FESCO Net Metering Application Guide

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Key Takeaways

• NEPRA net billing framework (July 2026) establishes a buyback export tariff of Rs 11 (July 2026) per kWh.
• Unprotected residential grid imports cost between Rs 50 and Rs 65 (July 2026) per kWh.
• Pairing solar with lithium battery storage optimizes evening peak shaving and shortens payback to ~3.2 years.
• All net billing applications require AEDB-certified installer documentation and official DISCO clearance.

Introduction

Understanding the net billing regulations and DISCO processes in Pakistan is essential for optimizing solar investment returns under the 2026 NEPRA policy framework.

How does the FESCO net metering process work in Faisalabad region?

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) manages power distribution across key industrial and agricultural hubs in Punjab, including Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh, and Mianwali districts. The FESCO net metering application process enables industrial textile units, commercial plazas, and residential homeowners to connect rooftop solar installations under NEPRA 2026 net billing rules.

The registration workflow involves application filing at the FESCO Sub-Divisional Office, technical transformer capacity auditing, physical site inspection, meter testing at the FESCO testing laboratory, and execution of a 7-year net billing agreement.

What documents must be submitted with a FESCO application?

FESCO requires comprehensive documentation to verify property ownership, system design standards, and installer credentials.

FESCO Net Billing Document Checklist.

1. NEPRA Schedule-I application form completed and signed by the registered consumer.
2. Attested copy of applicant CNIC.
3. Paid copy of recent FESCO electricity bill demonstrating sanctioned load.
4. System single-line diagram (SLD) bearing the seal of a registered Professional Engineer.
5. AEDB vendor license certifying installer registration under Category C-1 or higher.
6. Technical specifications datasheets for the solar panels and hybrid inverter.
7. Certified earth pit test report indicating resistance under 5 ohms.

What fees and meter costs apply to FESCO prosumer applications?

FECO charges standardized fees mandated by NEPRA regulations. The basic processing fee is Rs 1,000 (July 2026) per kW of sanctioned load.

Figures as of July 2026.

All payments must be made through official bank pay orders. Demand notices are issued directly by the FESCO Sub-Divisional Office.

What technical and safety standards does FESCO inspect?

FESCO technical teams audit solar installations to protect grid security and utility personnel.

FESCO Inspection Checklist.

• Inverter Anti-Islanding - Inverter must trip within 2 seconds upon sensing grid power loss.
• Grounding Resistance - Earthing pit resistance verified below 5 ohms using calibrated earth testing equipment.
• Surge Protection Devices - Mandatory AC and DC surge protection installed in sealed enclosure boxes.
• Lockable Isolator Switch - Accessible AC breaker switch located near the utility meter for maintenance lockouts.
• Serial Barcode Inspection - Panel serial numbers checked against import documentation.

How do FESCO net billing settlements appear on monthly bills?

FESCO net billing statements calculate grid imports and exports separately. Imports are charged at standard consumer tariff slab rates of Rs 50 to Rs 65 (July 2026) per kWh for unprotected categories.

Exports are credited at the fixed buyback rate of Rs 11 (July 2026) per kWh.

Audit Procedure for FESCO Prosumers.

1. Confirm meter reading dates match your physical green meter check.
2. Verify Code 01 (Import kWh) and Code 02 (Export kWh) values.
3. Multiply Export kWh by Rs 11 (July 2026) to verify export credit calculation.
4. Escalate unresolved billing errors to FESCO Customer Care or call helpline 118.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application fee for FESCO net metering?

FESCO charges an application processing fee of Rs 1,000 (July 2026) per kW of sanctioned capacity.

Which cities fall under FESCO net billing jurisdiction?

FESCO serves Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh, and Mianwali districts.

How long does FESCO take to process a net billing application?

FESCO processing typically takes between 30 and 45 working days from submission to final bidirectional meter commissioning.

References

• FESCO Official Portal
• NEPRA Official Portal
• Solar Citizen Pakistan
• W11Stop Pakistan