Solar panel price in Pakistan today
Live wholesale and retail rates for solar panels in Pakistan, updated for the late-2026 market. Per wattage, per brand, per city — plus complete 3 kW to 25 kW system cost tables.
Per-panel prices — December 2026
| Wattage | Jinko (Rs.) | Longi (Rs.) | Canadian (Rs.) | Tier-2 (Rs.) | Rs./W range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540 W | 13,500 – 15,200 | 13,800 – 15,500 | 12,800 – 14,600 | 11,800 – 13,000 | 22 – 28 |
| 550 W | 13,700 – 15,400 | 14,000 – 15,800 | 13,000 – 14,800 | 12,000 – 13,200 | 22 – 28 |
| 570 W | 14,200 – 16,100 | 14,500 – 16,300 | 13,600 – 15,300 | 12,500 – 13,700 | 22 – 28 |
| 580 W | 14,500 – 16,400 | 14,800 – 16,700 | 13,900 – 15,600 | 12,700 – 14,000 | 22 – 28 |
| 585 W | 14,600 – 16,700 | 14,900 – 16,900 | 14,000 – 15,800 | 12,800 – 14,100 | 22 – 28 |
| 600 W | 15,000 – 17,100 | 15,300 – 17,300 | 14,400 – 16,200 | 13,200 – 14,500 | 22 – 28 |
| 620 W (N-type TOPCon) | 16,500 – 18,700 | 16,800 – 19,000 | 15,700 – 17,700 | 14,300 – 15,700 | 23 – 30 |
Prices are indicative wholesale-to-retail ranges from Lahore Hall Road, Karachi Regal Chowk, and Islamabad Blue Area markets as of late 2026. Add 5–10% for smaller-lot purchases (< 10 panels). Verified vendors typically bill 5–15% above street rate but include commissioning, warranty registration, and NEPRA paperwork.
Full solar system cost — turnkey installed
| System size | Panels needed | Panel cost | Inverter cost | Balance of system | Total installed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 5 × 585W or 6 × 550W | Rs. 75k – 100k | Rs. 90k – 130k | Rs. 60k – 90k | Rs. 425k – 550k |
| 5 kW | 9 × 585W or 10 × 550W | Rs. 135k – 170k | Rs. 150k – 220k | Rs. 100k – 150k | Rs. 700k – 950k |
| 7 kW | 12 × 585W or 13 × 550W | Rs. 180k – 225k | Rs. 230k – 320k | Rs. 130k – 190k | Rs. 950k – 1.25M |
| 10 kW | 17 × 585W or 19 × 550W | Rs. 250k – 320k | Rs. 320k – 450k | Rs. 180k – 260k | Rs. 1.35M – 1.75M |
| 15 kW (3-phase) | 25 × 585W or 28 × 550W | Rs. 375k – 480k | Rs. 500k – 700k | Rs. 260k – 380k | Rs. 1.95M – 2.55M |
| 25 kW (commercial) | 42 × 585W | Rs. 625k – 800k | Rs. 850k – 1.2M | Rs. 420k – 620k | Rs. 3.2M – 4.3M |
Balance of system = mounting rails, DC/AC cabling, MC4 connectors, isolators, SPDs, earthing, Wi-Fi monitoring dongle, structural certificate. Total-installed is what you should pay a professional AEDB-certified vendor; sub-Rs.-130k/kW quotes typically skimp on protections or use grey-market components.
City-by-city price differences
| City / market | Notes |
|---|---|
| Lahore (Hall Road) | Cheapest wholesale — 5-8% below national average. Highest counterfeit risk. |
| Karachi (Regal Chowk) | Deep inventory, competitive wholesale. Freight to interior Sindh adds Rs. 300–500 per panel. |
| Islamabad / Rawalpindi (Blue Area, I-9) | 5-10% above Lahore. Best dealer authorisation and after-sales support. |
| Peshawar (Karkhano) | Small pool but competitive Afghan-transit stock. Warranty support weak. |
| Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala | Add Rs. 200–400 per panel to Lahore rate for logistics. |
| Quetta | Rs. 500–1,000/panel logistics premium. Very few authorised dealers. |
How to verify a panel is genuine
- Photograph the serial number on the panel's rear-side sticker.
- Enter it at the manufacturer's global portal: Jinko Solar (jinkosolar.com/verification), Longi (en.longi.com), Canadian Solar (canadiansolar.com).
- Genuine SN returns manufacture date, wattage, factory. Fake / re-labelled panels fail lookup.
- Ask for the original mill test certificate (MTC / flash test report) matching the SN.
- For > 5 kW purchases, ask an independent solar consultant to verify a sample panel with a portable flash tester (services available in Lahore/Karachi for Rs. 5–8k per batch).
Price trend — how did we get here?
- Q1 2024: Rs. 65–75/W tier-1 in Pakistan. 5 kW system Rs. 1.4M+.
- Q3 2024: Rs. 45–55/W. Chinese overcapacity + RMB weakness.
- Q1 2025: Rs. 32–40/W. TOPCon overtakes PERC in factory output.
- Q3 2025: Rs. 26–32/W. Landmark drop; solar-panel margins compressed globally.
- Q4 2026 (now): Rs. 22–30/W. Approaching factory-gate floor + Pakistan freight/duty.
The one-way ratchet: what saved you Rs. 700k over the last three years is not going to save you another Rs. 500k. Waiting for further drops trades certain summer savings against a small probability of further cuts. If you have > Rs. 15,000/mo bills, the payback math favours installing now.