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Punjab Issues Solar Panel Installation Guidelines Amid Net Metering Cuts

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By Web Desk Published June 4, 2025 3 Min Read
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The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued guidelines for solar panel installations across the province, mandating that only experts approved by the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) handle setups following a 25% drop in solar panel prices in Pakistan, driven by proposed cuts in net metering rates.

PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia has ordered immediate inspections of solar panel systems installed on sensitive public buildings, such as schools, hospitals, and government offices, due to safety concerns stemming from recent windstorm accidents. These installations must follow standardised and certified procedures to prevent potential collapses, as 70% of storm-related casualties have been linked to inadequately secured solar panels.

District administrations are responsible for issuing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to all stakeholders, including solar vendors and building owners.

Top A-Grade Solar Panel Prices

Brand/ModelPrice (Rs)
Imported 545W16,500
JA 540W Single Glass19,000
Canadian 555W Tier 119,500
JA 540W Double Glass19,000
Canadian 545W Single Glass19,000
JA 530W Single Glass19,000
Longi 550W Single Glass20,000
Canadian Topcon 575W20,500

B-Grade Solar Panels

Affordable B-Grade Solar Panel Options

Brand/ModelPrice (Rs)
JA 550W B Grade17,050
Jinko 550W B Grade17,600
Longi 550W B Grade18,000

Longi Solar Panel Prices

Longi A-Grade Panel Price List

Brand/ModelPrice (Rs)
555W Single Glass A Grade19,400
550W Single Glass A Grade19,800

JA Solar Panel Prices

JA Solar A-Grade Panel Price List

Brand/ModelPrice (Rs)
540W Double Glass/Bifacial A Grade18,300
540W Single Glass A Grade17,800

Jinko Solar Panel Prices

Jinko N-type A-Grade Panel Price

Brand/ModelPrice (Rs)
N-type 575W A Grade20,100

Solar Price Drop and Net Metering Controversy

The prices of solar panels, including Grade-A 585-watt panels, have dropped from Rs22,000 to Rs16,500 in areas like Hyderabad, indicating a 25% decrease in the market. The government’s plan to reduce net metering buyback rates, intended to encourage renewable energy adoption, has created uncertainty in the sector.

The Solar Association, led by Chairman Adil Mahmood, has criticised these rate cuts as a “U-turn” on previous efforts to promote solar investments, suggesting that such changes undermine the industry’s growth.

In 2024, Pakistan became the world’s largest importer of solar panels, with an impressive 17 GW of imports, driven by rising electricity costs.

The Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) is implementing safety measures in response to storm-related incidents, essential for ensuring sustainable growth in the solar sector. However, recent cuts to net metering rates may reduce incentives for solar adoption, potentially affecting the market for installers approved by the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB). Meanwhile, initiatives in Punjab, such as the Chief Minister’s Solar Scheme, align with the province’s renewable energy goals.

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