Minister Intervenes After Complaints Over Uncredited Solar Units
Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has intervened to resolve a dispute affecting solar net metering consumers in Pakistan. The issue stemmed from instructions issued by the Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) that led to some consumers not receiving credit for electricity exported to the national grid.
Root of the Problem: Exceeding Licensed Capacity
According to an official statement from the Power Division, the problem arose because a subset of net metering consumers had installed solar power systems with a capacity exceeding the limit approved under their license. During the previous billing cycle, a few such consumers reportedly received no credit for their exported electricity—a method the division has now declared “incorrect.”
Revised Directives Offer Immediate Solution
Following the minister’s notice, the PPMC promptly reviewed and revised its directives to all power distribution companies (DISCOs). The new policy clarifies that:
- Credit will be given for all electricity supplied to the grid up to the consumer’s approved licensed capacity.
- Only units generated beyond this approved capacity will not be credited.
- All DISCOs have been instructed to implement these revised rules immediately.
Commitment to Consumer Rights and Next Steps
The Power Division confirmed that consumers whose recent bills did not receive proper credit for net metering units will see the adjustment reflected in their next billing cycle. Minister Awais Leghari reiterated the government’s commitment to securing consumers’ rightful entitlements without compromise.
This resolution aims to provide clarity and fairness within Pakistan’s growing net metering landscape, supporting consumers who invest in renewable energy.
