SOLAR NET METERING: Truth No One Tells You

You can sell electricity from your roof-top solar in Pakistan but what are the actual ground realities of being able to do so? In this video we discuss NEPRA's rules for net-metering, blatant corrupt practices of our national institutions and why Pakistani government wants to slow down solar adoption.
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - History of Net-Metering in Pakistan
01:35 - Regulations Overview
01:51 - Regulation # 1
02:18 - Regulation # 2
02:38 - Regulation # 3
03:14 - Tier 1 Panels in Pakistan
03:36 - Regulation # 4
04:02 - Regulation # 5
04:18 - Regulation # 6
04:57 - Regulation # 7
07:44 - Regulation # 8
08:05 - Unboxing Green Meter
08:57 - Reverse Meter Installation
09:18 - Setting Inverter for Solar Selling
13:39 - How to Read Reverse Green Meter
14:08 - Ground Realities of Net Metering
15:14 - Electricity Distribution in Pakistan EXPLAINED
16:03 - Problem with Monopolization
17:20 - Problem with State-Owned Enterprises
17:46 - The Ideal Way of Getting Net-Metering
19:21 - Other Ways of Getting Net-Metering
22:23 - Why They Don't Want YOU to Get Solar
26:57 - A Message for People in Power
#NEPRA #SolarPakistan #NetMetering
If you haven't watched the previous videos, here's the link:
Part One: • Things to know BEFORE ... ​
Part Two: • Solar Panels for HOME ...
Part Three: • SOLAR in PAKISTAN - Wo...

[@syedowaisali]

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[@Googolplex-International]

I have watched all these parts and you are the only man who provided genuine review.

[@syedowaisali]

@@Googolplex-International this means a lot ❤️

[@drshoaibmalik239]

@@syedowaisali what is the smallest solar system is acceptable for net metering? 1k, 3k,5k???

[@syedowaisali]

@@drshoaibmalik239 I think 5kw as that's the minimum required for a 3 phase meter.. but I am not sure, best to ask a solar company.

[@javaidnasir6633]

whole world is adopting soler, its very sad to see that Corrupt people sitting in Government Offices dont want Solar system to be installed in Pakistan, they are so short sighted that they can't see how much money it can save for Pakistani government in future.

[@syedarsalanejaz]

I accidentally clicked on your video after watching it’s thumbnail first. I was totally blown away with the content, research and video presentation of yours. A very solid slap on the face of those shenanigans in Pakistan due to which we can’t move forward in the 21st century. Your videos are educational and very informative. More power to you brother. 🙏

[@syedowaisali]

Thank you so much, means a lot

[@sufitechnology412]

Same happened with me I also was scrolling but suddenly I stopped, I was amazed to see such a great people with that sound knowledge and video making and presentation skills.. That's such a big and best research based video. I have checked your other videos but I found it so inspiring. Now I have decided when I will buy new Electric Products I will first go to these video then I will buy for sure.. Hats of to you bro @Syed Owais Ali

[@kashifdar3432]

Very well explains and reality of our country

[@AhsanAli-nm8bj]

Thumbs up. Zabar10 Jo kaha bilkul theek kaha.

[@noamzzsh]

Being a solar contractor, I totally agree with you. Thank you for educating the masses. Owais bhai keep it up

[@muneebhafeez1745]

Are you AEBD approved ?

[@BilalKhan-xi7fy]

Nepra kis rate pe ham se electricity buy karta he

[@eeacademy8610]

@@BilalKhan-xi7fy 9.9 Rupees per Unit

[@eeacademy8610]

@Umair Ahmad Brother yehe normal rate hai. NEPRA humse 9.9 Rupees per Unit purchase krti hai.

[@abdurraufabbasi8760]

@@eeacademy8610 کیا واقعی آپ کو ایکسٹرا بجلی پیدا کرنے کے پیسے ملتے ہیں؟ میں نے سنا ہے کہ کوئی پیسے نہیں ملتے؟؟؟ یہ کہاں تک حقیقت ہے؟ اگر پیسے ملتے ہیں تو حاصل کرنے کیلئے کیا کرنا پڑتا ہے؟

[@Kahani-Suno923]

یار آپ جیسے لوگ پاکستان کا سرمایہ ھیں ، کیا زبردست انفرمیشن شیئر کیں ۔۔ جذاک اللہ ❤️

[@shahallahkhan511]

This video needs to be sent to PM & other policy makers & supervising authorities & counter checkers, like supreme & High courts ,NAB, wafaqi Mohtaseb etc. Video maker's efforts are commendable.

