[Solar PV: Pakistan Power Minister Seeks Removal of Licensing Fees for Small-Scale PV Systems]

Published: Apr 28, 2026 09:17

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Pakistan's Power Minister, Sardar Awais Leghari, has formally requested that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) remove licensing fees and requirements for residential and small commercial PV systems up to 25 kW. The proposal aims to reverse the administrative centralization introduced by the 2026 Prosumer Regulations, which caused significant processing bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles. By restoring the decentralized approval model previously handled by local distribution companies (DISCOs), the government seeks to sustain the momentum of the nation’s solar adoption. As of June 2025, Pakistan’s cumulative net-metering capacity reached 6.1 GW, following the addition of 1.2 GW in the first half of 2025.

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