Net Metering in Pakistan

Net Metering is an innovative idea that overcomes the wastage of electricity for those with a tremendous amount of electricity concerning their use. It benefits schools, colleges, banks, petrol pumps, and other prominent institutes. You can save your money and also earn credits from distribution companies.

How Does Net Metering Work?

Green Metering is a trending idea nowadays proposed by Water and Power Development Authority Pakistan. It works according to the give-and-take rule. If you have a solar PV array that produces more energy than your use, you can sell those units to distribution companies. For this purpose, you should meet the criteria declared by NEPRA.

After completion of the application procedure company will issue a Solar Meter. It’s also known as the green meter and 2-way meter. It imports or exports electricity in both directions from the solar panel system to the grid system and vice versa. A detailed diagram is given below:

What are the Advantages of Net Metering?

What are the Disadvantages of Net Metering?

How Much Time is Required for the Net Metering Installation Process?

Sr. No.	Responsibilities	Days
Application	Apply along with the required documents to the concerned office, and after verification, they will respond.	5
Review Process	The company will check whether the applicant fulfills the criteria (technical feasibility).	20
Agreement signing & licensing	Sent agreement copy to NEPRA Company issues estimated charges Applicant makes payment of estimate charges Net Metering shall install	64
Billing	File send for billing	depends on company to company

How to Read Net Metering Bill?

Reading a net metering bill involves understanding both the energy you consume from the grid and the energy you produce and send back to the grid. The bill typically displays your total energy usage, the amount of electricity your solar panels or other renewable energy sources have generated, and the net difference between the two.

Key sections to focus on include the “Energy Generated” and “Energy Consumed” figures, as well as the “Net Energy” calculation, which shows whether you owe the utility company or have earned credits. Additionally, look for any carryover credits from previous billing periods, which can reduce future bills.