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Commercial Electricity Tariffs in Pakistan — Context for Solar
Plain-language notes on commercial (A-2) and similar categories: demand charges, time-of-use, and why commercial solar ROI differs from residential.
Disclaimer: This page is general information only. Tariffs, net-metering rules, and DISCO procedures change—verify with your distribution company and official NEPRA materials before making purchase or wiring decisions.
What makes commercial bills different
Commercial and small-business connections often include demand (kW) or time-of-use (TOU) components that residential slabs do not emphasise. Peak demand in the evening can dominate cost even when total kWh is moderate.
Solar production peaks near midday; commercial load may peak in early evening or late afternoon depending on the business. That mismatch affects self-consumption value and export potential.
Sizing for tariff shape
A good commercial study combines interval load data (if available), tariff windows, and proposed inverter behaviour. Oversizing without load alignment can waste export capacity.
Check your electricity bill
Use your reference number on the home checker or open your DISCO page directly.