LAHORE: (Web Desk) – Lahore Electric Supply Company has revised the rate paid to solar net metering users for surplus electricity exported to the grid a move that subtly changes the financial outlook for thousands of solar households as rooftop solar adoption continues to rise in the provincial capital.
According to officials LESCO has reduced the export credit rate by Rs0.66 per unit lowering it from Rs25.98 to Rs25.32 with the change taking effect from the January 2026 billing cycle. The revision has been introduced in line with directives from the Ministry of Energy and updated national power sector regulations aimed at standardising payments for excess solar electricity.
The utility has also imposed tighter controls on exported power stating that electricity supplied beyond the approved Distributed Generation capacity will now be capped. Any excess units will be adjusted proportionally based on the sanctioned limit. Consumers have been advised to ensure correct registration of Export Maximum Demand Interval readings as missing or inaccurate data may result in billing discrepancies. Adjustments under CP 22 rules will continue to apply for eligible exports.
LESCO Cuts Net Metering Export Rate From January
Energy analysts caution that the reduced export rate may slightly lower expected returns for solar users who have played a growing role in easing pressure on the national grid. Net metering installations have expanded rapidly across Pakistan and within LESCO’s jurisdiction solar exports accounted for a notable share of electricity demand by mid 2024.
LESCO has instructed all operational staff to enforce the revised billing mechanism immediately. While the system remains supportive of clean energy the latest measures indicate a more regulated approach that could marginally affect financial incentives for solar households.
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