SolarEstimate

Solar Estimate Lahore

Free solar calculator for Lahore. Lahore is one of the fastest-growing solar markets in Pakistan. LESCO residential bills routinely exceed PKR 25,000 in summer, and net metering through LESCO is straightforward for systems up to 25 kW.

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Why solar makes sense in Lahore right now

With ~5.1 daily peak sun hours and a tariff structure that penalises high consumers, even a modest 5kW solar system in Lahore can shave 60–80% off the annual bill.

LESCO residential customers see sharp slab jumps above 300 units. Solar is most effective when it pulls a household out of the upper slab entirely — that's the single biggest savings lever.

Lahore solar pricing in 2025

Installed solar costs in Lahore are roughly PKR 170,000 per kW for a complete on-grid system with net metering. That translates to:

  • 5 kW system — approximately PKR 850,000 – 1,020,000, fully installed. Suits bills around PKR 25,000.
  • 10 kW system — approximately PKR 1,700,000 – 2,040,000. Suits larger homes with 3–4 ACs.
  • Lithium battery — add roughly PKR 65,000–80,000 per kWh of usable storage if you want backup against load-shedding.

See our dedicated 5kW solar system price Pakistan and 10kW solar system price Pakistan guides for full breakdowns.

Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) tariff and net metering

Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO)'s residential tariff is slab-based: protected consumers under 200 units pay PKR 7–15/unit, mid-tier (200–500 units) pay PKR 25–35/unit, and upper-tier consumers (500+ units) pay PKR 48+/unit once fuel adjustments and surcharges are included. LESCO customers above 700 units/month see the steepest savings from solar because solar offsets the most expensive slab first.

Net metering through LESCO follows NEPRA's national framework — surplus export credited at ~PKR 10/unit, 25 kW residential cap, three-phase upgrade required above 5 kW for most customers. The net metering calculator models the full bill-vs-savings trade-off.

How to estimate your Lahore solar system

Run the calculator above. Upload your latest LESCO bill — the parser pulls units consumed and bill amount from the PDF, or you can type them in manually. Pick "Lahore" as your city so the local sun-hour profile is applied. You'll get a complete sized system, panel count, battery sizing if you want backup, and a 25-year savings projection — all in under 60 seconds.

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Solar in Lahore — FAQs

How much does a solar system cost in Lahore?
In Lahore, residential solar systems install at roughly PKR 170,000 per kW in 2025. A 5kW system covering a typical LESCO household bill of PKR 25,000 comes in around PKR 850,000–1,050,000 fully installed, including net metering paperwork.
How does LESCO net metering work?
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) runs net metering under NEPRA's national framework. Residential connections up to 25 kW qualify; surplus generation is credited at the current notified buyback rate (~PKR 10/unit). Application timelines in Lahore are typically 4–8 weeks.
What's the average solar payback period in Lahore?
With Lahore's effective tariff around PKR 48/unit and ~5.1 peak sun hours per day, the average residential payback in Lahore is 2.5–3.5 years. Higher-tier consumers see payback inside 2.5 years.
How accurate is the solar estimate?
The estimate is accurate within roughly ±10% for residential systems. We use NEPRA-published tariff slabs, average per-city peak sun hours, and current installed system costs from Pakistan's solar market. For a binding quote you still need an on-site survey, but the calculator is designed to be within range of real installer proposals.
What is net metering in Pakistan and how does it affect savings?
Net metering lets you export surplus solar generation back to your DISCO and receive credit at NEPRA's notified buyback rate (currently around PKR 10/unit for new connections). The calculator factors this in when sizing your system — oversizing beyond your usage gives diminishing returns under the new tariff.
What size solar system do I need for my home in Pakistan?
Most residential homes in Pakistan need a 5kW to 10kW system. A 5kW system covers bills around PKR 25,000–40,000 and 1–2 ACs. A 10kW system covers bills of PKR 50,000+ and 3–4 ACs. The exact size depends on your monthly units, roof orientation, and whether you want a battery for load-shedding.
What is net metering in Pakistan?
Net metering is a NEPRA-regulated programme that lets you connect a solar system (1–25 kW residential, up to 1 MW commercial) to the grid and receive credit for surplus generation. Every DISCO — K-Electric, LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO, FESCO, HESCO, QESCO, GEPCO, SEPCO, PESCO — runs the programme under the same NEPRA framework.
What is the net metering tariff in Pakistan in 2025?
Under NEPRA's latest notification, surplus solar exported to the grid is credited at approximately PKR 10/unit. This is significantly lower than the previous PKR 21–27/unit buyback rate, which makes correctly sizing your system to your own consumption more important than oversizing for export.
How are solar savings calculated?
Solar savings = (monthly units offset × your tariff per unit) + (surplus exported × net metering buyback rate). The calculator caps savings at your actual bill — solar can't pay you negative. Lifetime savings also account for annual tariff escalation (typically 6%) and panel degradation (~0.6%/year).