By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has highlighted a remarkable achievement, reporting that solar energy export under net metering doubled from 550 million units in September 2024 to 1.1 billion units in September 2025.
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According to Lesco, this surge has reduced system load, eased pressure on feeders and transformers, and lowered technical losses.
However, several residents in parts of Lahore, including Ichhra, Shah Jamal, Fazlia Colony, and Jamia Ashrafia, told this correspondent that they continue to face unscheduled power outages and low voltage issues. Consumers alleged that extended interruptions in supply have disrupted daily life and small businesses.
Some citizens also claimed that low voltage had damaged their household appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners, resulting in financial loss.
Abdul Hameed, a resident of Shah Jamal, shared his experience: “Even though many of citizens have shifted to solar, long outages still make our lives difficult, especially at night.”
Another consumer, Muhammad Faizan from Ichhra, said: “Lesco has improved solar integration, but our locality often suffers sudden breakdowns. We hope the company addresses these issues.”
Lesco CEO Engineer Muhammad Ramzan Butt, in a recent statement, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting the government’s renewable energy vision. He emphasized that the net metering policy has strengthened the renewable energy sector, reduced the burden on feeders, and facilitated consumers by lowering their monthly bills.
Industry experts note that while solar expansion is a positive step toward sustainability, effective distribution and localized grid management remain key to ensuring uninterrupted power for all consumers.
