The federal government has halted the imposition of additional taxes on solar energy users and directed a review of the net metering policy, according to official sources.
Speaking to Express News, sources confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and several federal ministers opposed the proposed taxation plan targeting consumers who generate electricity through solar panels.
The energy minister has been asked to revisit the existing net metering policy and propose amendments that do not burden clean energy users.
Under the proposed policy, the government had planned to buy electricity from solar users at Rs10 per unit, alongside new tax clauses, sparking backlash from consumers and industry stakeholders.
Officials say the move reflects the government’s commitment to promoting renewable energy and making the transition to solar power more accessible and affordable.
Further consultation on the revised policy is expected in the coming weeks.
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