KP Free Solar Scheme 2026: Check Your CNIC Ballot Result on PEDO

• By Best Solar Company PK
• 07 Oct, 2026
• Solar Policy
• 8 min read

When Khyber Pakhtunkhwa opened registration for its Rs20 billion solar scheme, the response was staggering: more than 2.5 million applications poured in for only 130,000 systems. That is roughly 19 families competing for every single unit. If you applied through the **KP free solar scheme**, your next question is simple — did your CNIC make the list, and if so, do you get a free system or the half-price one?

This guide explains exactly how the PEDO e-balloting works, who qualifies for each tier, the equipment you receive, and the step-by-step way to check your CNIC result online in 2026.

What the KP free solar scheme actually offers

The initiative — officially the *Solarisation of Houses* programme — is run by the **Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO)** under the provincial energy department. It is budgeted at **Rs20 billion** and targets **130,000 households** across the province, including 30,000 in the merged (former FATA) districts.

Crucially, there are two tiers, split evenly:

• **65,000 households** receive a complete solar system **100% free of cost**.
• **65,000 households** can buy the same system at **half price**, with easy installment options.

Each selected home gets a **2kW off-grid solar system** designed to run essential loads during Pakistan's long load-shedding hours. A typical package includes solar panels, a battery for storage, an inverter, DC fans, and energy-efficient lights — enough to keep a small household running without the grid.

The project rolls out in **two phases of 65,000 households each**. In the first phase, about **32,500 families** were lined up for free units, with installation typically following within **4 to 8 weeks** of selection.

Who qualifies: free tier vs half-price tier

Eligibility is built around genuine need, not solar know-how. The core conditions PEDO has applied are:

• You must be a **permanent resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa** with a valid CNIC.
• Your household should be a **low electricity consumer — generally up to 500 units per month**.
• One registration per household (duplicate CNIC entries are filtered out).

Within those limits, **priority groups** are pushed to the front of the queue for the **free tier**:

• Families registered under **BISP / Ehsaas**
• **Widows, orphans, and persons with disabilities**
• **Transgender** individuals
• Households in areas with **no grid electricity at all**

Applicants who are KP residents and meet the consumption limit but fall outside the highest-priority categories are more likely to land in the **half-price tier** — still a major saving, as you pay roughly half the market cost of a 2kW system and can spread it over installments.

### Free vs half-price at a glance

| Feature | Free tier | Half-price tier | |---|---|---| | Households | 65,000 | 65,000 | | Cost to you | Rs 0 | ~50% of system price + installments | | Priority given to | BISP/Ehsaas, widows, PWDs, transgender, off-grid homes | Eligible KP residents, ≤500 units/month | | Equipment | 2kW system (panels, battery, inverter, fans, lights) | Same 2kW system | | Selection | Computerised e-ballot | Computerised e-ballot |

A 2kW system bought privately in Pakistan in 2026 typically runs well into the **hundreds of thousands of rupees** once panels, a lithium or tubular battery, and an inverter are included — so even the half-price tier removes a serious financial barrier. If you are weighing a private purchase instead, compare current solar panel prices in Pakistan before deciding.

How PEDO e-balloting works

The sheer volume of applications made manual selection impossible, so PEDO used a **computerised electronic balloting (e-lottery) system**. In plain terms:

1. Every valid, de-duplicated application is entered into a digital pool. 2. Priority categories are weighted so vulnerable households have the strongest chance. 3. A transparent, software-driven draw selects winners against district quotas. 4. Results are published against each applicant's **CNIC and reference number**.

Because it is a weighted lottery rather than a queue, applying early did not improve your odds — but applying with **accurate, complete information** did, because incomplete or duplicate records get screened out before the draw.

How to check your CNIC result online

Checking your status takes under two minutes. Here is the step-by-step process:

1. Open the official PEDO portal: **freesolar.pedokp.gov.pk** (the live results/registration page sits at `freesolar.pedokp.gov.pk:83`). 2. Find the **result / status check** option on the main form. 3. Enter your **13-digit CNIC** (no dashes) or your **application reference number**. 4. Submit and read your status: **selected (free)**, **selected (half-price)**, **waiting list**, or **not selected**. 5. If selected, note any instructions for document verification and the installation timeline.

**A safety note that matters:** the scheme is free for selected families, and **no one should ever ask you for money** to register, to "confirm" your name, or to speed up installation. Treat any such demand as a scam and verify everything only through the official PEDO site. For the broader rules shaping rooftop solar, see our explainer on NEPRA net-metering and net-billing changes.

What to do if you were not selected

With a 19-to-1 ratio, most applicants will not win this round — that is simply the maths, not a reflection on your eligibility. Your options:

• **Stay on the waiting list.** Phase two covers another 65,000 households, so keep your CNIC data current.
• **Watch for reopened registration** windows announced on the PEDO portal.
• **Consider the half-price tier or private financing.** Many KP installers now offer installment plans that, combined with electricity savings, pay for themselves over a few years.

Even a modest 2kW setup can offset most daytime load-shedding, and prices have fallen sharply in recent years. If you are comparing provincial programmes, our overview of the Punjab free solar scheme balloting shows how the two differ in size and selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

**Is the KP free solar scheme really 100% free?** Yes, for the 65,000 households in the free tier. They pay nothing for the 2kW system or its installation. A second group of 65,000 households receives the same system at roughly half price with installment options. No legitimate official or agent will ever charge you to register or to release your name.

**How do I check my CNIC result for the PEDO solar scheme?** Go to the official portal at freesolar.pedokp.gov.pk, open the result/status section, enter your 13-digit CNIC or reference number, and submit. Your status will show whether you were selected for the free tier, the half-price tier, waitlisted, or not selected.

**What are the eligibility requirements?** You must be a permanent KP resident with a valid CNIC and generally a low-consumption household (around 500 units per month or less). Priority for free systems goes to BISP/Ehsaas families, widows, orphans, persons with disabilities, transgender individuals, and homes with no grid connection.

**What equipment is included in the free solar system?** Each selected household receives a 2kW off-grid package — solar panels, a storage battery, an inverter, DC fans, and energy-efficient lights — intended to cover essential loads during load-shedding.

**What happens if I was not selected in this ballot?** The project runs in two phases covering 130,000 homes in total, so remain on the waiting list and monitor the PEDO portal for the next phase or any reopened registration. You can also explore the half-price tier or affordable installment-based systems from local installers.

The bottom line

The **KP free solar scheme** is one of Pakistan's most ambitious energy-relief efforts, but with 2.5 million+ applications chasing 130,000 systems, selection is tight and transparent through PEDO's e-ballot. Check your CNIC result only on the official portal, never pay a middleman, and if you miss out this time, keep your data ready for phase two.

Thinking about going solar without waiting on a ballot? Talk to a trusted local team about an affordable, right-sized system for your home. Get a free solar consultation and take control of your own power supply in 2026.

**Sources:** Profit by Pakistan Today, Daily Times, PEDO official portal

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