Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plans to put solar systems on 130,000 deserving households, with half of them getting a free unit and half paying only 50% of the cost in easy instalments. Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi directed officials on 6 March 2026 to start distribution immediately, without unnecessary paperwork delays.
KP Household Solarization at a Glance
| Total households | 130,000 across KP, including the merged districts |
| Category 1 | 65,000 households get a 100% free solar unit |
| Category 2 | 65,000 households get a unit at 50% of the cost, payable in easy instalments |
| Selection | District allocation in proportion to population |
| Priority groups | Widows, persons with disabilities, temporarily displaced persons, families hit by natural disasters, other marginalised groups, off-grid communities |
| Directive | CM Afridi, review meeting reported 7 March 2026 |
Who Gets Priority?
- Widows
- Persons with disabilities
- Temporarily displaced persons (TDPs)
- Families affected by natural disasters
- Other marginalised groups
- Off-grid communities with limited access to conventional electricity
Allocation across districts follows population, so larger districts get more units.
Approval Status
As of the March 2026 report, the PC-1 for the main scheme was finalised and was going to the Provincial Development Working Party for approval. The component for the merged districts, a separate solarization project under the Accelerated Implementation Programme (AIP) for 120,000 households, was heading to the provincial cabinet. See our guide to the merged districts solar scheme.
What Is Not Yet Public
- System size (kW) for the 130,000-household scheme.
- Per-household cost and instalment length for the 50% category.
- Application or selection procedure.
- Exact distribution start date.
Because these details are missing, do not pay any “registration fee” to agents. Wait for the KP government notification, then apply through the notified office or portal.
Why Solar?
The scheme targets households that are unable to afford their own system and communities with poor grid access. A rooftop system reduces dependence on the grid and the monthly bill for families that qualify.
Beware of Fake Agents and Scam Sites
Government welfare schemes attract scammers. No genuine programme asks you to pay a “registration fee” to an agent, share your card PIN, or send your CNIC and OTP codes to a WhatsApp number. Enter your CNIC only on websites ending in .gov.pk or use the official SMS and helpline numbers mentioned in this guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many households will get solar?
130,000, including merged districts.
Is it free?
65,000 units are fully free. Another 65,000 households pay 50% of the cost in instalments.
Who gets priority?
Widows, persons with disabilities, displaced persons, disaster-hit families, other marginalised groups and off-grid communities.
How do I apply?
No application process was published as of the March 2026 report. Watch KP government notifications.
What size is the system?
Not stated for this scheme. The merged districts scheme uses 2kW kits.
Is it related to the merged districts scheme?
They are separate but connected: the merged districts project covers 120,000 households under another programme.
Sources
Last checked: 11 October 2026. Gov-programs.info is an independent information site and is not affiliated with any government body. Figures are as reported by the cited outlets; always confirm on the official portal before applying or sharing documents.
