Net Metering Units Jump 124% in July 2025

Pakistan’s net metering units rose 124% year-on-year in July 2025, reflecting a surge in solar adoption as households and businesses responded to higher power tariffs and the expiry of temporary relief measures earlier in the year, according to NEPRA data compiled by Arif Habib Limited. Net metering contributed 115 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in July, raising its share in total generation by 47 basis points compared with the same month last year. On a month-on-month basis, however, net metering units fell 19%, pointing to seasonal variations in solar output. The overall decline in July’s electricity generation stood at 5.1% year-on-year. NEPRA projects power demand to expand by 2.8% in fiscal year 2025, suggesting continued reliance on grid supply even as net metering plays a growing role in meeting the country’s energy needs.