Here’s a breakdown of a recent proposal in Pakistan regarding solar power:
- The Issue:Â The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has suggested a tax on people who use solar panels for their homes or businesses (residential and commercial).
- The Tax Details: This proposed tax would be Rs. 2,000 per kilowatt and would only apply to those installing 12 kilowatts or more of solar power.
- The Approval Process:
- The CPPA’s proposal has been sent to the Ministry of Energy for review.
- If approved by the Ministry, it would then need final approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- The Impact:
- If implemented, this tax would mean someone installing a 12-kilowatt solar system would pay an additional **Rs. 24,000 (tax)`.
- Potential Price Reduction: The government is also considering ways to reduce the overall cost of solar panels.
Additional Information:
- This news comes alongside a plan by Sindh province to switch its jails to solar power. This initiative aims to use solar energy to run fans in prison barracks.
