Solar panel prices in Pakistan have declined by Rs4,000 to Rs9,000 following a recent reduction in petroleum product prices, according to market sources.

The price adjustment comes amid expectations of further declines in the coming days, as fuel costs continue to influence the broader energy market. Traders say battery prices, which had surged significantly in recent months, may also decrease if the downward trend continues.

Market data indicates that battery prices had previously increased by Rs27,000 to Rs38,000 due to high fuel and energy costs, placing additional pressure on consumers shifting toward alternative energy solutions.

At the policy level, authorities have also introduced new regulatory requirements for solar system installations, making a National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) license mandatory for users. Under revised rules issued by the Power Division, consumers will be required to obtain licensing based on system load and submit associated payments through official channels.

Officials said that earlier small-scale systems were often issued free licenses, but under the updated framework, a fee of around Rs1,000 per kilowatt may now apply. The changes also align solar users with net-metering regulations.

Separately, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced a “solar installment plan” aimed at middle-income households, allowing consumers to install solar systems by paying monthly installments equivalent to their electricity bills. The initiative is designed to reduce long-term dependence on conventional electricity and ease rising utility costs.

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