[@ahsanqureshi6178]

This is an excellent video. I live in Toronto Canada and we brought in Solar business to Pakistan about 8 yrs ago with the name SUN SOURCE POWER. We installed a Solar system on lots of tube wells, houses, petrol pumps, a small clinic, schools, on a fish farm etc. Unfortunately NO help from Govt. although tried my best. It was all at a private level that people got the solar system installed. I arranged a presentation for the 25 Megawatt system, 100 % financing (about $30 million) arranged but nothing happened. WE had no choice but to pack up and came back. I hope it increases awareness in more people and collectively they raise their voices. This is the only way that this bureaucracy will listen. Many thanks for such a useful video.

[@admalik9728]

Very sad 😔

[@muhammadarsalan4183]

Thats heart breaking to hear that. Truly devastating to hear it. :(

[@sohaib2986]

very sad good luck to u

[@awaisulhaq6097]

I heard Canadian solar is good in market, can you give Me todays rate of solor seel, (make panal here)

[@FaizanAhmad-mf5wq]

I really want to appreciate 3 things. 1: Content (All the information, fact, figures, ground realites) 2: Story telling art (Just clicked on video to watch for some minutes, but eventually completed each second) 3: Emotional connect: Can't say much about others, but me in 20s can connect with you as a "bara bhai" (big brother who makes it comfortable for you to learn life)

[@waqashussain1730]

Same

[@syedowaisali]

Means a lot ❤️

[@Irfan-in5hf]

سارے برے کام کر کے ہم پاکستانی معصومیت سے کہتے ہیں کہ پتا نہیں خدا ناراض کیوں ہے۔ شکر کرو کہ ابھی تک اس نے غرق کیوں نہیں کر دیا مگر ایسی روش سے وہ دن بھی دور نہیں

[@muhammdmohsin7731]

سر آپ نے کیا احسن طریقے سے پاکستانی اداروں کی منظر کشی کی ہے سلام ہے آپ کو

[@saifuddin1982]

I'm speechless on how to express my gratitude and love for your videos. This is really motivating, and an stunner of on-ground situation. You're awesome Owais! Keep it up.

[@syedowaisali]

thank you for your support

[@madharry6792]

I will second your comments. A very well made video with thoughtful to-the-point advice. And honest commentary on the realities of life for ordinary Pakistanis who have to bribe on every step of daily life. I wonder what percentage of halal earning officers and managers work in all municipal offices 💭🤔🧐

[@faisal4942]

Absolutely on the point video for Net metering. Hats off Owais bhai for sharing the complete details. I was the first one to apply for Net metering in our area back in 2019. Took 3 months to complete the process since we payed the amount to the solar installer vendor. They got the process done themselves but the interesting part started after that. On the day of installation when connecting the system to the grid we found out that our transformer was malfunctioning (2 phases were running on same frequency) for God knows how long. IESCO ignored the issue and refused to fix the issue as it needed transformer repairing. Did numerous complaints to NEPRA, IESCO, PM portal but of no use. After 8 months we ended up paying 100k to the SDO for in lieu of transformer repairing and within 2 days they installed a new transformer. Unfortunately this is the cost we all pay for living in this country.

[@muhammaduzair6022]

Whaaaat really ?? 100k for transformer repairing. Omggg. Brother, In KPk Swabi distt. we only call the local union council and within 1-2 hours your transformer will be replaced.....! And If your Meter is having some problem...it will be replaced within same day. Free of cost. No charges

[@purelife340]

harsh reality :(

[@DracAxe]

@@muhammaduzair6022 same the6 does in my area too free of cost in rawalpindi satellite town

[@zahidhussain4339]

@@muhammaduzair6022 Your Pakistan is So Excellent Than My Pakistan. You Know This Video Reality of My Pakistan...

[@mashkoor2277]

سولر انرجی پر یہ آپکی پہلی وڈیو ہے جو میں نے پوری دیکھی اور یہ وڈیو جو حادثاتی طور پر میرے پاس آئی۔ بہت اچھی انفارمیشن ہمیں دی۔ شکریہ

[@Shoaibwallana007]

Bhai jitna goor se mn tera bat suna ksm se apny ustado ka sunta to AJ mn truck driver na hota saudia mn walah teri baten sun kr maza aa gya video bnaty rho ki pta government nu shrm aa jay😌🤲

[@AashishOla]

Well I am from India, Don't know why I was interested in knowing net metering requirements of Pakistan but I loved watching the complete video. Information you shared on lightning arrestor was very useful to me. At my place, lightning arrestor shadow must be going on panel (don't remember correctly but will check)

[@khurramasher2947]

I am already using net metering and gone through this rut which you explained in excellent manner. You are absolutely correct. Thanks for sharing this information with everyone.

