Islamabad 4 August: In a remarkable shift toward clean energy, residents of Islamabad are now producing over 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity through rooftop solar panels, according to officials from the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO).
This surge in solar energy generation comes as more households and businesses embrace net metering, a system that allows excess electricity generated from solar panels to be fed back into the national grid in exchange for credits.
According to media reports, IESCO reports that the capital city’s consumers have installed thousands of net-metered solar systems over the past few years, collectively contributing more than 100MW to the grid.
Officials attribute the growth to rising electricity tariffs, load-shedding, and increased public awareness about the benefits of renewable energy. Government incentives and falling solar panel costs have also accelerated adoption.
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“Islamabad is emerging as a leader in decentralized solar energy,” said an IESCO spokesperson. “More and more residents are choosing to invest in solar, not just to cut costs, but to ensure energy security and environmental sustainability.”
Experts say that if the trend continues, rooftop solar power could significantly reduce the city’s reliance on fossil fuel-based electricity and help ease pressure on the national grid.
The development aligns with Pakistan’s broader renewable energy targets, which include generating 30% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
