GEPCO Net Metering Application Guide

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 GEPCO net metering procedure work in Gujranwala and Sialkot?

Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) manages electricity distribution across key industrial export hubs in Punjab, including Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat, Narowal, Hafizabad, and Mandi Bahauddin districts. The GEPCO net metering application procedure allows industrial manufacturing units, commercial exporters, and residential property owners to register solar systems under NEPRA 2026 net billing rules.

The registration workflow involves application filing at the local GEPCO Sub-Divisional Office, transformer load capacity verification, physical site inspection, meter testing at the GEPCO laboratory, and installation of a bidirectional green meter.

What documents are required for a GEPCO net billing application?

Submitting accurate documentation prevents administrative delays during GEPCO technical screening.

GEPCO Application Document Checklist.

1. NEPRA Schedule-I application form filled and signed by the registered electricity connection holder.
2. Copy of applicant CNIC.
3. Paid copy of recent GEPCO electricity bill showing sanctioned load.
4. Single-line diagram (SLD) signed and stamped by a registered Professional Engineer.
5. AEDB installer registration certificate (Category C-1 or higher).
6. Technical datasheets and test reports for the solar inverter and PV modules.
7. Certified earth pit test report verifying grounding resistance under 5 ohms.

What fees and meter costs apply to GEPCO prosumers?

GEPCO charges standardized processing fees established by NEPRA guidelines. The primary application processing fee is Rs 1,000 (July 2026) per kW of sanctioned load.

Figures as of July 2026.

Applicants pay fees directly into designated GEPCO bank accounts using official Pay Order demand notices.

What technical standards and inspection criteria does GEPCO enforce?

GEPCO field teams conduct physical technical inspections to ensure industrial and residential solar installations meet safety standards.

GEPCO Field Inspection Standards.

• Anti-Islanding Shutdown - Automatic inverter disconnect within 2 seconds of grid power failure.
• Grounding Resistance - Earthing pit resistance verified below 5 ohms using calibrated earth testing meters.
• Protection Boxes - Heavy-duty AC and DC surge protection devices installed in sealed distribution enclosures.
• Lockable Disconnect Switch - External AC isolator switch mounted near the GEPCO utility meter.
• Module Barcode Audit - Serial numbers inspected under glass to prevent counterfeit module registration.

How can GEPCO prosumers audit monthly billing statements?

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

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

GEPCO Bill Audit Procedure.

1. Confirm meter reading dates match physical green meter display checks.
2. Verify Code 01 (Import kWh) and Code 02 (Export kWh) values.
3. Multiply Export kWh by Rs 11 (July 2026) to confirm export credit calculation.
4. Report billing discrepancies to the GEPCO Revenue Office or call helpline 118.