Yes. SolarPrices.pk is completely free for homeowners and businesses. We compare solar prices and list trusted installers across Pakistan, so you can choose with confidence. You only pay an installer if you decide to go ahead with them.

Solar installers in Pakistan are certified by the government, through AEDB, which now sits under PPIB. The official list of certified installers is published on the PPIB website. Ask any installer for their certificate and licence number, then confirm it is still valid — a licence can expire. Only a certified installer is allowed to set up net metering. At SolarPrices.pk, we check certification for every firm we list and show it on each profile.

The installer designs your system, fits it on your roof, and comes back to fix it if anything goes wrong. A good installer using good panels will always beat cheap panels fitted badly. So the smart move is to choose your installer first, then agree the equipment.

Look for a firm that has worked in solar for several years and fitted many systems. Ask two simple questions: how long have you worked in solar, and how many systems have you installed? Then ask to see a home or business they have fitted near you. A good installer will be happy to show their work.

For panels, look for well-known names such as Jinko, Longi, JA Solar, or Canadian Solar. For inverters, look for brands like Huawei, Growatt, GoodWe, or Solis. These are not the only good brands, but they are a safe starting point. If an installer fits cheap, no-name parts, treat it as a warning sign — the warranty may be worthless and spare parts hard to find.

There are three warranties that matter. The panel warranty is usually the longest. The inverter warranty is normally shorter. The workmanship warranty covers the quality of the fitting itself. Ask for all three in writing, with the number of years stated clearly. An installer who gives a proper workmanship warranty is one who stands behind their own work.

Be careful if a firm has no certificate or dodges the question when you ask. Other red flags are a price that seems too good to be true, no written quote or warranty, pressure to pay the full amount up front, and no clear address or phone number. Any one of these is a good reason to stop and think.

Net metering let you send extra solar power to the grid and earn money for it. In 2026, Pakistan moved from net metering to net billing under the NEPRA Prosumer Regulations. Under net billing, the rate you earn for exported power is lower than it used to be. So the biggest saving now comes from using your own solar power during the day, rather than from selling it back to the grid.

For most homes and businesses, yes. Even with lower export rates, solar cuts your electricity bill by powering your home directly during daylight hours. The more of your own solar power you use, the more you save. A good installer will size your system around your daytime usage to get the most value.

Yes. Only a certified installer is allowed to set up a grid connection and the correct meter. A good installer also handles the paperwork for you — they file the forms with your electricity company and set up the meter. So always confirm the firm is certified before you sign.

An on-grid system runs alongside the grid with no battery. It is the cheapest, but it stops working during load-shedding. A hybrid system adds a battery, so you keep power during outages and can store solar for the evening. An off-grid system runs entirely on solar and batteries with no grid connection — it needs the largest battery and suits areas with little or no grid supply.

A battery is useful if you face frequent load-shedding or want power in the evening, when solar is not generating. It turns an on-grid system into a hybrid one. Batteries add cost, so weigh how much backup you actually need. A good installer will help you size the battery around your usage.

The cost depends on the size of the system, the brands you choose, and whether you add a battery. Prices also change over time, so the best way to know is to get more than one quote and compare them side by side. You can use our solar calculator for an indicative estimate, then confirm with real quotes from checked installers.

Use our free Get Free Quotes page to request quotes from checked installers near you. Always get at least two or three quotes so you can compare price, brands, and warranty side by side. Do not simply pick the cheapest — pick the best value, because a very low price often means cheap parts or poor work.