National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra)
Coverage of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) in the Nexus archive.
- Govt hints at new power tariff package as demand falls
The government is considering a new power tariff package amid a 3% decline in electricity demand, with consumers facing an additional Rs1.20 per unit fuel cost. Nepra criticized power sector entities for excessive loadshedding and inefficient use of cheaper capacity, while outages at three nuclear power plants raised concerns.
- Karachi's DHA City becomes first private entity to light up its own housing project
Karachi's DHA City became the first private entity in Pakistan to receive 21-year licenses for electricity distribution and supplier of last resort (SoLR) from Nepra. The licenses, granted to DHA Energy Supply Company (Desco), cover DHA City Karachi and were approved despite objections from K-Electric, Gepco, and CPPA.
- Battery storage made mandatory for power auctions
Pakistan's government has mandated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for upcoming 800MW power auctions to address grid stability and duck-curve challenges. The Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) proposed the requirement, requiring a minimum 10% BESS capacity with solar or wind projects, citing improved financial returns and grid flexibility.