The Roshan Gharana solar scheme 2026 (“Bright Home”) remains one of the most searched solar topics in Pakistan this year, and the free-panel programme is still active. Launched by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the scheme aims to cut electricity bills for low-income households by providing solar systems at no upfront cost. Here’s an up-to-date summary of who qualifies, what you get, and how to apply.
What you get
Under the scheme, selected households receive a complete solar setup — panels, an inverter, a battery and installation — rather than just the panels. Kit sizes are targeted at small domestic loads:
- System size: roughly 550W to 1,100W solar kits.
- Aimed at: low-income households consuming 0–200 units per month.
The goal is to cover the essential daytime load of a modest home — lighting, fans, a TV, phone charging — and take a chunk out of the monthly bill.
Who is eligible for the Roshan Gharana solar scheme
Based on the announced criteria, applicants generally need:
- A Punjab-issued CNIC.
- An active electricity connection from a DISCO (distribution company).
- A sanctioned load under 2kW.
- Monthly electricity usage between 0 and 200 units.
Because the programme targets low-income domestic consumers, high-usage households and commercial connections fall outside the criteria.
How to apply
The government has kept the process simple:
- Register via SMS to 8800 (or through the official online portal).
- Applications go into a pool, and beneficiaries are selected through computerised balloting — so registering does not guarantee selection.
- Check your application/registration status regularly on the official system.
One important caution: because a free-solar scheme attracts scammers, only ever apply through the official government channel (SMS 8800 / the official portal). Never pay a “processing fee” to a third party, and don’t share your CNIC or bank details with unofficial agents. Deadlines and phases change, so confirm the current window on the official Punjab government portal before applying.
What if you don’t qualify?
If your usage is above 200 units, your load is over 2kW, or you’re outside Punjab, you won’t be eligible — but going solar can still pay off, especially at today’s low panel prices. With Tier-1 N-type panels around Rs 38–44 per watt this month, a self-funded system is more affordable than it’s been in years. See our daily-updated solar panel prices in Pakistan to price out a system for your own bill.
Keep in mind the recent shift from net metering to net billing (a lower buyback rate for exported units), which makes a right-sized system — and often a battery — the smarter play for self-funded installs.
Bottom line
Roshan Gharana is still running in 2026, offering free 550W–1,100W solar kits to low-income Punjab households (0–200 units/month, sanctioned load under 2kW), with applications via SMS 8800 and selection by balloting. Apply only through official channels, and if you don’t qualify, low panel prices make a self-funded system well worth costing out.
This is an informational summary. Eligibility, kit sizes, deadlines and the application process are set by the Government of Punjab and can change — always verify the latest details on the official Punjab government / Roshan Gharana portal before applying. Sources: Punjab Roshan Gharana Solar Scheme — mbps.pk; CM Punjab Free Solar Scheme 2026 — punjabscheme.com.pk.
Sources & references
Tariff, net-metering, and policy details on this page draw on the following official sources. Rates change often, so confirm current figures with the relevant authority or a licensed installer before you decide.
- NEPRA — National Electric Power Regulatory Authority: electricity tariffs and the 2026 shift from net metering to net billing.
- AEDB — Alternative Energy Development Board: solar policy, installer standards, and net-metering guidance.
- Your local distribution company (DISCO) — for example LESCO, K-Electric, IESCO, MEPCO, PESCO or QESCO — for area-specific tariffs and the net-metering application process.
