Net metering lets you sell surplus solar electricity back to the grid, turning your meter backwards and cutting your bill dramatically. Here is the practical process for Pakistan.

Eligibility

• A three-phase connection (for most DISCOs).
• An approved on-grid or hybrid inverter from 1kW to 1MW.
• An installer licensed by the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB).

The Application Process

1. Install an AEDB-approved system with a grid-tie inverter.
2. Submit the application to your DISCO with the inverter certificate and single-line diagram.
3. Inspection and installation of the bidirectional (green) meter.
4. Sign the interconnection agreement — valid for 3 years, renewable.

How Much Can You Save?

A 10kW system in Punjab typically generates 1,300–1,500 units per month. With self-consumption plus exported units credited against your bill, most households recover their investment in 3–4 years. On-grid inverters like the GoodWe DNS G3/G4 and SAJ R5/R6 series are proven, approvable choices for net metering projects.