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☀️ Pakistan Solar System Planner 2026

Add your appliances → get system size → compare inverter, panel & battery prices in PKR → check net metering → see total installed cost.

1 Load 2 Inverter 3 Panels 4 Battery 5 Net Metering 6 Summary
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🔋 Step 1 — Appliance Load Calculator

Quick Add — Tap to Add Appliances

Tap icon to add. Tap again to increase quantity. Mark as "Critical" for battery backup sizing.

Site Parameters

🏭 Lahore 5.0 🏭 Karachi 6.0 🏭 Islamabad 4.5 🏭 Multan 5.5 🏭 Quetta 7.0 🗑 Clear All
ApplianceQtyWattsHrs/DaySimult. % Critical?Daily kWhPeak kW
Tap appliance icons above to build your load list

⚡ Step 2 — Inverter Comparison (2026 PKR Prices)

ⓘ PKR prices updated May 2026, Lahore. Click Select to lock into your plan.

BrandModelkWTypePhaseSwitchingGeneratorBattery PortWarrantyPrice (PKR)

🕒 Step 3 — Solar Panels (2026 PKR Prices)

BrandModelTechWattsEfficiencyTemp Coef.Panels NeededRoof (sq ft)Panel Cost PKRTotal Cost

🔋 Step 4 — Battery Sizing & Prices

BrandModelChemistryCapacityUsable (80%)Units NeededWarrantyPrice/UnitTotal Price
🔋 Pakistan recommendation: 2× Pylontech US5000 (9.6kWh, 7.68kWh usable) handles 1 AC + fans + fridge for 8+ hours overnight. This is Pakistan's most popular battery configuration for 5kW hybrid systems. Always power battery ON before inverter to avoid Bat E05 fault.

🔌 Step 5 — Net Metering Pre-Check

Net metering costs (all DISCOs, May 2026):
Application fee: Rs. 3,000–5,000
Bi-directional meter: Rs. 3,500–7,000
Sealing fee: Rs. 1,000–2,000
Total DISCO fees: Rs. 7,500–14,000
Installer handling: Rs. 10,000–20,000
All-in: Rs. 17,500–34,000

DISCO Approval Timelines

⚡ LESCO: 4–8 weeks (fastest)
⚡ IESCO: 5–10 weeks
⚡ K-Electric: 6–14 weeks
⚡ MEPCO/FESCO: 6–12 weeks
⚡ GEPCO: 7–13 weeks
⚡ HESCO/PESCO: 8–16 weeks
⚡ SEPCO: 10–18 weeks (slowest)

📋 Step 6 — Summary & Total Cost

Your System Plan

WhatsApp My Plan

Cost Breakdown

Complete Steps 1–4 first to see cost breakdown.

🔎 Note: All prices are indicative Lahore market rates, May 2026. Your actual cost may vary by city (+5–20%), installer, brand availability and exchange rate. Get 3 quotes from AEDB-registered installers and compare. These figures are for planning purposes only.

🌎 How to Use This Solar Planner — Pakistan Guide

What This Tool Does

Pakistan's first appliance-based solar planner that works backwards from your actual load — not a generic "pick your system size" tool. Enter your real appliances, set your city's sun hours, and the calculator derives exactly what inverter, panel count and battery capacity you need.

Why System Sizing Matters

The most common and costly mistake in Pakistan: choosing system size based on budget alone. An undersized 3kW system for a 600-unit/month home leaves Rs. 15,000+/month in bills unpaid. An oversized system wastes Rs. 1–3 Lac on excess generation that earns only avoided-cost export credits. This planner finds the financially optimal size for your specific consumption.

Pakistan 2026 benchmark: Most Pakistani homes spending Rs. 20,000–35,000/month need a 5–7kW hybrid system with 2× Pylontech US5000 (9.6kWh) battery. Total installed: Rs. 10–17 Lac. Monthly saving: Rs. 23,000–35,000 including generator elimination. Payback: 24–36 months.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Add your appliances

Tap the icons — LED Bulb, Ceiling Fan, 1T AC, Fridge etc. Mark ACs and lights as "Critical" if you want battery backup for them.

