In short: Abbottabad and the rest of the Hazara region are supplied by HAZECO, Pakistan’s newest distribution company. It took over from PESCO on 1 July 2025. HAZECO is listed on both the PITC Net Billing Portal (nmp.pitc.com.pk) and the ENC portal (enc.com.pk), so Hazara consumers apply for net billing and load extension there, selecting HAZECO, not PESCO.
A south-facing 10 kW system in Abbottabad produces about 43 units a day, around 15,600 units a year, if the roof is not shaded by hills or buildings. Net billing for a 10 kW system with Solar Net Metering costs Rs 200,000 for HAZECO consumers.
Last updated: 21 September 2026. Based on HAZECO’s official website, the PITC and ENC portals, the NEPRA (Prosumer) Regulations 2026 and PVGIS solar data. Sources are listed at the end.
What is HAZECO?
The Hazara Electric Supply Company Limited (HAZECO) was established on 6 January 2023 by separating the Hazara region from PESCO. According to HAZECO’s website, it began independent operations on 1 July 2025 and supplies electricity across the eight districts of the Hazara region in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Its head office is on College Road in Abbottabad. The region includes districts such as Abbottabad, Haripur and Mansehra.
If you connected your solar system or applied before the split, your bill may have said PESCO then. For new applications, use the company named on your current bill.
Solar production in Abbottabad
These are PVGIS long-term averages for Abbottabad. The settings were a 10 kW system facing south at a 20-degree tilt, with 14% system losses. PVGIS accounts for the surrounding terrain’s horizon, but not for shade from nearby buildings, trees or a hillside right next to your house.
| Month | Units per day (10 kW) | Month | Units per day (10 kW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | July | 41 |
| February | 38 | August | 42 |
| March | 43 | September | 45 |
| April | 49 | October | 45 |
| May | 51 | November | 39 |
| June | 49 | December | 37 |
Abbottabad has the biggest gap between summer and winter of the cities we compared. May gives about 51 units a day, but January only about 35. Over a year, a 10 kW system produces about 15,600 units, similar to Islamabad and a little above Peshawar. September and October are unusually good months here, at about 45 units a day.
Solar in hilly Hazara: what to plan for
- Shade from slopes and neighbours. On hillside plots, the sun can disappear behind a ridge earlier in winter. Before installing, check how many hours of direct sun your roof gets in December, not just in summer.
- Snow and frost in higher areas cover panels and stop production until they clear. Steeper tilts help snow slide off. Never climb onto icy roofs to clear panels.
- Cold, clear days are good for panels. Solar panels work more efficiently when cool, so bright winter days still produce well, even though the days are short.
- Batteries for outages. Where supply interruptions are common, a hybrid system with batteries keeps essential loads running.
How to apply for net billing with HAZECO
- 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 the solar system cannot be bigger than that load.
- Extend your load on enc.com.pk if needed. HAZECO is listed among the companies served by the ENC portal.
- Check the transformer with “Check Transformer Overloading” 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, selecting HAZECO.
- Agreement, demand notice and meter. HAZECO signs the agreement, issues the estimate for interconnection and metering, and installs the bidirectional meter after payment. 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 your application under “Search Application” on the portal, with HAZECO selected. HAZECO’s website also lists a consumer guide to solar net metering as upcoming. For the rules behind each step, read our complete guide to net billing in Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
Which company supplies electricity in Abbottabad?
HAZECO, the Hazara Electric Supply Company, which began independent operations on 1 July 2025 after separating from PESCO.
Can HAZECO consumers apply for net billing?
Yes. HAZECO is listed on the PITC Net Billing Portal, where consumers or their installers can apply, and on the ENC portal for load extension.
How many units does a 10 kW system produce in Abbottabad?
About 43 units a day on average and about 15,600 units a year, from about 35 a day in January to about 51 in May, for an unshaded, south-facing roof.
Do solar panels work in snow?
Panels covered by snow produce very little until it melts or slides off. On clear cold days, uncovered panels work well because they are more efficient when cool.
How much does 10 kW net billing cost with HAZECO?
With Solar Net Metering, net billing for a 10 kW system costs Rs 200,000 for HAZECO consumers.
اردو خلاصہ
ایبٹ آباد اور ہزارہ ریجن میں بجلی ہزیکو فراہم کرتی ہے، جس نے یکم جولائی 2025 سے پیسکو سے الگ ہو کر خود مختار کام شروع کیا اور ہزارہ کے آٹھ اضلاع کو بجلی دیتی ہے۔ نیٹ بلنگ کی درخواست PITC پورٹل (nmp.pitc.com.pk) پر ہزیکو منتخب کر کے دی جاتی ہے، اور لوڈ بڑھانے کے لیے ENC پورٹل استعمال ہوتا ہے۔ ایبٹ آباد میں 10 کلو واٹ سسٹم روزانہ اوسطاً تقریباً 43 یونٹ اور سالانہ تقریباً 15,600 یونٹ بناتا ہے، لیکن سردیوں میں پیداوار کافی کم ہو جاتی ہے۔ پہاڑی علاقوں میں سائے اور برف کا خیال رکھیں۔ ہزیکو صارفین کے لیے 10 کلو واٹ سسٹم کی نیٹ بلنگ 2,00,000 روپے۔
Planning solar in Abbottabad or Hazara?
Solar Net Metering handles solar installation and net billing applications across Pakistan. Net billing for a 10 kW system with HAZECO costs Rs 200,000. Head office: 222 Main Boulevard, DHA Phase 6, Lahore.
Sources
- HAZECO official website
- Wikipedia: Hazara Electric Supply Company
- PITC Net Metering / Net Billing Portal
- ENC (Electricity New Connection) portal
- NEPRA (Prosumer) Regulations 2026, S.R.O. 251(I)/2026
- PVGIS (European Commission Joint Research Centre): Abbottabad, 34.17°N 73.22°E, 20° tilt, south-facing, 14% losses