The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) in Pakistan is preparing a new law for solar power users and how they connect to the main electricity grid. This law is part of the Prosumer Regulations 2025. A “prosumer” is someone who both produces and consumes electricity, like households or businesses with rooftop solar panels.
NEPRA has shared a draft version of these rules and is asking for input from the public before making them official. They want feedback from citizens, solar companies, industry experts, and other stakeholders. This is to ensure the rules are practical and consider the concerns of people and businesses who will be affected. NEPRA has also announced a public hearing on February 6, where people can attend and share their opinions in person.
The draft rules are available on NEPRA’s official website, so anyone interested can read them and submit their suggestions in writing or during the hearing. The goal of this public consultation is to create rules that are fair and effective, reflecting the needs of the community rather than only NEPRA’s perspective.
This update is part of a larger shift in Pakistan’s solar energy sector. In the past, under the net-metering system, solar users could send extra electricity back to the grid and receive a one-to-one credit on their electricity bills. The new draft rules propose changes that would likely introduce a “net billing” system, where the electricity sent to the grid is measured separately from the electricity used, and users are paid money for extra power instead of getting an equivalent credit on their bills.
The reason for these changes is the rapid growth of solar energy in Pakistan. NEPRA wants a system that is financially stable, keeps the electricity grid secure, and is fair for both producers and consumers. By inviting public feedback, NEPRA hopes to hear different perspectives and make the rules more balanced before final approval.
This process is a way to involve the public in shaping the future of solar energy in Pakistan. It ensures that the rules for prosumers are transparent, practical, and consider the interests of everyone using or producing electricity.
