In Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and Power Division to change the rates for buying back electricity. This is because more and more people are using solar energy. They had a meeting recently, where they talked about how many people are starting to use solar energy…
The government of Punjab has decided to spend Rs12 billion to change how tube wells on farms get their power. They want to use solar energy instead. In a meeting held at Agriculture House, Secretary Agriculture Iftikhar Ali Sahoo explained this decision. He said it’s part of the “Transforming Punjab Agriculture Program.” Using solar energy…
There’s concerning news regarding solar panels and net metering in Pakistan. The government is thinking about cutting rates by half. According to insiders, the Ministry of Energy is drafting a new plan for using more solar energy. They want to reduce the price of electricity from solar panels by 50%. Currently, the rate is Rs22,…
The government is thinking about charging a fixed monthly fee for solar panels installed on homes, even though it denies it for now. This idea might come back later, after people calm down about it. Some officials in the government think solar panels can make money. The government is low on money, so they’re interested….
The government is thinking about a new idea from the Central Power Purchasing Agency. They want to put a tax on people who use solar panels for their homes or businesses. The Central Power Purchasing Agency, or CPPA, wants to charge a tax of PKP 2,000 for every kilowatt of power people use from solar…
Pakistan Railways (PR) has finalized a plan to switch to solar energy, aiming to save at least Rs1 billion annually. They’ve identified 100 sites with heavy electricity use for this transition. Senior PR officials state that management is taking steps to increase revenue and reduce financial losses. This includes shifting housing colonies, hospitals, and offices…
Punjab’s Roshan Gharana Program, initiated by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, aims to bring solar energy solutions to households across the province. Under this program, more than 50,000 consumers using less than 100 units of electricity will have the opportunity to receive solar systems. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the program, including how individuals can…