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Govt scraps solar licensing rules for small consumers

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has eliminated the licensing requirement for residential and small-scale solar users with systems of 25 kilowatts or less.

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PM orders completion of 100 MW solar project in GB

To complete the one hundred megawatts solar project in Gilgit-Baltistan within a year, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has issued directives.

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Farmers shift to solar as energy costs rise

Farmers across Punjab have increasingly transitioned their agricultural tube-wells to solar

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PSA opposes 18% GST on solar panels in budget FY26

The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has strongly opposed the proposed 18% General Sales Tax (GST) on imported solar panels, included in the Federal Budget FY2025–26.

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Govt proposes 18% tax on imported solar panels

In a move to promote local industry, the federal government has proposed an 18% sales tax on imported solar panels in the Budget 2025–26.

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High energy prices, cheaper DERs boost decentralized power in Pakistan, says IEEFA report

The convergence of rising energy prices and declining costs of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), such as rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS), has encouraged consumers to adopt decentralized energy solutions...

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PM initiates 100MW solar project to address GB's 18-hour power crisis

Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is set to receive the installation of a 100 MW solar power plant, as directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to address 18-hour power..

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Pakistan’s surprise solar boom: Report

Pakistan's dusty agricultural heartland now hosts rows upon rows of solar panels, with solar equipment imports from China in 9M2024 surpassing all of 2023...

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Pakistan emerges as second-largest market for Chinese solar products amid energy shift

Pakistan has emerged as a significant new market for Chinese photovoltaic (PV) companies, aligning with its path toward energy transformation...

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Senate committee evaluates status of land acquisition for 1,200 MW solar plant

The Senate Committee in its meeting held yesterday reviewed the current status of land acquisition for 5,000 acres intended for a 1,200 MW solar plant...

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