SDPI holds dialogue: Regulatory sandbox to reform power sector subsidy regime proposed

Experts proposed a regulatory sandbox to reform the power sector subsidy regime through solar integration in residential solar solutions, featuring rationalized tariff structures and social protection mechanisms. This approach could unlock a more sustainable, equitable, and efficient power sector for the country. Experts said while speaking at a policy dialogue held here on Wednesday. The dialogue was held on the occasion of the launching of a study titled “Redefining Power Sector Economics: A Regulatory Sandbox for Residential Solar and Industrial Grid Integration” by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). The initiative aims at reshaping Pakistan’s power sector by introducing a practical framework for integrating rooftop solar energy while rationalizing subsidies to ensure both social protection and industrial competitiveness.