In short: Gujranwala, Sialkot and nearby districts are supplied by GEPCO. Net billing applications go through the PITC Net Billing Portal (nmp.pitc.com.pk) with GEPCO selected. Load extension for GEPCO consumers is on the main ENC portal (enc.com.pk).
A south-facing 10 kW system in Gujranwala produces about 43 units a day, around 15,600 units a year; Sialkot, close by, is broadly similar. Net billing for a 10 kW system with Solar Net Metering costs Rs 200,000 for GEPCO consumers.
Last updated: 21 September 2026. Based on the PITC Net Billing Portal and its installer guidelines, the ENC portal, the NEPRA (Prosumer) Regulations 2026 and PVGIS solar data. Sources are listed at the end.
Solar production in Gujranwala and Sialkot
These are PVGIS long-term averages for Gujranwala. The settings were a 10 kW system facing south at a 20-degree tilt, with 14% system losses. Sialkot is close enough that its output is broadly the same.
| Month | Units per day (10 kW) | Month | Units per day (10 kW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | July | 38 |
| February | 42 | August | 39 |
| March | 47 | September | 42 |
| April | 50 | October | 44 |
| May | 49 | November | 41 |
| June | 46 | December | 38 |
Output here closely tracks Lahore, only a short drive south, and Islamabad to the north. Both produce about 15,500 to 15,700 units a year for 10 kW. April and May are the best months at about 50 units a day. The monsoon (July and August) and winter (December and January) both bring output down to the high 30s.
Solar for Sialkot’s and Gujranwala’s industries
Sialkot is known worldwide for export manufacturing such as sports goods and surgical instruments, and Gujranwala has a large base of engineering and manufacturing units. Workshops like these use most of their power in daytime shifts. Under net billing, solar units used on site save the full tariff, while exported units earn far less, so businesses with heavy daytime use get the most value. For the rules that apply to larger systems, see our guide to solar for factories:
- a maximum of 1 MW
- a load flow study at 250 kW and above
- a one-time NEPRA fee of Rs 1,000 per kW above 25 kW
How to apply with GEPCO
- Check your bill for sanctioned load and phase. Net billing needs a three-phase connection and a sanctioned load of at least 5 kW, and your solar system cannot be bigger than that load.
- Extend your load on enc.com.pk if needed. GEPCO is one of the companies served directly by the main ENC portal, which has an “Extension of Load (Net metering)” section with downloadable procedure, conditions, NOC and affidavit documents.
- Check the transformer on nmp.pitc.com.pk. Solar on a transformer may not exceed 80% of its rating.
- Apply for net billing on the PITC portal, as a consumer or through your installer, with GEPCO selected.
- Agreement, demand notice, meter. GEPCO signs the agreement, issues the estimate for interconnection and metering, and installs the bidirectional meter once you pay. Systems up to 25 kW no longer need NEPRA’s concurrence (S.R.O. 1320(I)/2026); larger systems still need it before billing starts.
Track the application under “Search Application” on the portal, with GEPCO selected and your tracking ID, CNIC or reference number. For the meter and demand notice in more detail, see our green meter guide. It is written for LESCO, but the NEPRA rules are the same.
Sizing tips for homes in the GEPCO area
- Divide your average monthly units by about 130 to estimate the system size in kW. For example, 1,000 units a month suggests about 7.5 to 8 kW. Our 5 and 10 marla sizing guide explains the method.
- Account for winter fog and haze, which lower output in December and January.
- Keep panels clean during dusty and smoggy months. See our cleaning guide.
The full national rules are in our complete guide to net billing in Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for GEPCO net metering online?
Apply for net billing on the PITC Net Billing Portal at nmp.pitc.com.pk, with GEPCO selected. Extend your sanctioned load first on enc.com.pk if needed.
Can a factory in Sialkot get net billing?
Yes, industrial consumers are eligible. The system can be up to 1 MW and no bigger than the sanctioned load; systems of 250 kW or more need a load flow study.
How many units does a 10 kW system produce in Gujranwala?
About 43 units a day on average and about 15,600 units a year, based on PVGIS data. Sialkot is broadly similar.
What is the GEPCO net metering tariff for exported units?
Exported units are credited at the national average energy purchase price, reported at roughly Rs 8 to Rs 11 per unit when net billing started. Imports are billed at your GEPCO tariff.
How much does 10 kW net billing cost with GEPCO?
With Solar Net Metering, net billing for a 10 kW system costs Rs 200,000 for GEPCO consumers.
اردو خلاصہ
گوجرانوالہ، سیالکوٹ اور قریبی اضلاع میں بجلی گیپکو فراہم کرتی ہے۔ نیٹ بلنگ کی درخواست PITC پورٹل (nmp.pitc.com.pk) پر گیپکو منتخب کر کے دی جاتی ہے، اور لوڈ بڑھانے کے لیے مرکزی ENC پورٹل (enc.com.pk) استعمال ہوتا ہے۔ گوجرانوالہ میں 10 کلو واٹ سسٹم روزانہ اوسطاً تقریباً 43 یونٹ اور سالانہ تقریباً 15,600 یونٹ بناتا ہے، اور سیالکوٹ میں بھی تقریباً اتنی ہی پیداوار ہوتی ہے۔ سیالکوٹ اور گوجرانوالہ کی صنعتیں دن میں زیادہ بجلی استعمال کرتی ہیں، اس لیے نیٹ بلنگ میں سولر ان کے لیے خاص فائدہ مند ہے۔ گیپکو صارفین کے لیے 10 کلو واٹ سسٹم کی نیٹ بلنگ 2,00,000 روپے۔
Planning solar in Gujranwala or Sialkot?
Solar Net Metering handles solar installation and net billing applications for homes and businesses across Pakistan. Net billing for a 10 kW system with GEPCO costs Rs 200,000. Head office: 222 Main Boulevard, DHA Phase 6, Lahore.
Sources
- PITC Net Metering / Net Billing Portal, including its installer guidelines
- ENC (Electricity New Connection) portal
- NEPRA (Prosumer) Regulations 2026, S.R.O. 251(I)/2026
- Dawn, 28 April 2026: Nepra abolishes licence requirement, fee for small solar users
- PVGIS (European Commission Joint Research Centre): Gujranwala, 32.19°N 74.19°E, 20° tilt, south-facing, 14% losses