Solar guides for Pakistan

Short, simple guides. So you can go solar with confidence.

Panels, inverter, meter and battery explained. Plus why heat and dust mean panels rarely hit their rated output.

NEPRA scrapped net metering in February 2026. What replaced it, what it does to your bill, and how to make solar still pay.

The buyback rate is national. What changes by province is which DISCO handles your paperwork, and how fast.

Three system types. Which one fits your home? We compare cost, backup, and more.

Per-watt rates for Jinko, Longi, JA and Canadian. Plus the A-grade and documentation checks that protect your money.

On-grid vs hybrid prices by size, and an honest look at Huawei, Growatt, Solis and Inverex.

Current battery prices, why a 100Ah lithium beats a 100Ah tubular, and the lifetime maths sellers skip.

3kW, 5kW, 10kW and 20kW compared. What each one costs, and which size actually fits your home or business.

Bank loans, installer installments, and what financing actually costs today. From SBP schemes to KIBOR-linked rates.

The real formula, plus two worked examples — one home, one business — under today’s net billing rules.

The checks to make before you sign. From AEDB certification to warranties.

The DISCO process step by step. The 25kW rule, the documents you need, what it costs, and what causes delays.

What a solar geyser really costs by tank size, evacuated tube vs flat plate, and the cheap “solar geyser” trap.

Panel, inverter and battery warranties explained. What the manufacturer covers, what your installer covers, and what to ask.