Pakistani solar panel prices surged in early 2026 due to higher import costs, taxes, and demand.

Solar panel prices in Pakistan have surged in early 2026, with imported Chinese panels seeing average increases of Rs5,000 across 585W, 645W, and 720W models. Prices now range from Rs20,000–21,000 for 585W units to Rs30,000–35,000 for 720W panels, driven by higher global costs for silver and copper, import taxes, and strong domestic demand. Per-watt pricing has risen from Rs22 to Rs33, with projections of reaching Rs40. Solar battery prices have also increased by 10% in the past month. Despite large existing inventories from prior imports, market pressures persist.