In short: Hyderabad and much of lower Sindh are supplied by HESCO. Net billing applications go through the PITC Net Billing Portal (nmp.pitc.com.pk) with HESCO selected, and load extension is on the main ENC portal (enc.com.pk). The application form is the NEPRA schedule available on the portal.
A south-facing 10 kW system in Hyderabad produces about 47 units a day, around 17,100 units a year, with excellent output from October to May. Net billing for a 10 kW system with Solar Net Metering costs Rs 200,000 for HESCO 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 Hyderabad
These are PVGIS long-term averages for Hyderabad. The settings were a 10 kW system facing south at a 20-degree tilt, with 14% system losses.
| Month | Units per day (10 kW) | Month | Units per day (10 kW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48 | July | 40 |
| February | 51 | August | 38 |
| March | 52 | September | 45 |
| April | 52 | October | 48 |
| May | 51 | November | 47 |
| June | 46 | December | 46 |
Hyderabad’s figures sit between its neighbours. It produces a little more than Karachi (about 17,000 units a year for 10 kW) and a little less than Sukkur (about 17,200). From October to May, output stays between about 46 and 52 units a day, including winter, which northern cities cannot match. The low point is August, at about 38 units a day, during the monsoon.
How to apply with HESCO
- Check your connection. Net billing needs a three-phase connection and a sanctioned load of at least 5 kW, and the solar system cannot be bigger than your sanctioned load.
- Extend your load on enc.com.pk if needed. HESCO is served directly by the ENC portal, which has an “Extension of Load (Net metering)” section with procedure, conditions, NOC and affidavit documents.
- Check the transformer on nmp.pitc.com.pk with “Check Transformer Overloading”. Solar on a transformer may not exceed 80% of its rating.
- Get the forms. People often search for a “HESCO net metering application form”. The PITC portal provides downloads of NEPRA’s Schedules II to V, which include the application, and the interconnection agreement between the DISCO and the consumer.
- Apply online on the portal, as a consumer or through your installer, with HESCO selected.
- Agreement, demand notice and meter. HESCO 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.
HESCO meter charges for net billing
The cost of the new bidirectional meter and interconnection is set out in the demand notice HESCO issues for your connection. There is no single fixed figure. Under NEPRA’s rules, the prosumer pays for interconnection facilities up to the connection point, including the metering installation. If the DISCO has no meter available, the consumer may buy one, and the DISCO tests it before installation. Our green meter guide explains the demand notice process in detail; the same NEPRA rules apply to HESCO.
Tips for solar in Hyderabad
- Heat: Hyderabad’s summers are very hot, and panels lose some efficiency as they heat up. Mounting that allows airflow under the panels helps.
- Dust: clean panels regularly, especially before the strong spring months. See our cleaning guide.
- Winter is a strength: with around 46 to 48 units a day from November to January, a system sized for your summer use keeps working hard through winter. Under net billing, though, heavy winter exports earn little, so size carefully.
- Evening loads: if you use most power after sunset, consider a hybrid system with batteries.
For the national rules, see our complete guide to net billing in Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get the HESCO net metering application form?
The PITC Net Billing Portal (nmp.pitc.com.pk) provides NEPRA’s Schedules II to V and the interconnection agreement for download. Applications are submitted online on the same portal.
How much are HESCO new meter charges for net billing?
They are set in the demand notice HESCO issues for your connection, based on the interconnection and metering work needed. The prosumer pays these costs under NEPRA’s rules.
How many units does a 10 kW system produce in Hyderabad?
About 47 units a day on average and about 17,100 units a year, based on PVGIS data.
Is net metering still available with HESCO?
New applications are processed under net billing since 9 February 2026. Existing net metering consumers keep their agreements until they expire.
How much does 10 kW net billing cost with HESCO?
With Solar Net Metering, net billing for a 10 kW system costs Rs 200,000 for HESCO consumers.
اردو خلاصہ
حیدرآباد اور زیریں سندھ کے بڑے حصے میں بجلی حیسکو فراہم کرتی ہے۔ نیٹ بلنگ کی درخواست PITC پورٹل (nmp.pitc.com.pk) پر حیسکو منتخب کر کے آن لائن دی جاتی ہے، جہاں نیپرا کے درخواست فارم اور معاہدہ ڈاؤن لوڈ کے لیے موجود ہیں۔ لوڈ بڑھانے کے لیے ENC پورٹل (enc.com.pk) استعمال ہوتا ہے۔ نئے میٹر کے اخراجات ڈیمانڈ نوٹس میں درج ہوتے ہیں۔ حیدرآباد میں 10 کلو واٹ سسٹم روزانہ اوسطاً تقریباً 47 یونٹ اور سالانہ تقریباً 17,100 یونٹ بناتا ہے، اور اکتوبر سے مئی تک پیداوار بہت اچھی رہتی ہے۔ حیسکو صارفین کے لیے 10 کلو واٹ سسٹم کی نیٹ بلنگ 2,00,000 روپے۔
Planning solar in Hyderabad?
Solar Net Metering handles solar installation and net billing applications across Pakistan. Net billing for a 10 kW system with HESCO costs Rs 200,000. Head office: 222 Main Boulevard, DHA Phase 6, Lahore.
Sources
- PITC Net Metering / Net Billing Portal, including NEPRA schedules and installer guidelines
- ENC (Electricity New Connection) portal
- NEPRA (Prosumer) Regulations 2026, S.R.O. 251(I)/2026
- PVGIS (European Commission Joint Research Centre): Hyderabad, 25.40°N 68.36°E, 20° tilt, south-facing, 14% losses