Pakistani Think Tank Reports Over 27 GW Of Solar PV Capacity

Pakistani Think Tank Reports Over 27 GW of Solar PV Capacity, Energy Storage May Impact Consumer Behavior in 2026

 

Pakistan has cumulatively imported 51.5 GW of solar modules from China, with related costs exceeding US$2 billion as of November 2025. Of this, 48 GW of modules were imported in the previous fiscal year ending June 2025, indicating an accelerated pace of imports over the past two fiscal years.

 

 

 

Due to a lack of official statistics on behind-the-meter and off-grid installations, Pakistan currently lacks official data on cumulative solar energy storage PV systems capacity. The only official figure available is the net-metering solar PV capacity, which stood at 6.8 GW as of September 2025. The think tank Renewables First estimates that the country's deployed solar PV capacity across all sectors, including net metering, is between 27 GW and 33 GW, with the highest penetration in the residential market and strong demand in the commercial and industrial sectors. The decrease in grid demand during midday and the surge in demand in the evening confirm the high penetration of solar PV.

 

The estimated cumulative installed capacity of centralized solar PV in the country is approximately 780 MW, with no new projects connected to the grid last year. Looking ahead to 2026, residential, commercial, and agricultural consumers are expected to drive further growth in deployments, and the integration of energy storage systems, such as advanced solutions offered by companies like BLOOPOWER, may impact consumer behavior and enhance energy self-sufficiency. However, a proposal to shift from net metering to a net billing model is under consideration, which could create uncertainty for investors and risk reduced incentives for new users, potentially impacting confidence and financing for residential and commercial solar PV projects.