ApnaSolar News Roundup: Tariff Surges, Local Manufacturing Calls, and Grid Reforms
September Power Bills Surge as NEPRA Approves Fuel Adjustments Pakistani households face a steep increase in September electricity bills following NEPRA's approval of a combined Rs 2.58 per unit increase, driven by a Rs 2.06 per unit Fuel Charges Adjustment for July alongside ongoing quarterly adjustments. With grid tariffs pushing domestic energy costs significantly higher, solar self-consumption and hybrid battery setups are increasingly becoming the most reliable shield against unpredictable utility expenses.
Punjab Governor Calls for National Solar Manufacturing Policy Speaking at the 3rd International Solar Power Conclave in Lahore, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan emphasized the urgent need for a structured policy framework to promote local manufacturing of solar panels and components. Industry stakeholders noted that establishing local production facilities will create technical jobs, preserve foreign exchange reserves, and build a more resilient domestic supply chain.
Power Division Launches First-Ever 400 MW Wheeling Auction Pakistan's Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has formally issued Requests for Proposals for the country's first 400 MW electricity wheeling auction under the new competitive power market rules. The initiative opens the door for private renewable energy producers, including utility-scale solar developers, to sell green electricity directly to bulk commercial and industrial consumers using existing grid infrastructure.
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