[@mariamkashif9064]

Just discovered your channel while searching about solar panels and net metering. MashaAllah sir, I really appreciate your efforts that you've put into making this imensely detailed video and for the courage that you've put against corruption, may Allah protect you 🙏 I will InshaAllah remember you in my prayers

[@syedowaisali]

Thank you! Glad you found my video helpful. Do check out Part 7 for a detailed analysis on Solar Return on Investment.

[@easy-l1fe]

Allah Kareem ka Lakh Lakh Shukar hai k aap aur aap jasy mukhlis Pakistani bhi hain, You are working so hard and fruitful I really respect you. Asif from KSA

[@mzamin1]

A commendable effort Awais. Please carry on with this ‘jehad’ against corruption and mafias.👍🏼

[@daasguy99]

Always, if you want to be in the realm of Islam. You have to keep fighting against any wrong doing. Allah is with those who are on Haq ( as prescribed in Quran and Hadith). Hasbunallahu WanimalWakil. Jazak Allah kair for my brothers may Allah strengthen our ranks and emaan.

[@root014]

An eye opener.. As always excellent information in a most polite way ☺️... Unfortunately corruption is no more frowned upon and reality we don't want to change it either.. 😔

[@syedowaisali]

Thank you and yes it’s unfortunate 😞

[@wildae.]

bitter truth but its true

[@FavoritenStudio]

بہت اعلیٰ اور ٹھنڈے انداز میں سب حقائق بتانے کا نہایت شکریہ.

[@chsherkhan5908]

ماشااللہ !سولر ٹیکنالوجی بہت ضروری ہے !! ضرورت اس چیز کی ہے کہ اسے ہر خاص و عام کےلئے آسان بنایا جاے _

[@bangash000777]

Absolutely true. As representative of solar company, we deeply suffer with net metering process, which reduce business bcoz if our netmetering is processed in 3-4 months only if we pay alot in descos, our client will need another 3-4 months to see actual benefits of solar, only thn he will tell his surroundings to install solar, this will take around 7 months to 1 years which is total loss to solar business. I recommend net metering process should be online.

[@MuhammadImran-gg8eh]

aik he dill hy Owais bhai kitni bar jeeto gy. mny Kenwood 1838 apki recommendations py buy kia. Sargodha my bala ki garmi parti hy bot kush hy myri family allah apko kush and kamyab krain. bot acha kaam kr rahy ap.

[@syedowaisali]

Bohot khushi huwi jaan kar. Allah apko naseeb karay.

[@aj33pk28]

Owais bhai ne bs aik Chez nai btaayi thi, Kitne AMP leta Minimum pe :p Aap Check kr skty hain?

[@abdulrazzaqbhatti5109]

شکریہ بہت بہت ۔اتنی اچھی اور زبردست معلومات فراہم کرنے کا۔مجھے یقینا ان کی ضرورت تھی۔ جزاک اللہ ۔ excellent.

[@goldmatter]

Speechless .... I randomly clicked on this video and quickly realizing it was a 28 minute runner I thought leaving it after giving it 2-3 minutes, but I was made to watch the whole video and ended up subscribing his channel due to sincere and honest commentary over the ground reality ... he stripped the system right in front of us ... highly underrated KZbinr the way he researched, narrated and showed the graphics is amazing and deserves a thumbs up ... well done keep it up in the future

[@irfanahmad-lr3ew]

May Allah allow us to be more courageous like Awais bhai. We need more voices like you. 👍

[@k0mstudi0]

Bhai jan himmat chaiye yeh sb bolne k liye behtreen 👌

[@inayatshah4121]

آپ جسے پاکسنانی ہمھارا فخر ھے آپ جسے اور بہت سے لوگوں کو آگے آنا چاہے پاکسنان کی عوام کے جو بہت سے پریشان بجلی کی ھے وہ دور ہوگی آپ نے صرف اپنے لے ہی نہیں بلکہ دوسروں کا بھی فاٸدہ کیا اللہ آپ کو اس کا اجر دی آمین اللہ آپ کو اور کامیاب کر آمین

[@acquirean]

I am in final stage of net metering ,Bidirectional meter testing from M & T department PESCO .Trust me I haven't pay even a single penny as bribe so far. Luckily our Sub division officer is a religious and honest person who never asked me for a single penny infact cooperated at every stage, from load extension to NOC for meter self purchase. Khwari Boht hai if you want to do the whole process on your own .SDO, HQ ,NEPRA, XEN ,RO, SE, MT Sb offices k chakar laganay parhtay hain.

[@syedowaisali]

Good to know. You were lucky that you found an honest man, may Allah reward him for that.

