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Introduction: Understanding the New Solar Rules
Solar owners in Pakistan are worried. There is big news about changing the rules for selling power back to the grid.
The government is shifting from “Net Metering” to “Net Billing.”
What does this mean for your savings? Is your solar investment safe?
This guide explains the difference in simple words. We look at the timeline and the impact on your monthly electricity bill.
The Old Way: What is Net Metering?
Net Metering has been the golden rule for solar in Pakistan. It is a simple exchange based on electricity units.
- How it works: You give one unit to the grid during the day. You get one free unit back at night.
- The Benefit: It is a 1-for-1 swap. If you export enough, your bill can drop to zero (except for fixed charges).
The New Way: What is Net Billing?
Net Billing is different. It is about money, not just units. The grid becomes a shop that buys low and sells high.
- Selling Low: When you export excess solar power during the day, the grid buys it at a lower rate (e.g., the cost of fuel, around PKR 11–15 per unit).1
- Buying High: When you import power at night, you pay the full grid tariff, including all taxes (e.g., PKR 35–50+ per unit).
- The Result: You no longer get a free exchange. Your savings will decrease.
The Timeline: When Will It Happen?
This is the most important question. The shift is not immediate for everyone.
1. Existing Users (You Are Safe for Now)
If you already have a Net Metering license, good news. You are likely “grandfathered” in. Your current agreement should remain valid for its contract period (often 3 to 7 years, depending on final NEPRA decisions).
2. New Users (The Window is Closing)
The new Net Billing rules are expected to apply fully to new applicants. The exact start date is still being debated by NEPRA, but it is expected to be implemented in late 2025 or 2026.
The Financial Impact: Will Your ROI Drop?
Yes, the financial returns will change for new users under Net Billing.
- Slower Payback: Under Net Metering, the investment payback was 2–3 years. Under Net Billing, it might extend to 3–4 years.
- Strategy Shift: The old goal was to export as much as possible. The new goal is Self-Consumption. You must use your solar power directly during the day to avoid buying expensive grid power.
How Enon Traders Helps You Adapt
The rules are changing, but grid electricity is still incredibly expensive. Solar remains the best defense. Enon Traders helps you navigate this shift.
1. Act Fast (Secure Old Rates)
If you are thinking about solar, do it now. We expedite licensing for current clients to try and secure Net Metering status before the rules change completely.
2. Switch to Hybrid Systems (The Future Solution)
Net Billing makes exporting power less attractive. The solution is storage. We design Hybrid Systems coupled with lithium solar batteries.
Instead of selling your extra power for cheap, you store it. You then use that stored power at night, bypassing the expensive grid entirely.
Final Conclusion
The shift to Net Billing is coming to manage grid finances. It makes solar slightly less profitable for massive exporters, but it does not kill the market.
The strategy is just changing from “exporting” to “storing.” Solar is still a highly profitable, secure investment compared to rising grid tariffs.3 The best time to act is now to lock in benefits or prepare with storage.
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