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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 the rationalization of net metering power buyback rates is also under consideration.
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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.
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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