[@zahoorelahi1349]

Strange ! An honest man in Wapda, what is he doing there, must be a misfit.

[@AsadKh89]

Dasi musalman pa kam sub division ki ow?

[@syedshah320]

@@AsadKh89 sikh ya christian ba wu

[@syedshah320]

Last 4 line says it all, khwari boht hai😂😂

[@saleemakhtar87]

Outstanding analysis, great service to overseas Pakistani's who need to know " ground realities " We are all dreamers and looking with fond memories of 1960's Pakistan, where values were opposite , everybody was there to help. I guess, I need to stay in Toronto Canada....kind of used to since 1968......Thank you for all your hard work & ongoing fight with "corrupt mafias "

[@talhahabib339]

every one has their own opinion,and own priorities,i have seen senior Pakistani citizens(with dual nationalities) who have spent their whole life abroad,but now they are living here,i guess they missed their country and their relatives,in west senior citizens dont enjoy their life like they do here,coz every one(especially their children) are busy in their own life,idher loog aaj bhi ik dosray ko time detay hain,shayed is wajha say loog wapis aa jatay hain.i know senior citizens who live 6months here and 6months abroad.anyhow umeed per dunya qaim hay,Allah hum Pakistaniyo ko sedhi rah per chalaii or halat achay hon, ameen.

[@saleemakhtar87]

@@talhahabib339 Thanks for your take on dual citizen Pakistani's. I have no need like that as I am happy in Canada, have no kids, just me and my wife both contended in our senior citizen status. My entire family lives in USA 4 brothers 2 sisters with their family in different states. Amma also lives in USA. Although both me and my wife were educated in USA and lived 5 to 7 years there chose Canada to live over USA. We both like our privacy and do not enjoy endless gossip and interference from others. Being reclusive works for us.

[@jamshan5208]

@@saleemakhtar87 strange. Having lived all your life,family,upbringing,education etc in US and Canada, yet you feel obligated on your conscience to bother for Pakistan and Pakistanis. Even all your grown up life span, you paid taxes to US and Canada(which was necessary) and you still feel compulsory to think Pakistan in negative. With utmost respect for your views, you better had some contribution to motherland instead.Presently, You better have paid some taxes here so that you feel morally obligated to think for Pakistan, no matter positive or negative. I am not talking about Ayub's Era of 1960s, but still here are good people,cherished memories of everyday passing, closeness of family and kids, oneness of entire family structure and values, leisure time and traditional cuisines, inexpensive lifestyle whatever you choose from and what-not. Again, with sincere respect Sir, I can't buy your views. A concerned and patriotic citizen of Motherland!

[@syedowaisali]

There are still many good people in Pakistan and there are a lot of advantages to living in this country… but I see where you’re coming from.

[@saleemakhtar87]

@@jamshan5208 Thanks for your version of who I am and what I am NOT saying. I have very good memories of my life in Karachi till age 23. After completing my education in University Of Hawaii came back to Karachi to settle, Built a brand new 610 Sq Yds house corner west facing with 6 rooms all with attached bath 2 lawns, 2 car parking on main floor. probably few earthquake proof house in Karachi in 1973. As they say after 10 months saw the rise of MQM and all the mess which everyone knows. Rented both portions and went to Canada on Immigration. Both tenants refused to pay rent and 1 tenant sold my house and ran away, my house was sealed by Martial law due to forgery by tenant. In the process of building my house encountered NO GAS METER, NO Electricity connection issues.....all dealt by me due to my " connections " never bribed anyone in my life yet......Had to go to High Court with a writ petition to unseal my house and sold it..not to mention all the overdue electricity and gas bills left by tenant, had to kick out my other non paying tenant. BUT you say I paid no taxes...I was an Inspector in Central Excise & Land Customs from where I resigned due to corruption & bribery all around me. People called me stupid from resigning from such a prized job...but I had my principle in life of working hard with honesty......By the way 80% of my entire family both mother & father side are living USA, well settled .....

[@MuhammadAshraf-mk4rb]

Wonderful continue this jehad of awareness allah will give you reward my application is in lesco since 7 months without any response

[@shahzaibarifwarraich]

Watched the whole playlist on solar ❤️ Great Effort to motivate, encourage people for solar installation 🔥

[@atifsaeed1692]

I installed my solar system of 5 KW through BH Solar in Islamabad. The system was installed and operational on 11th of September while the 3-Phase meter was installed on 2nd November, 2021. BH solar handled all IESCO matters and I didnt face any headache. BH Solar charged 600,000/= Rupees for this system.

[@adnanmahmoodusmani1]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I like your videos because they are research oriented, based on your personal experience, always unbiased and free from any hidden agenda or product marketing. Keep it up, MAN! God bless you.

