01 · FAQ
What is the price of a solar system per kW in Pakistan?
About Rs 77,000 per kW installed for an on-grid system at November 2026 rates. Smaller systems cost a little more per kW because the inverter is a bigger share of the total.
Mastoor Energy · Price guide
Solar system price in Pakistan (November 2026)
What a complete solar system costs in Pakistan this month, from 3 kW to 20 kW, on-grid and hybrid, with the units each size produces and what makes the price move.
Key points
- Installed on-grid systems cost about Rs 77 per watt at November 2026 market rates.
- A 10 kW on-grid system is about Rs 8.15 lakh; the same size as a hybrid with a 10.2 kWh battery is about Rs 14.10 lakh.
- Tier-1 panels are selling at Rs 40 to 45 per watt.
- Under net billing, exported units earn about Rs 11, so size the system to your own use.
Price list
Solar system prices by size
Complete installed systems with Tier-1 panels, a standard inverter, structure, cabling and installation. Open a size for its full breakdown.
| System | Panels | Units a month, Karachi | On-grid | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 6 × 585 W | 446 | Rs 3.40 lakhRs 3.06 lakh to Rs 3.74 lakh | Rs 5.60 lakhwith 5.1 kWh battery |
| 5 kW | 9 × 585 W | 670 | Rs 4.40 lakhRs 3.96 lakh to Rs 4.84 lakh | Rs 6.60 lakhwith 5.1 kWh battery |
| 6 kW | 11 × 585 W | 819 | Rs 5.17 lakhRs 4.65 lakh to Rs 5.68 lakh | Rs 9.97 lakhwith 10.2 kWh battery |
| 8 kW | 14 × 585 W | 1,042 | Rs 6.57 lakhRs 5.91 lakh to Rs 7.23 lakh | Rs 11.62 lakhwith 10.2 kWh battery |
| 10 kW | 18 × 585 W | 1,339 | Rs 8.15 lakhRs 7.34 lakh to Rs 8.97 lakh | Rs 14.10 lakhwith 10.2 kWh battery |
| 12 kW | 21 × 585 W | 1,563 | Rs 9.50 lakhRs 8.55 lakh to Rs 10.45 lakh | Rs 17.80 lakhwith 15.4 kWh battery |
| 15 kW | 26 × 585 W | 1,935 | Rs 11.67 lakhRs 10.50 lakh to Rs 12.84 lakh | Rs 20.47 lakhwith 15.4 kWh battery |
| 20 kW | 35 × 585 W | 2,605 | Rs 15.17 lakhRs 13.65 lakh to Rs 16.69 lakh | Rs 27.27 lakhwith 20.5 kWh battery |
Market estimate at November 2026 rates, shown with a range of plus or minus 10%. Not a Mastoor Energy quotation.
What is included in these prices
Each price is for a complete, installed system: Tier-1 N-type panels, an inverter sized to the array, the mounting structure, DC and AC cabling with breakers and surge protection, earthing, installation and commissioning. Hybrid prices add lithium batteries.
Not included: civil work, long cable runs, the distribution company's net billing charges, and anything a site survey turns up. Every figure is a market estimate with a range of plus or minus 10%, not a quotation from Mastoor Energy.
What drives the price
Panels are the largest item, close to half of an on-grid system. At Rs 40 to 45 per watt, the brand you choose moves the total by only a few percent.
The inverter is the second largest item. A hybrid inverter costs noticeably more than an on-grid inverter of the same rating, because it also manages batteries.
Batteries are what separate a hybrid price from an on-grid one. Each 5.12 kWh lithium unit adds a fixed amount, so decide how many hours of backup you need before you compare quotes.
Structure, cabling and labour together run to about a fifth of an on-grid system. An elevated walk-under structure roughly doubles the structure cost.
On-grid or hybrid: which price applies to you
Choose on-grid if your supply is steady and you mainly want a lower bill. It is the cheapest per kW and pays back fastest.
Choose hybrid if load-shedding is the problem, or if most of your use is in the evening. Under the 2026 net billing rules, exported units earn about Rs 11 while the units you buy cost several times that, so storing your own surplus is often worth more than exporting it.
The full comparison is in on-grid vs hybrid vs off-grid.
How to size before you ask for quotes
- Find your monthly units on a recent bill, or work them out with the load calculator.
- Divide by about 127 to get the size in kW for Karachi (one kW produces roughly 4.2 units a day).
- Decide how many hours of backup you need, if any.
- Check the roof: allow about 36 square feet per panel.
Then compare quotes item by item against the breakdown above.
Example
Where the money goes in a 10 kW system
| Item | On-grid | Hybrid, 10.2 kWh battery |
|---|---|---|
| Solar panels18 × 585 W Tier-1 average at Rs 41.5 per watt | Rs 436,995 | Rs 436,995 |
| InverterOn-grid: 10 kW, Standard (Solis, GoodWe, Growatt class). Hybrid: 10 kW, Standard (Inverex, Knox, Solis class) | Rs 215,000 | Rs 410,000 |
| Lithium batteries2 × 5.12 kWh Standard LiFePO4 (10.2 kWh) | Not needed | Rs 400,000 |
| Mounting structureStandard raised (L2) at Rs 6.5 per watt | Rs 68,445 | Rs 68,445 |
| Cables and protectionDC and AC cable, breakers, surge protection, earthing | Rs 47,385 | Rs 47,385 |
| Installation and commissioningLabour, testing, handover | Rs 47,385 | Rs 47,385 |
| TotalLikely range | Rs 815,210Rs 7.34 lakh to Rs 8.97 lakh | Rs 1,410,210Rs 12.69 lakh to Rs 15.51 lakh |
Market estimate at November 2026 rates, shown with a range of plus or minus 10%. Not a Mastoor Energy quotation.
Your numbers
Price your own system
The list above is for standard setups. The calculators below take your appliances, your choices and your bill.
Questions
Solar price FAQ
02 · FAQ
Why do quotes for the same size differ so much?
Panel grade and documentation, inverter brand, structure height, cable quality and whether the electrical works are included all vary. Compare quotes item by item, not by the total.
03 · FAQ
Are solar prices going up or down?
Panel prices have eased by a few rupees per watt in recent months, with Tier-1 panels now at Rs 40 to 45 per watt. Inverter and battery prices move with the exchange rate.
04 · FAQ
Is solar still worth it under net billing?
For homes and businesses with bills in the higher slabs, yes. The saving now comes mainly from the units you stop buying. The ROI calculator shows it for your bill.
Keep reading
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Solar panel prices in Pakistan for November 2026: Longi, Jinko, Canadian, JA and Trina per watt and per 585 W plate, with how many panels you need per kW.
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Solar inverter price in Pakistan (November 2026)
Hybrid and on-grid solar inverter prices in Pakistan for November 2026, from 3 kW to 30 kW, standard and premium brands, with how to choose the right size.
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Solar battery price in Pakistan (November 2026)
Lithium solar battery prices in Pakistan for November 2026: per unit and per kWh by brand, how many hours of backup each bank gives, and how to size one.
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