AEDB Registration in Pakistan 2023

A AEDB Registration in all aspects is discussed in this article in detail. After going through this article, one can understand

• What is AEDB?
• Role of AEDB?
• How to get AEDB certification?
• AEDB Registration Requirements?
• AEDB Registration Fee?
• How to apply for desired category etc

AEDB Registration – Complete Guide

Solar Company Registration or AEDB Registration or AEDB Solar License Registration is mandatory for the companies or vendors providing net metering installations. Moreover, providing alternative means of green energy generation e.g Solar energy, wind energy, etc. Solar companies can get AEDB certification Registration after fulfilling AEDB Registrations Requirements.

AEDB stands for

In Pakistan, AEDB stands for ‘Alternative Energy Development Board’. This article will discuss the AEDB Registration procedure in detail.

AEDB License Categories

Registration with AEDB as the installer can be divided into 03 broad categories

• C3 Category AEDB
• C2 Category AEDB
• C1 Category AEDB

ARE AEDB C3 Category

New Name: AEDB C3 Category Old Name: AEDB V3 category

Keep in mind, C3 is an initial category that was V3 before the implementation of the new policy. ARE C3 is the initial category that allows hybrid (Off-Grid & On-Grid) 

AEDB C3 License Limit: C3 category allows on-grid & off-grid installation up to 250KW

AEDB C2 Category

New Name: AEDB C2 Category              Old Name: ARE AEDB V2 category

C2 License Limit: AEDB C2 license allows on-grid & off-grid up to 500KW

AEDB C1 Category

New Name: AEDB C1 Category              Old Name: ARE AEDB V1 category

AEDB C3 License Limit: C1 category allows on-grid & off-grid above 500KW to No Limit

What is the difference between AEDB V & C categories

AEDB V1, V2 & V3 were old names that have been changed to C1, C2 & C3. Difference between V1 & C1, C2 & V2 and C3 & V3 is mentioned below

AEDB Old Categories (V1, V2 & V3)

S.No	Category	Capacity	Off-Grid / On-Grid	Old Categories  License Validity: 1 Year
1.	ARE V3	50KW	Only Off-Grid
2.	ARE V2	250KW	Hybrid (On & Off-Grid)
3.	ARE V1	1 MW	Hybrid (On & Off-Grid)

AEDB New Categories (C3, C2 & C1)

S.No	Category	Capacity	Off-Grid / On-Grid	AEDB New Categories License Validity:  3 years
1.	ARE C3	up to 250KW	Hybrid
2.	ARE C2	up to 500KW	Hybrid (On & Off-Grid)
3.	ARE C1	above 500KW to No Limit	Hybrid (On & Off-Grid)

How do I register my company for net metering?

The objective of this article is to answer one of the most asked & searched questions on Google ‘How do I register my solar company with AEDB?’ We will try our best to reply to this question in a detailed discussion on AEDB Registration.

Requirements for AEDB Registration

There are some pre-requisite requirements that are mandatory before getting AEDB license registration in any category. Basic requirements are the same but a few are different as per the desired category.

i- 250Kw Registration in Pakistan

AEDB C3 Registration Requirements

As we know, C3 is an initial category that allows 250KW. These are initial requirements for registration in ARE AEDB C3 Category. Any individual, firm (AOP), or Company is eligible to get C3 registration if having

• Valid NTN Registration – in case of Sole Proprietor Firm
• SECP CTC documents are required – in case of (Pvt.) Ltd 
• valid Form-C issued by Registrar of Firms – in case of AOP
• Valid GST / STRN Registration
• Registration with Provincial Revenue Authority as
• Punjab –  PRA:          Punjab Revenue Authority
• Sindh               –              SRB:          Sindh Revenue Board 
• KPK                 –              KPRA:         Khyber Pakhtonkawah Revenue Authority
• Balochistan      –           BRB :          Balochistan Revenue Board

• Valid PEC Registration in category C6 or above with desired specialization codes
• List of projects with clients credentials & technical details
• Bank Guarantee of Rs 5 lacs on the name of AEDB for not less than 4 years

ii- 500Kw Registration in Pakistan

AEDB C2 Registration Requirements

AEDB C2 (formerly AEBD C2) is one of the big categories in terms of Kilowatts. Hence, it allows 500KW (Hybrid) on net metering & off-grid. C2 AEDB Registration requirements are as under. Moreover, any company or individual can apply for registration with AEDB, if