[@UMERABBAS014]

Owais bhaiii itni lambi video thi puri suni ma salam apko jo kuch bola i appreciate you💕💕

[@mujeebmirza6012]

Ma Sha Allah, Very Very Good knowledge Solar Hybrid system and Description of Nepra Regulations. Thanks

[@saeedakhtar1625]

Your explanations on the subject are spot on. Correctly pointed out the policy failures especially the tax on solar panels. Overall very good service for the consumers. Keep it up

[@arjunjmenon]

These struggles were similar in india as well until 1 or 2 years ago. Certain new policies by central government listed certain % of on grid plants in a state for financial assistance to state government electricity boards / distribution companies from central government. Suddenly everything has become smooth. Just have to apply online , every process goes smoothly. I dont even have to go anywhere !! The Installer just collected the forms and he uploded it online . Just installed a 3.3 kw mono perc for 1,30,000 inr( 3 lakh pkr) ( 1,80,000 - 50,000 central government subsidy ) . No pre physical inspection nothing . All inspections are done online . , the installer just uploaded the photos online , few days later the electricity department came and replaced the meter . Only one earth is needed as per regulations ? Here 4 separate earth is installed , ac ,dc, lightening arrester , mounting structure

[@syedowaisali]

Indeed digitization is the best solution to fight corruption

[@arjunjmenon]

@@syedowaisali there was no corruption even before digitization atleast in case of residential solar plants . The issue was the need to do lot of paperwork and inordinate delay .

[@shrujanamsyama9940]

@@arjunjmenon It was not paperwork but simply that states didn't want to pay customers for electricity as they already have idle power plants which has fixed charges

[@khaliddurrani6432]

You are perhaps the most sincere and honest V logger. God bless you.

[@IrfanAli.777]

Sir Pori video dekhee Kya bat hy zabardast

[@akifzafar1362]

You are doing a superb job putting forth these type of misconducts by our official departments that we face everyday. I believe these topics should be discussed more often. Loved the BTS by the way.

[@syedowaisali]

thank you Akif.

[@usmantariq361]

Another gem of a vlog. Masha Allah. Keep up the good work.

[@HJQ100]

Grateful Owais Sahib. Kudos

[@SuperMusicThunder]

I don't have words to describe the pleasure of watching this video. Talks so much truth and reality!!!

[@najeebahmed3189]

Dear Awais, You are always sharing great experience with people. Thank you. I just want to comment on your lightning arrester which should be based on rubber surface and not directly on a solid wall or a piller you built for this purpose. The lightning thrust will pass on to your building and damage the structure. You may refer to Smart Solar's video related to this subject.

[@shahzaibyounass3974]

Agree.

[@an_orange8911]

He connected that with the ground through a copper wire and electricity always follows the path of least resistance so it won't pass through the building.

[@edwardian90]

Owais, you are very well versed, researched, expert in what you know & clearly articulated the entire process, challenges & the way out. God bless you!

[@Discover99992]

wow kia softness hy, zabrdast bolty hein, reflection of education nd good personality as well,

[@techabbas5128]

ماشاء اللہ بہت خوب اللہ پاک صدقہ پنجتن پاک کا آپ کو سلامت رکھے آمین دعاؤں کی درخواست

[@capistor1]

that was very well done. proud that Pakistan has such content creators. loved how sincere the video was and not just about sharing your "daily moments" we need more serious and productive content creators like you.

[@tarifkh1]

Just to add. IESCO buys solar units at 'half the price' of 'Off Peak' units. That is Rs. 9.48 per OP unit. After 3 months of green meter activation, on the 3rd bill, I got the credits. I paid the Peak-Hours units in the first 2 months. Advice from my experience in Bahria Town RWP: 1. Dont start running ACs 24/7 till your Zero bill comes. 2. The credits is Rupees will runout fast if power used during Peak-Hours (presumably 5pm-11pm). 3. IESCO will minus Off-Peak units from solar units monthly BUT will count/bill Peak-Hours units.

[@zob79]

How was the approval process for green meter in Bahria Town? I am also in Bahria Town and I want to install net metering hybrid system.

[@tarifkh1]

@@zob79 Like Owais bhai said. Its all bribe. Solar installer includes 'application' and green meter 'charges' in the overall cost. Green meter is most of the time short in the market so, in my case I had to go after installer. Application takes 2 days max if installer is willing. No need of NEPRA licensing for solar below 25kw. I wasnt expecting load shedding in BT. I think net metering hybrid is the way forward. Good luck!

[@zob79]

@@tarifkh1 Thank you very much. Can you please recommend a good installer?

