No taxation on imported solar panels, says Leghari
Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Owais Ahmed Khan Leghari, announced that the current government has no plans to impose taxes on imported solar panels. Moreover, speaking in a video message posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), Leghari stated, “Although a number of proposals were made to impose tax on
Latest price of 3kW, 5kW, 10kW solar systems in Pakistan
In response to rising electricity costs fueled by heavy taxation, a growing number of Pakistanis are turning to solar energy as an affordable alternative. The recent drop in solar panel prices—hitting historic lows in August due to an oversupply in the local market and declining global rates—has further fueled this
Solar panel prices continue to plummet in Pakistan
Solar panel prices in Pakistan have dropped once again, offering relief to consumers interested in renewable energy. Moreover, dealers in Karachi report that the cost per watt has now fallen to between PKR 30 and PKR 32. In addition, this decrease is linked to a 50% drop in global lithium
Discover world’s most reliable solar panel
WEB DESK: The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) has published its much-anticipated annual report on solar panel performance, revealing which manufacturers have achieved top marks in quality, performance, and reliability. This comprehensive evaluation sheds light on the leading solar panels and companies that excel in the demanding tests. Reliability: JA
Federal cabinet rejects new duty on solar panels
WEB DESK: On Tuesday, the federal cabinet decided not to impose new duties on solar panels, aiming to ensure that renewable solar energy remains accessible to all citizens. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who chaired the meeting, highlighted that the government’s top priorities are economic security for the common man and
Federal budget likely to increase solar panel costs
WEB DESK: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed imposing new taxes of more than 1.5 trillion rupees for the next fiscal year to the Prime Minister. Hum New reported that sales tax rate increases on income food items and proposals for sales tax on solar panels are also
Pakistani Students Develop Solar Panel Cleaning Robot
Pakistani students have developed a solar panel cleaning robot that can increase the efficiency of solar panel without requiring any additional investment. According to one of the developers, Ayesha Ashfaq, the solar panel cleaning robot has the ability to generate an additional 50,000 watts annually in a solar farm with
