Govt rejects claims of mandatory Nepra licence for solar users

The Power Division has dismissed reports claiming that the federal government has made it mandatory for solar consumers to obtain a licence from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra).

In a statement issued on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the division termed such reports “misleading,” clarifying that licensing requirements for solar net metering are already governed by Nepra under existing regulations.

“The matter of licensing falls strictly under the regulator’s domain, while distribution companies (DISCOs) are responsible for implementation,” the spokesperson said, adding that attributing such requirements to new directives from the federal government was “completely incorrect.”

The clarification comes after reports suggested that recent amendments had made it compulsory for all consumers installing solar systems to secure a Nepra licence, particularly those opting for net metering.

According to the Power Division, no official position was sought from the ministry before publication of the reports, which led to confusion among consumers.