[@tarifkh1]

@@zob79 I got through Smart Solar, Lahore based, but office near Khiva restaurant phase 6. Not recommended. A long list of greviences.

[@Dreamsofshahbaz]

ماشاء اللہ I am impressed by your honesty

[@pakiengr.896]

Zabardast informatry video... Thanks

[@SmartSolar1]

Good work well explained …!!!

[@syedowaisali]

Thank you

[@ahmadshuraim9708]

Love you both of you (syed owais ali)and (waqas khaleeq"smart solar).both of you doing a great job. I always watching your informative videos.

[@alikazim01]

My installer told me upfront that we would have to pay around 20k if we want the netmeter in time, before the project awarded, otherwise we may have to wait 3 months min. We paid and my netmeter was installed in 23 days. Initial promise was 14 days. You have to take the hard pill to ger peace of mind unfortunately. Keep educating Awais. Good job.

[@Fakhrealammm]

Can you please keep updating about your overall net metering result?

[@balimian9390]

Very Informative and you are absolutely right.......... Well-done جزاك الله خىرا

[@kamimughal56]

Hats off to you syed bhai Allah pak apko kush rakhy bhai jazak Allah

[@ahsenkh]

Very informative ground realities. Hope the government takes solar adoption more seriously.

[@MalikYazi]

Thank you for sharing the experience with locals. I constructed the house last year and I was astonished to see how each contractor, approval, permit issuing firms are corruptted from top to bottom. Karcha Pani, Pyar Mohabhat, Chai Pani, Quaid-e-Azam (Notes) culture are the terms used to collect Rishwat, that has hit the masses like termite and slowly distorying the country and demotivating the people who don't want to be part of it. Nip the evil from bud, call it rishwat straigforward. Rishwat culture. Thank you for educating the masses on the obstacles faced at the ground level.

[@mohannair5671]

Congratulations on the installation and commissioning. Need of the hour for every place with load shedding. Wonderful!!!!!

[@sadafiqbal9439]

Great Video Awais Bhai! Apki research aur apka explain krne ka tariqa bht achha hai. Aur Pakistan ki ground reality ko bayan krne ki himmat pr Salute hai apke liye. May Allah give you more strength...Ameen

[@hussainhaider8794]

Great video! One small note: Lightning arresters are required only for buildings that are more than 15 meters (49 feet) in height.

[@TechRana]

Pakki baat h ?

[@talhachaudhary4532]

I was going to add same comment as it is necessary as well

[@farazbaloch2100]

@@TechRana 4 to 5 meters

[@shahzaibyounass3974]

Even if you have some mobile tower close to your building. You dont need to install it

[@mehmood020]

Be careful about your masonry brick column which is looking baseless. In future with heavy wind pressure can pull it down. You should fix lighting arrester with any metal support instead of brick work.

[@FARHANALI-jq4sm]

Rishwat ky rate..... wow.... kmaal yaar you said it so politely.. mzaa aagya

[@AbdulHamid-xg5yd]

Excellent very honest, informative and professional v-log. Thanks a lot.

[@shaz6045]

Well researched, Great presentation, informative, reality base content. Keep it up 👍

[@sunny56dx]

So i had the worst experience with nepra and iesco. We contacted an AEDB registered company. Our system got installed in the month of june 10. Now comes the bad part. First we had to get a 3 phase connection installed which we applied around 6 months before installation of the system. When the system got install we had to pay guys from iesco 85k for the installation of the 3 phase connection. We were the first solar installers in the whole sub division. First the file went to desco which lingered for 2 weeks and after paying 5k the file moved to the inspection department. They visited our place and raised some 7 objections. We had to pay 20k and the inspector approved the file with no change in the system. Then the file got in Nepra and for 2 months the license wasn’t granted. When we approached someone in nepra they asked for 50k to get the license allowed. So we again paid that bribe. After approval from Nepra the file came back to iseco and they raised some objections with the fee submission and at that point I said enough and decided not to pay a single dime to these assholes. So they put the file to some cold storage. I made 4 complaints to the PM portal and no one helped. My father intervened behind my back and payed 25k to the guys and got the net meter installed in 3 days and paying another 10k to the lineman who installed the meter. The process took around 6 months to complete with around 200k as bribes so the actual cost of our 6kw system raised from 750k to 950k.

[@syedowaisali]

💔

[@shahzaibyounass3974]

I paid 120k bribe

[@MegaVictory2009]

انہوں نے مرنا نہیں ہے؟ کس طرح یہ لوگ خود بھی اور اپنے بچوں کو حرام کھلاتے ہیں۔ I am living in Germany, here companies offer free solar system instslkation for a fixed rate / month. A countey where you see sun hardly for a month or two.

