Solar panels. Photo: The News/FileLAHORE: The proposed policy shift in power tariff of roof-top solar net metering may discourage use of one of the cheapest sources of clean energy in the country.
As per the move, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is in process of revising power tariff downward for electricity produced from solar net metering, which is meant for exporting to distribution companies (DISCOs). The proposal, if implemented, will discourage use of solar power as consumers will have to bear excessive electricity bills. Pakistan Solar Association has rejected the proposal of power regulator, saying such regressive step would discourage use of solar power in the country.The interest of domestic consumers in solar net metering is likely to diminish since Nepra is planning to bring the net metering customers on par with bulk power supplier….
Proposed policy shift may discourage solar energy use
