According to reports, a summary of rationalization of net metering power buyback rates is also under consideration.
ISLAMABAD: Be ready for another huge tax, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) has proposed to the government to impose a tax on residential and commercial consumers installing solar systems.
According to the media reports, CPPAG has sent a summary in this regard to the Ministry of Energy (Power Division).
CPPA-G has proposed to levy a tax of Rs. 2,000 per kWh on residential and commercial solar panel users.
According to reports, a summary of rationalization of net metering power buyback rates is also under consideration.
The customers using 12 kilowatt panels will have to pay a tax of Rs 10. A summary of Rs 24,000 has been sent to the Prime Minister for approval by the ministry.
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After approval of the summary, an application will be filed with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to reduce the net metering electricity buyback rate.
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