Pakistan’s Sindh province is taking a big step to expand clean energy access. The provincial government will distribute 275,000 solar systems to households in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 for Rs18 billion (about $64.7 million). This initiative was announced by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah during the budget presentation.
The government is also introducing a subsidized solar financing program to help middle-income families install rooftop solar systems. This move aims to reduce dependence on the national grid, lower electricity bills, and tackle frequent power outages during summer.
Pakistan has already witnessed a massive consumer-led solar revolution. Rooftop solar has grown rapidly due to high grid tariffs, fuel shortages, and inflation. Solar power’s share in the energy mix jumped from about 4% in 2021 to 14-25% in 2024-25. The country imported roughly 22 GW of solar panels in 2024 alone, making it one of the world’s fastest adopters.
Distributed solar helps millions of households and businesses generate their own power, cutting daytime grid demand and saving billions in fuel imports. This people-driven shift supports energy security and reduces pollution.
Sindh’s new program builds on this momentum. By promoting affordable solar, the province hopes to improve living standards, create jobs in the green sector, and contribute to Pakistan’s broader clean energy goals.