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* Estimates are indicative. Final sizing depends on actual usage and an on-site survey by our engineers.
An on-grid solar system is connected to WAPDA/LESCO and lets you sell extra electricity back through net metering — ideal if your area has fewer load shedding hours. An off-grid system works completely independently with battery storage, best for areas with long power cuts. A hybrid system combines both — it stays connected to the grid but also has batteries as backup, giving you the best of both worlds.
A PKR 10,000 monthly bill (at roughly PKR 42/unit) means you consume about 238 units/month or 8 units/day. In most Pakistani cities with 4–4.5 peak sun hours, you would need approximately a 3 kW solar system. This would typically require around 6 panels of 570W each.
A bill of PKR 20,000–30,000 means monthly consumption of roughly 475–715 units. You would need a 5 kW to 8 kW solar system to cover this usage. This is one of the most popular system sizes in Pakistan for medium-sized homes with air conditioners running part of the day.
Yes, a 5 kW solar system can comfortably run a 1.5-ton inverter AC along with fans, lights, a fridge, and other basic appliances during daylight hours. However, if you run multiple ACs or a larger unit (2-ton or above), you may need a 8 kW to 10 kW system for sufficient coverage.
Under NEPRA's net metering policy, if you install an on-grid solar system of 1 kW or more, you can export surplus electricity back to the grid. Your electricity company (LESCO, KESC, FESCO, etc.) offsets the exported units against your bill. This means in sunny months your bill can drop to near zero, and in winter months the credits carry forward. Net metering is available across all major Pakistani cities.
With current electricity rates, most homeowners recover the cost of their solar system in 3 to 5 years. After that, the electricity is essentially free for the remaining life of the panels (25+ years). The higher your current electricity bill, the faster your payback period.
