Pakistan
CPPA-G Proposes Tax on Solar Panel Users
Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) has suggested imposing a tax on residential and commercial consumers who have installed solar panel.
Tax Proposal Details
According to sources, CPPA-G has proposed a tax of Rs. 2,000 per kilowatt on both residential and commercial solar panel users.
This means that users with 12-kilowatt panels will have to pay a tax of Rs. 24,000.
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The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has received the summary and sent it to the Prime Minister for approval.
Rationalization of Buyback Rates
In addition to the tax proposal, the summary also includes a plan to rationalize the buyback rates of net metering electricity.
If approved, an application will be lodged with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to decrease the buyback rates of net metering electricity.
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Implications and Concerns
The proposed tax on solar panel users has raised concerns about the government’s commitment to renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions.
Solar energy is a clean and sustainable source of power, and taxing its users may discourage people from adopting this environmentally friendly option.
