Net metering accounted for around 2.2% of Pakistan’s total power generation in July 2026. The share increased by 39 basis points year over year. The rise came despite a decline in overall electricity generation during the month. Data compiled by Arif Habib Limited showed net metering units fell 33% month over month.
The figures exclude consumers served by K-Electric. The decline indicates weaker solar adoption and greater reliance on grid-supplied electricity.
Meanwhile, overall power generation fell 0.9% year over year in July. Despite this weakness, NEPRA expects electricity demand to increase by 1% year over year during 2026.
Government Clears Pending Solar Applications
The latest figures come as the government works to clear a major backlog of rooftop solar applications.
Authorities shifted from the previous net metering framework to net billing earlier this year. However, the government directed officials to process eligible applications submitted before the February 9 transition.
The Power Division recently said authorities had cleared 11,695 of 16,654 pending net metering applications. Officials completed the approvals after conducting a verification exercise.
However, 4,959 applications remain under review.
The development provides some relief to consumers who applied under the previous system before the policy transition.
At the same time, falling monthly net metering units highlight the changing dynamics of Pakistan’s rooftop solar market. While solar generation remains an important part of the power mix, policy changes could influence future adoption.
The government’s handling of pending applications will therefore remain important for consumers and the country’s renewable energy sector.
