{
  "id": 12889928,
  "title": "Solar Adoption Under Pressure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/solar-adoption-under-pressure",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T14:39:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/08/solar-adoption-under-pressure/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Solar adoption in Pakistan has endured its first significant setback in recent memory, with net metering units dropping by 27.2 percent month-over-month in August 2026. This decline in net metering units coincides with an increase in dependence on the national grid. According to data from Arif Habib Limited, net metering units decreased 27.2 percent from July to August, while net metering’s share of total power generation rose by 10 basis points year-on-year during the same period. Overall, power generation experienced a 5.1 percent year-over-year increase in August. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) projects that power demand will grow by 1.0 percent year-over-year in 2026. The month-over-month decline in net metering units follows a broader shift in the contribution of solar power to Pakistan’s electricity supply. While net metering output declined compared to the previous month, its share of total generation remained higher than a year earlier. The expansion of Pakistan’s rooftop solar market, driven by households and businesses seeking relief from high grid electricity costs, has been tempered by changes to net metering rules. In February 2026, the NEPRA introduced new prosumer regulations, replacing the previous net metering system with net billing. Under net billing, exported electricity is credited separately from electricity purchased from the grid. These regulatory changes have altered the financial benefits of selling surplus electricity to the grid, putting pressure on solar adoption in Pakistan.",
  "summary": "Solar adoption in Pakistan has suffered its first big blow in a long time as net metering units fell 27.2 … Read More The post Solar Adoption Under Pressure appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}