NEPRA’s 2026 Net Billing Shift: Why Solar Still Beats Pakistan’s Rising Grid Costs
The Global Energy Shock The outbreak of war between the United States/Israel and Iran has shaken the world’s energy markets since the start of early 2026. The war sparked attacks on energy infrastructure and, crucially, a disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the passage that has historically seen about a fifth to a […]
8. Renewable Energy: the Potential for a Brighter Tomorrow
solar panels Renewable Energy: Harnessing the Potential for a Brighter Tomorrow by | Syeda Hajra Batool Renewable Energy is the best form of clean energy because it slows down fossil fuel consumption. But wait! There is more on why the world is choosing renewables. Let’s dig deeper! The renewable energy is a form of energy […]
7. Why Is it Worth Buying Solar Panels Now?
solar panels 7. Why Is it Worth Buying Solar Panels Now? The answer is a clear YES! Installing solar panels is worth the your money right now. Why? Because, the world is at the brink of economic transformation and inflation is on the rise. Buying solar panels is worth your money if you choose a […]
Confused About Buying Solar Panels? Choose WattsUp
Confused about buying Solar Panels? Choose WattsUp Written by | Syeda Hajra Batool With the rising cost of electricity and inflation alongside the climate change, Pakistan is grappling with economic and environmental challenges. More people are looking for low-cost options to tackle the rising cost of electricity. The solution is solar. Are you one of […]
Solar Net-Metering Generation Reaches 419MW
LAHORE: The solar net-metering power generation has reached 419MW (approximately) with a considerable number of consumers switching to solar across the country. With around 149MW, Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) stands first among 10 power distribution companies (Discos), Dawn has learnt. The net-metering project had been launched in 2016 countrywide. It allows any domestic, commercial, […]
Pakistan Solar Industry
Pakistan has some of the highest values of insolation in the world with eight to nine hours of sunshine per day, ideal climatic conditions for solar power generation. With a population of over 220 million, Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world with an annual estimated population growth rate of 2.07%. The […]
Solar PV on canals and water bodies
ISLAMABAD: Solar PV plants with a total of 8,000-megawatt capacity are projected to be installed in Pakistan by the year 2030. Based on a typical plant of 50MW, it would mean 160 solar PV plants. Solar PVs are best installed near the point of consumption to save cost, transmission assets and losses. Although solar PV […]
