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Solar in Rawalpindi

In Rawalpindi, 1 kW of panels makes about 1,450 units a year. A home using 400 units a month needs about 3.5 kW; under net billing that saves about Rs 122,999 a year.

Estimates only. Solar yields, net-billing rates and electricity rates here come from general knowledge and have not yet been checked against the official notifications. Confirm with your company and your official bill before you decide anything.

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Installed cost per kW (Rs)

Your average import rate (from the bill calculator, unprotected): Rs 41.1

Estimate · Rawalpindi

Suggested size
3.5 kW
Yearly output
5,075 kWh
Yearly saving
Rs 122,999
System cost
Rs 315,000 – Rs 455,000
Payback
2.6–3.7 years

Assumptions: fixed south-facing panels, no battery, output from long-term sun data for the city, rates as reported for each export rule. Panel loss over time and maintenance are not included.

Monthly output of 1 kW

Units per month
Jan94 kWh
Feb104 kWh
Mar128 kWh
Apr138 kWh
May145 kWh
Jun138 kWh
Jul123 kWh
Aug123 kWh
Sept123 kWh
Oct119 kWh
Nov109 kWh
Dec106 kWh

Approximate, from public long-term sun data (PVGIS / NASA POWER).