Cost & system choice · Faisalabad, Lahore, Punjab
On-grid, hybrid or off-grid: which is better for me?
Short answer
On-grid: lowest cost, but no backup during load shedding. Surplus is exported at the lower buyback rate.
Hybrid: solar plus batteries plus grid. It gives backup and lets you use more of your own solar. Since 2026 this is the right choice for most homes.
Off-grid: no grid at all. Suits farms and sites with no connection, but needs the most battery.
What Punjab customers choose
Most homes in Faisalabad and Lahore now suit hybrid; off-grid mainly makes sense for farms and tubewells in rural Punjab without a reliable connection.