Good News for Solar Users: No Tariff Cuts in July & August 2025

There’s relief for solar energy users across Pakistan as the government has once again postponed a decision to cut net metering rates. This marks the third time the proposed change has been delayed, with growing public concern and ongoing policy discussions.

PM Shehbaz Sharif Steps In

According to reports, the Power Division was preparing a campaign to justify a revision in net metering policy, including lowering the purchase rate for solar-generated electricity. However, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif himself has pushed it to consider later,” confirming his support for over 300,000 households and businesses using solar systems in Pakistan.

These users collectively supply more than 6,500 megawatts of clean energy to the national grid, reducing electricity bills and supporting a greener future.

Policy Proposals Under Discussion

The Solar Net Metering Policy 2025 had proposed:

• A reduced buyback rate for excess solar power
• Monthly fixed charges for new solar users

• Longer investment return period — from 1.5 to 3 years

Officials cited unregulated solar expansion and reduced daytime demand from hybrid systems as causes of power oversupply in the national grid.

Clean Energy Advocates Raise Concerns

However, energy experts and consumer rights activists warned that penalizing clean energy adopters would be a setback. “Punishing clean energy adopters was the wrong solution,” especially when the country urgently needs more renewable energy.

No Change in Current Rates

For now, thanks to the PM’s intervention, solar consumers can breathe a sigh of relief. The current net metering rates—once as low as Rs. 9–10 per unit, now up to Rs. 27—will stay unchanged for existing users.