Step 1 — Survey and load study
A proper Karachi survey measures usable shade-free roof area, checks slab strength and parapet heights, notes water tanks and stairwells that cast shadows, and pulls twelve months of K-Electric bills to build a real consumption curve.
Step 2 — Designing for Karachi conditions
Coastal salt air, dust and 45°C roof temperatures decide the specification. Hot-dip galvanised or heavy-gauge aluminium structure, correctly derated DC cable, surge protection and proper earthing are not upgrades in this city — they are the baseline.
- Wind loading designed for coastal gusts, not generic ratings
- Tilt and row spacing chosen for Karachi's latitude and dust settlement
- Inverter sized with headroom for high ambient temperature derating
Step 3 — Installation and timeline
A typical 10 kW residential job is a short, well-sequenced project: structure, modules, DC/AC wiring, protection, inverter mounting and testing. Commercial installations above 50 kW run longer and are phased so your operations keep running.
Step 4 — K-Electric net metering
Net metering is paperwork plus a technical inspection. We prepare the application, single-line diagram and test reports, and stay with the file until the bidirectional meter is installed and energised.
Step 5 — Handover, cleaning and after-sales
You should receive an as-built drawing, warranty documents, monitoring access and a walkthrough. After that, dust is your main enemy in Karachi — scheduled cleaning and periodic service visits protect the yield you paid for. Service visits are charged per visit and confirmed when you contact us.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does solar installation take in Karachi?
- A residential rooftop system is usually installed within days of material arriving on site; net metering approval runs in parallel and is the longer part of the timeline.
- Do I need approval before installing solar in Karachi?
- You can install without approval, but to export surplus and reduce your bill through net metering you need K-Electric approval and a bidirectional meter. We handle that process for you.