• NTN Registration with FBR – Sole firms
• SECP registration – Private Limited Company 
• Registration with Registrar of Firms- for AOPs
• Active Sales Tax Registration (GST/ STRN)
• Registration with Provincial Revenue Authority as per address
• PRA:          Punjab Revenue Authority – For Punjab
• SRA:          Sindh Revenue Authority – For sindh
• KPRA:        Revenue Authority – For KPK
• BRA :         Balochistan Revenue Authority – For Balochistan 
• Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Registration in category C5 or above with desired specialization codes
• Details of solar projects implemented in last 1 to 3 years, if any
• AEDB Bank Guarantee not less than 4 years from any national bank

iii- 1Mw Registration in Pakistan

AEDB C1 category Registration Requirements

C1 is the highest AEDB category which allows above 500KW (Hybrid) as

• On-Grid : 1 Mw allowed
• Off-Grid : No Limit

AEDB V1 requirements are as under

• NTN Registration with FBR – Sole firms
• SECP registration – Private Limited Company 
• Registration with Registrar of Firms- for AOPs
• Active Sales Tax Registration (GST/ STRN)
• Registration with Provincial Revenue Authority as per firm’s address

• PRA:          Punjab Revenue Authority – For Punjab
• SRA:          Sindh Revenue Authority – For Sindh
• KPRA:        Revenue Authority – For KPK
• BRA :         Balochistan Revenue Authority – For Balochistan
• Pakistan Engineeirng Council (PEC) Registration in category C3 or above with desired specialization codes
• Details of solar projects implemented in last 1 to 3 years
• AEDB Bank Guarantee not less than 4 years from any national bank of Rs 5 lacs

AEDB Registration Fee (till Dec, 2021)

As per the new policy AEDB Regulations 2021, the AEDB Fee structure has been revised. Now AEDB will charge a fee for 3 years of registration on New as well as Renewal of expired AEDB license.

AEDB Category (Old Name)	AEDB Category (New Name)	Category Limit	03 years cost
V3	C3	250kw	755,000-
V2	C2	500kw	1,175,000-
V1	C1	No limit	1,595,000-

AEDB Registration Cost

Cost can be in terms of Time & Finance. However, around 2.5 – 3.5 months are required for the complete registration process. For example, like

AEDB 250KW total cost estimation

PEC C6 cost estimation: Rs 75,000

AEDB total cost: Rs 740,000

GST & PRA Registration : Rs 15,000

Total estimated cost: Rs 830,000

AEDB Registration Fee for year 2023

As per the AEDB policy implemented in September 2021, the AEDB Registration fee & processing fee will increase by 5% every year.

AEDB Net Metering Application Form

When it comes to AEDB registration, then AEDB Registration form will be required. To download AEDB registration form, click here AEDB registration form download

AEDB Certification Registration Regulations 2018

Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) regulations 2018 were notified to support green energies in Pakistan.

AEDB Certification Regulations 2021

AEDB implemented new regulations 2021 through a notification vide number B/3/2/Regulations-18-19 on 1st Sept 2021.

There are some changes in AEDB Certifications Regulations 2018-19. Major changes are discussed below

AEDB Bank Guarantee Format

Bank guarantee is one of the most important documents while applying for AEDB certification. Now the question is how to apply for a bank guarantee with any bank in Pakistan. To get AEDB bank guarantee format, click here

AEDB Bank guarantee is required of Rs 5 lacs for minimum next 4 years

AEDB Roles and Responsibilities

Alternative Energy Development Board AEDB is a government organization operating under the Ministry of Water & Power since May 2006. The organization is responsible for ARE Alternative & Renewable Energy development in the country. Remember, the main objectives of AEDB are as under

• Regulate Alternative & Renewable system in the country
• Attract Local & Foreign investment in green energies
• Encourage & facilitate the service providers in solar & green energies
• Provide opportunities for generation of  low cost & pollution free electricity means
• Provide a bridge between Financial funding institutes & clients (Bank leasing opportunities)
• Authorize the AEDB Registered companies for AEDB Net Metering eligibility

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