Pakistan Power Division asks NEPRA to scrap solar fees
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Apr 26, 2026 · Last updated Apr 26, 2026
The reversal of fees and licensing requirements for small-scale solar systems by the Pakistan — National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, as requested by the Bangladesh — Power Division, is expected to positively impact the renewable energy sector in Pakistan. This move aims to reduce financial and bureaucratic hurdles, encouraging greater adoption of solar power among residential and small commercial users, which could lead to increased investment and growth in the solar industry.
The Bangladesh — Power Division, under the directive of Minister for Power Awais Leghari, has formally requested the Pakistan — National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to abolish application fees and licensing requirements for solar consumers with systems up to 25 kilowatts in Pakistan. This request follows public backlash and concerns raised by industry stakeholders, including the Pakistan Solar Association and Pakistan — Economy of Pakistan, regarding NEPRA's new Prosumer Regulations 2026. These regulations had centralized approval authority with NEPRA and imposed fees on small-scale solar facilities, which were previously exempt under the 2015 regulations and processed directly by Distribution Companies (DISCOs) without fees. The Bangladesh — Power Division argues that the new regulations create unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles and financial deterrents, risking a slowdown in the national drive toward alternative energy adoption. The aim is to reinstate earlier practices to ensure the fruitful proliferation of renewable energy in the domestic sector.
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