Pakistan has quietly become the world’s third-largest importer of solar panels. There’s a simple reason behind this major shift: rising electricity bills. With the cost of electricity continuing to rise, more and more people are turning to solar energy as a smarter, more affordable solution.
Between 2,000 and 2,500 containers loaded with solar panels pass through Pakistani ports every month. This steady influx shows how rapidly the demand for solar energy in the country is growing.
In 2024, Pakistan set a new record by importing solar panels with a total capacity of 17 gigawatts. A key factor in this increase is the dramatic drop in prices. Not long ago, solar panels cost around Rs 110 per watt; now, they are available for less than Rs 27 per watt. This massive price cut has made solar energy accessible not only to large businesses but also to everyday homes.
As a result, people are no longer limiting their use of solar energy to basic lights and fans. Now, they are powering refrigerators, irons, and even air conditioners, all with clean energy from the sun.
Solar panels from countries like China and Germany are now readily available in markets across Pakistan. This growing availability is opening doors for entrepreneurs, creating new jobs, and helping more people move to cleaner, more reliable energy.
The trend is clear: Pakistan is moving toward a future where solar energy plays a major role, reducing reliance on expensive grid electricity and one step closer to energy independence.
