KARACHI – Pakistanis who are looking to shift to solar have a good chance to buy the imported module, thanks to a sharp fall in prices.
Solar plates of all grades continue to see drop in prices, allowing inflation-weary Pakistani to shift to solar especially in these times when power tariffs are touching record high, and there’s menace of extended power cuts. The price drop comes in light of the appreciation of local currency against US dollar.
Amid lowering prices, sales of solar panels are moving up. With the latest change in cost, the 160W solar panel’s price comes down by Rs4,000-Rs4,500, hovering around Rs11,000. Previously, its price was around Rs15,000.
If you are looking for bigger solar plates, it is available in the market in the range of Rs35,000 to Rs45,000 as compared to the inflated price of Rs70,000.
Solar panel prices in Pakistan
| Watt | Price range |
| 165 Watt Solar Panel | Rs11,000 |
| 260 Watt Solar Panel | Rs25,000-Rs30000 |
| 550 Watt Solar Panel | Rs35000-45000 |
Solar power systems are becoming famous for being a renewable energy source. It cauuses little greenhouse emissions, helping to mitigate climate change and reduce the carbon footprint associated with electricity production.
Meanwhile, the operational and maintenance costs are low compared to conventional energy sources and people are cutting dependence on imported fossil fuels.
The Pakistani government has also been implementing several solar projects and initiatives to harness solar energy. The country has favorable conditions for solar power generation due to its geographical location, receiving abundant sunlight throughout the year.
