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Federal Government Revises Solar Power Export Policy, Removes Relief for Excess Generation
Federal govt changes billing rules for solar users exceeding approved capacity. Extra electricity now counted as zero under “export MDI check,” ending relief under net metering.
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by News Desk
2026-04-01
Federal Government Revises Solar Power Export Policy, Removes Relief for Excess Generation

The Government of Pakistan has amended regulations governing billing for consumers generating electricity from solar systems in excess of their approved capacity.

According to a private news channel report, any surplus electricity produced beyond the licensed generation capacity is now declared as zero units by power distribution companies. The new measure, termed the “export MDI check,” applies to connections that violate net metering agreements.

Key Changes

Under the revised policy, after implementation of the export MDI check, any relief previously granted for excess electricity produced from additional solar panels has been completely removed.

While the extra electricity is still fed into the grid, consumers will no longer receive net metering credits or incentives for power generated above the approved license limit.

Specifically, assistance in the form of exported units has been withdrawn in cases where additional generation exceeds approved limits as determined by the MDI export readings and installed panel capacity.

Impact on Consumers

This revision affects solar consumers who have installed panels beyond their licensed capacity. Authorities emphasize that all consumers must adhere strictly to approved generation limits to qualify for net metering benefits.

The government maintains that this policy adjustment ensures compliance with regulations, prevents abuse of net metering, and strengthens the management of the national power grid.
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