The solar energy sector of the country has undergone a major transformation. Increasing electricity bills, load shedding, and a push for carbonization, have created the right grounds for renewable energy. Among all the options for renewable energy solar power is the fastest growing option for private houses and businesses. A crucial enabler of this growth is Solar Net Metering Pakistan, a policy mechanism introduced to allow consumers to generate their own solar power and export surplus energy to the grid.

Solar net metering is a billing arrangement between the consumer and the local electricity distribution company (DISCO) when a consumer install solar panels system, it generates more electricity then what is consumed during day time period. With net metering this excess power is exported to the grid and the consumer gets credit on the electric bill. At night or during cloudy days the consumer imports power from the grid as usual. The bill at the end of the month is calculated on the “net” difference between imported and exported units. If exports exceed imports, the consumer receives a monetary credit or reduced bill. In the country this scheme is governed by NEPRA’s “Distributed Generation and Net Metering Regulation 1015” this policy turns consumers into “Prosumers” that is producers and consumers of electricity.Any customer with a three-phase connection up to 1 MW capacity can apply, though most rooftop........

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