Power Division clarifies stance on solar net metering, says NEPRA licensing independent

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Apr, 2026) The Power Division on Thursday issued a clarification regarding solar net metering, stating that licensing requirements fall under the jurisdiction of the regulator and are not mandated by the Federal government.

A spokesperson said that regulations for obtaining licenses from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) already exist and are implemented independently by the regulatory authority.

He added that power distribution companies (DISCOs) are bound to comply with these regulations as part of their operational framework.

The spokesperson categorically rejected the impression that licensing requirements were imposed by the Ministry of Energy, Power Division or the federal government.

“Linking federal government directives with NEPRA licensing is incorrect,” the spokesperson said, emphasizing that the regulatory process is governed solely by NEPRA’s established rules.