[@yousaf.saleem]

A single properly filled complaint on citizen portal/nepra could have done the trick. Disco's are time-bound though their own consumer manuals and SOPS.

[@sunny56dx]

@@yousaf.saleem citizen portal is a gimmick. It doesn’t work. I’ve around 17 complaints and not one got addressed. No one from nepra demanded any money but the guy we approached told us that licenses are pending for months and to get ahead in line 50k was the price and in peak summers it was either 35k of bill a month or 50k for the bribe. As far as descos sops are concerned trust me there is no such thing as professionalism there. The only sop or working manual is a nice stack of cash and your problem is solved.

[@nisarmuhammad3588]

Excellent,I appreciate your efforts.I saw this video for the first time and really impressed,you have got an awesome knowledge of the solar system,you have highlighted the wrong doings of DECOS which nobody can dare to say,1000 salute to your knowledge and bravery,will remain in touch Inn sha Allah.

[@shujatahmad722]

Excellent video content.Good research.Keep on doing this.Thanks.

[@rajaali1]

@Syed Owais I am also an overseas Pakistani who moved back to pakistan. In terms of corruption “kharcha Paani” I would recommend if you look into PEEDA or EDA (in Islamabad) basically by using the complaint system within this Act I was able to dismiss WAPDA people who were looking to get bribe money. I have also used same process in other government departments so yes it’s difficult to get the application approval but if you see inefficiency in the system then this complaint process must be invoked. Also let me make it clear it is not same or equivalent to citizen portal. I wish citizen portal actually invoked PEEDA but sadly it doesn’t.

[@Wasique-Ahmed]

Excellent quality content. Your efforts are highly appreciated. The way you are explaining things is simply great 👍

[@syedowaisali]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@farhatejaz4825]

MashaAllah. You are. a great man. And very. Sincere. Man . You have. discussed in detail. each and every. Hindrance. In Pakistan. Pakistani policy. Makers. Should. Understand their. Loyalty. For. Benefit. Of every. Pakistani. A big. hand. For. You. Stay blessed.

[@tandoorichef]

Assalam. Great videos. Thank you for your honesty. I just wish the government was honest as you are. Never be scared of a corrupt government.

[@qasim3519]

Amazing analysis atleast somebody is speaking against it, very information and helpful information. Most of us were not even aware that we can sell electricity back.

[@YasirMobeen]

Brilliant Owais.. You are always thorough on your content.. courageous on your opinions.. blunt & unbiased about the facts.. This definitely makes you the most desirable youtuber. Lots of wishes & prayers for your continued success my friend.. All the best always!

[@khanmuhammadahmad163]

JAZAK ALLAH for your efforts. Keep doing good works.

[@majidali-mu8yz]

بہت ہی اعلی لڑکے ،شاباش

[@muhammadzain1575]

A great piece of research , i sincerely appericate all the efforts you put in to educate our people and how you perfectly highlighted the flaws and corruption in our system. Keep up the good work

[@arifsaghir5784]

I am a retired non- resident Pakistani just like you who has also returned to Pakistan after 35 years. Your post is excellent but I wish you should have also talked about the possible ways to install a solar which would be totally independent of the grid and which would help the user to get rid of DISCOS' monopoly and high electricity bills. I have also applied for net metering and hope to get my green meter soon. But I wish I did not have to rely on DISCOS.

[@syedowaisali]

due to current battery technology, it is not possible to go completely off-grid at a reasonable cost.

[@MuhammadYaqoob-ub9jd]

Mere bhaee koee faeda nae, Pakistan me sab 2 no, net meter na lageana werna Kuch nae mile ga, sab kha Jaen ge,

[@fanigul7898]

Government departments k baray me aap 100% theek baat ki👍👍👍

[@sultanhaider4183]

ماشااللہ بہت خوب صورت انداز میں پیش کیا خوشں رھیں

[@anasmuhammad2683]

Very good video and everything you said is reality. I also faced the same issue with NEPRA+LESCO. I got solar system installed on my house in mid-fed 2021, and was unable to use for complete season because I opted for on-grid system only and my net-metering application got delayed a lot. Initially my solar company gave me timeline of 3 months for it but then after waiting for 5 months I got angry and started visiting there office regularly then they told me that my application has been rejected for some wrong data in file and now they have sent it again and this truth they didn't told me for a long time. Then finally my net-meter was installed in end of september after waiting for almost 8 months. Now, Alhamdulillah I am using net-metering for past 5 months 🙂

[@AhsanRaahid]

Bro from September till date what is the review on billing? I have heard there is a ratio to which ure generated units are settled against consumed units?