2

Set your city's peak sun hours

Tap the city chip (Lahore 5.0, Karachi 6.0, Islamabad 4.5, Multan 5.5, Quetta 7.0) or enter your city's hours manually.

3

Set backup hours

How many hours of load-shedding do you face at night? 8 hours is typical for most Pakistan cities. This determines battery capacity.

4

Click "Calculate System Size"

The planner shows your PV size, inverter kW, panel count and battery kWh — and auto-filters the comparison tables below.

5

Select your inverter, panels and battery

Click "Select" on the models that fit your budget. The Summary step shows your total installed cost.

6

WhatsApp your plan for a quote

Send your selected system to get competitive quotes from AEDB-registered installers in your city.

⚡ Inverter Brand Quick Reference — Pakistan 2026

Use this reference alongside the inverter comparison table above. The planner shows prices — this explains what each brand is best for.

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GoodWe ES/EM
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3/5 — Best Overall

Sub-20ms switching + generator input + SEMS monitoring + Pylontech 48V support. Best balance of features, service (12+ cities) and price. Recommended for most Pakistani buyers.

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Sungrow SH
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.1/5 — Premium Efficiency

98% efficiency + sub-20ms + 10-year standard warranty. ⚠️ No generator input. HV battery only (Pylontech US5000 NOT compatible). Best for DHA/Clifton/F-sectors with minimal load-shedding.

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Fronius GEN24
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5/5 — Best Premium

European build quality + sub-20ms + generator input + 10-year standard warranty. Most expensive option. Limited Pakistan service outside Lahore/Karachi. Best for unlimited-budget city buyers.

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Solis RHI
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3.9/5 — Best Budget

Cheapest hybrid with generator input. ~30ms switching. Good Pylontech 48V support. Best for budget-conscious major city buyers who need generator input but can't stretch to GoodWe.

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Growatt SPH
⭐⭐⭐½ 3.8/5 — IP65 Budget

IP65 outdoor-safe, good Pylontech support, ShinePhone monitoring. ⚠️ No generator input. ~30ms switching. Best for major city buyers who don't need generator and want IP65 rating.

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Inverex NitroX
⭐⭐⭐½ 3.5/5 — Best Nationwide

Pakistan-assembled. Generator input. Nationwide service (every city & town). ⚠️ IP20 indoor only — cannot install outdoors. Best for secondary cities and rural areas where imported brand service is slow.

🌎 Pakistan City Solar Data Reference 2026

Peak Sun Hours by City

City / RegionPeak Sun HourskWh/kW/Month5kW Monthly Gen.
Quetta / Balochistan7.0 hrs/day~193 kWh~965 kWh
Jacobabad / SEPCO interior6.5 hrs/day~179 kWh~895 kWh
Karachi / Hyderabad6.0 hrs/day~165 kWh~825 kWh
Multan / DG Khan5.5 hrs/day~151 kWh~755 kWh
Lahore / Faisalabad5.0 hrs/day~138 kWh~690 kWh
Islamabad / Peshawar4.5 hrs/day~124 kWh~620 kWh

System Size Quick Reference

Monthly BillSystem SizeBatteryOn-Grid Cost
Rs. 5,000–10,0002–3 kW1× US5000 (opt.)Rs. 2.5–4 Lac
Rs. 10,000–20,0003–5 kW1–2× US5000Rs. 4–6.5 Lac
Rs. 20,000–40,0005–7 kW2× US5000Rs. 6–10 Lac
Rs. 40,000–70,0007–10 kW2–3× US5000Rs. 9–14 Lac
Rs. 70,000–1,50,00010–15 kW3–5× US5000Rs. 14–22 Lac
⚠️ Lahore/Islamabad winter note: Smog and fog reduce December–February generation 30–40% below annual average. Size your system for summer consumption and accept slightly higher winter bills — or oversize by 10–15%.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about solar sizing, inverters, batteries and net metering in Pakistan.