FAQS

Hybrid solar systems generate power in the same way as a common grid-tie solar system but use special hybrid inverters and batteries to store energy for later use. This ability to store energy enables most hybrid systems to also operate as a backup power supply during a blackout, similar to a UPS system.

Unless your solar energy system includes battery storage and you are fully off the grid, you will still receive a bill from your utility. However, you can dramatically reduce your bill, or even cut the amount you owe to 0 pkr, with a solar panel system that matches your energy use

If you own your solar energy system, your solar house will sell at a premium: studies have shown that solar increases property values.

Consumers generate electricity through solar/wind and generation from this system is more than what is required by the consumer. Without net metering, this excess generation goes to the grid unaccounted for and there is no benefit to the consumer. KE as the electric utility installs a bidirectional meter at the consumer’s premise which can record this excess generation and gives credit to the consumer on monthly bill.

The complete process takes around 90 days as defined in NEPRA regulations for Distributed Generation and Net Metering Regulations, 2015. However, processing time may increase in case prerequisites are not fulfilled by vendor/consumer

Common reasons for Delay:

• Incomplete Documentation
• Discrepancy in survey
• In case 30% of transformer capacity exceeds and simulation study is required

While applying for net metering, both the applicant name in the forms and the name on the KE bill should be same. The consumer should initiate the Change of Name process at the concerned IBC and submit the net metering application at the facilitation center after the name on the bill is updated.