[@anasmuhammad2683]

@@AhsanRaahid I haven't heard or know of any such ratio. The generated units are first consumed in-house and excess units are sent into the grid. Peak-time units are not compensated and are counted separate so since the installation of green-meter I am mostly paying bill for the peak hour units. There is no limit ratio for off-peak units. We even used 100% of our generated units some months and paid for Peak-Hour units using bill credit (i.e. zero bill) Every month the remaining exported units, that we haven't used in the month, are counted and the bill-credit is given every 3 months and credit amount is around Rs. 9.5/KWh.

[@chandahameed2242]

We are also planning to start our solar panel system in Lahore and will prefer net metering . Will you be able to guide us.

[@UsmanBinIhsan]

Good job explaining. I have experienced the same red tape and corruption here in Lahore. Unfortunately, the only way to go here is to go with this crooked flow. My solar company took the responsibility of dealing with lesco themselves and included the "LESCO charges" in their quotation. After a wait of 8 long months and complaining and cursing on NEPRA complaints portal, we got our net metering connection last August.

[@MuhammadAshraf-mk4rb]

Wonderful continue this jehad ag

[@DOCTOR6423]

Samjhanay ka andaz boht behtreen hy .

[@harisijaz8383]

I was waiting for too long for this. Brilliant as always. Waiting for comparisons now.

[@syedowaisali]

Thank you Haris! I always wait for your lovely comments too :)

[@harisijaz8383]

@@syedowaisali You deserve it all and even more. Stay blessed.

[@elitegamernerd]

Sad to see that we are in times where we are forced to discuss Rishwat "Rates"!

[@DexterChecksIn]

This channel surely deserves to be subscribed.

[@SS-cr1vd]

A true and helpful explanation for any bigners to stall solar system

[@omgEngineer]

Owais brother you are absolutely right... I am pretty sure u have already mentioned each and every issue that a net metering applicant have to face... This things have become more complicated for a single phase consumers because they firat have to apply for extension of load after approval he can go for the net metering installation and other processes... BTW Aj hi ak line superintendent ko paisy diay hen sanction load approve krany k liay... May the so called good government pay attention to these issues we are facing

[@HamzaSohail]

Owais Bhai, I have a suggestion kindly cut this video in short video clips and upload the short ones on your FB page. There you will have more engagement and more people will watch and relate. For e.g Ground Realities of Net Metering 14:02 to 15:15 can be cut into a separate short clip. People tend to watch short videos rather than the long ones, you know better ofcourse. MORE POWER TO YOU! 💯

[@asadullahkhayyam3009]

Masha Allah Very informative Jazak Allah.

[@AbdulRauf-zd1qq]

I was reculant to watch your lenghty videos.. but watched this video and found too helpfull.. guided honestly. Highly Appriciated

[@salmans75]

+1 on your analysis for short term vision by taxing solar, as the alternatives are all imported fossil fuels which continue to bleed our exchequer

[@MySherafgan]

Excellent, as always. Could you please make a video on net-metering bills and the calculations? Thank you

[@khanengineering7158]

very Engaging and Knowledgeable Video,Jazakallah

[@muhammadshafiq2345]

Boht achi information de he aap ne. Thank you so much

[@omgEngineer]

Excitedly Waiting for the next video on import and export units in net metering... What a 10kw system is producing in actual

[@syedowaisali]

yes, I am excited to make that video too.

[@sunny56dx]

It can produce from 60kwh a day in summers to 25kwh a day in winters when the smog level is high. You can expect around 13000-14000 kwh annually.

[@omgEngineer]

@@sunny56dx tilt angle must be consider to get this much production. Normally solar installaters dont consider this and just put PVs on 15-20. Degree to lower the winds impact so i believe that will be high number to expect.

[@sunny56dx]

@@omgEngineer im talking my personal experience. In winter months we were doing between 450-500 units a month on a 6kw system and in February we already crossed 400 in 20 days and expecting around 700-800 units in March April May and June. In total we are looking at around around 8000 kwh this year and if that’s a 10kw system you can easily expect 13-14k units.

[@Automobilestats]

The same happened, We made a new house. Gave an application for gas after some months guy came for a survey or whatever. My father refused "kharcha paani". Till now we are living on gas cylinders. :) (this is heartbreaking) 18:55

[@syedowaisali]

sad to hear this... but I can understand your pain.

[@waqashussain1730]

Make biogas ;) don't give in to them corrupt people!

[@zaidharis1615]

Salute to your father

[@Badar313]

آپ سچے #پاکستانی 🇵🇰 ہیں سر جو سچ بول کر ہم لوگوں کی مدد کر رہے!!!

[@maqshiz]

Great video and even better editing