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Solar Calculator for Nawabshah

Size a solar system for Nawabshah from your electricity units. The wizard is pre-set with 5.7 peak sun hours for Nawabshah, and the tables show what each system size produces here.

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Find it on your electricity bill as “units consumed”. Use an average of several months.

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Optional: estimate payback

Divide the total of a recent bill by its units to get your average rate. The estimate assumes the solar units replace grid units at that rate. Under net billing, exported units are credited at a lower buyback rate, so savings can be smaller.

Your solar estimate

Solar array needed
3.54
kW
550 W panels
7
panels
Installed array
3.85
kWp
Inverter size
3
kW
Monthly production
544
kWh
Roof area
21
m² (222 ft²)

Panels alone at the current market rate (PKR 41/W): about PKR 157,850. This excludes inverter, battery, mounting, cables, installation and approvals.

Uses 5.7 peak sun hours, 14% system losses and 96% inverter efficiency (82.6% combined), sized to offset 500 units a month on average. Summer output is higher and winter lower than this average.

What each solar system produces in Nawabshah

Average production at 5.7 peak sun hours, 14% system losses and 96% inverter efficiency, with 550 W panels.

System550 W panelsUnits per dayUnits per month
1 kW24.7141
2 kW49.4282
3 kW614.1424
5 kW1023.5706
7.5 kW1435.31,059
10 kW1947.11,412
15 kW2870.62,118
20 kW3794.12,824

Solar size needed in Nawabshah for your monthly units

Monthly unitsArray needed550 W panelsGuide
2001.4 kW3200 units →
3002.1 kW4300 units →
4002.8 kW6400 units →
5003.5 kW7500 units →
6004.2 kW8600 units →
7005 kW10700 units →
8005.7 kW11800 units →
1,0007.1 kW131000 units →
1,2008.5 kW161200 units →
1,50010.6 kW201500 units →
2,00014.2 kW262000 units →

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Net metering vs net billing in Pakistan

In February 2026 NEPRA replaced net metering with a net-billing model for new solar consumers. Under net billing, units you export are credited at a lower buyback rate than the price you pay for imported units, so using more of your own solar output directly (daytime loads, or a battery) is worth more than exporting it. Reports put agreements signed before 9 February 2026 outside the new rules, and sources differ on the exact new rate. Read the report.

Rules and rates have been revised more than once, so confirm the current buyback rate and eligibility with NEPRA or your distribution company before you decide on system size or a battery.

Frequently asked questions

How many solar panels do I need in Nawabshah?

It depends on your usage. At 5.7 peak sun hours, 500 units a month needs about 3.5 kW, which is 7 panels of 550 W. 1,000 units needs about 7.1 kW (13 panels).

How many peak sun hours does Nawabshah get?

This calculator uses 5.7 peak sun hours per day as a planning average for Nawabshah, which is 8% above the 5.3 average across the cities in the dataset. It is a planning value, not a measurement; you can change it in the wizard.

How many units does a 5 kW solar system produce in Nawabshah?

About 706 units a month on average (23.5 units a day), more in summer and less in winter.

Which electricity company serves Nawabshah?

Nawabshah is in Sindh and is served by HESCO. Your distribution company handles solar interconnection applications and sets the rules for exporting surplus power.

Is net metering still available?

NEPRA moved new solar consumers from net metering to net billing in February 2026. Reports say earlier agreements are outside the new rules and that new buyback rates are lower, but sources differ. Confirm the current rules with NEPRA or your distribution company.

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Planning estimate, not an installation design. Results use average sun hours and standard loss assumptions. Real output varies by season, shading, tilt, temperature and equipment. Have a qualified installer verify sizing, protection, earthing and utility requirements before purchase.