to light up 50,000 homes with solar panels. Solar panels will be distributed through a lottery system to ensure fairness. Ongoing discussions are happening to finalize the program’s details. In a progressive move towards promoting renewable energy, the Punjab government has launched the Roshan Gharana program, aimed at lighting up … Read more

Revolutionary Material: Boosting Solar Panels and Cancer Treatments

Cancer Treatments

The material consists of ultra-small silicon nanoparticles and an organic element. Researchers demonstrate photon up-conversion, emitting light with higher energy than the input. The material’s application extends to improving solar cell efficiency. A novel material developed at the little-explored interface of organic and inorganic chemistry may enable not only more powerful solar panels, but also … Read more

Hammad Azhar responds to PM: country experiencing dearth of solar panels

Hammad Azhar

“Your cabinet doesn’t do any work ,” says Hammad Azhar. He says panels were short for dollars were in sufficient. Shehbaz says steps are being taken to promote solar use ISLAMABAD: Hammad Azhar, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader,  on Thursday said there had been a shortage of solar panels in the country as they … Read more

PM Shehbaz announces to provide solar panels to residents of Gwadar

PM Shehbaz

The prime minister said the solar panels would be a gift for the people of Gwadar from the federal government. He said the government would leave no stone unturned to facilitate the people of Gawadar. He directed to devise strategy for offshore and onshore wind power projects in Gwadar. ISLAMABAD: PM Shehbaz Sharif on Friday … Read more

Solar panels will now be able to generate electricity even in the dark of night

Solar panels will now be able to generate electricity

Solar panels generate electricity by absorbing solar energy from the sun’s rays, but now scientists have begun to develop solar power generators at night. Solar panels around the world generate electricity by absorbing solar energy from the sun’s rays in daylight, but now Australian scientists have made significant progress in this regard so that solar … Read more

Industries facing huge losses due to gas supply shortage

SME

KARACHI: The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) industries are in turmoil as the gas supply situation is worsening, resulting in production loss, an official said on Monday. The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (Unisame) president Zulfikar Thaver invited the attention of the government to the worsening of the gas supply situation to the industries, … Read more

Askari Cement merges into Fauji Cement in a share exchange deal

Askari Cement merges into Fauji Cement in a share exchange deal

KARACHI: Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) would issue 800.5 million shares for every Askari Cement share as the equity swap ratio for the merger between the two cement makers is set at 5:1, which implies every one share of Askari Cement will be entitled to five shares of FCCL for the amalgamation between the two … Read more

Govt urged for steps to manufacture solar panels in Pakistan

Solar power

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

opportunites and challenges for Solar Panel Recycling

Solar Panel

Growth of solar panels and their lifespans Solar energy is converted into electricity with photovoltaic (PV) panels. These panels comprise of individual cells linked together, forming shapes and sizes based on the needs of the system. The panels are made of semiconductor materials like silicon. Solar panels on average last 25–30 years thus, solar installations occurring today can … Read more

Additional energy can improve the efficiency of solar panels by 50%

Solar Panels

The latest study shows that by making use of a carefully controlled fabrication process, researchers can construct solar panels with multiple layers, which are likely to be 1.5 times more efficient than conventional silicon panels as they eke more energy from sunlight. ‘Cell Reports Physical Sciences’, a published journal contains the results of the study … Read more