Govt Agrees to Lower Tax on Solar Panels

Govt Cuts Proposed 18% Tax on Solar Panels

The budget 2025-2026 introduced taxes in various fields in Pakistan, including taxes on small cars, hybrid cars, and solar panels. In the recent news, we came to know that the taxes on Hybrid cars were rejected by the government. Besides this, a massive 18% tax was proposed on the import of solar panels. However, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced a lower tax rate during a National Assembly session.

Let’s have a look at the new tax rate!

Reduction in the Proposed Solar Panels Tax

The government has finally announced a reduction in the tax on solar panels. In the National Assembly session, the Deputy Prime Minister said that the government has agreed on 10% instead of 18% on the solar panel imports this year. It’s an 8% decrease from the initial proposal which bring some relief for the people.

In Pakistan, there are many people who are opting for solar panels and getting them installed. As solar panels are energy energy-efficient solution and help in the reduction of electricity bills, the initially proposed tax would have been a nightmare for people.

Considering all of this, the imposed tax on the import of solar panels was suggested to support the local manufacturers of Pakistan. Not only this, but the higher sales tax on solar panels will result in a significant decrease in the number of people opting for this energy source.

Solar Panel Brands in Pakistan

If you are thinking of buying solar panels in Pakistan, check out the existing and expected prices that you need to know:

Brand	600-Watt Panels	Existing Price Range	Expected Price Range
Jinko	Tiger Neo N-Type Bifacial	Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 25,000	Rs. 23,000 to Rs. 27,500
Canadian	TOPHiKu6 600W Panel	Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 23,000	Rs. 23,000 to Rs. 25,500
Trina	Vertex N-Type Bifacial	Rs. 19,000 to Rs. 23,000	Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 25,500

As you can see, the prices of some of the best solar panels in Pakistan are still expected to increase after the implementation of this proposal.

Conclusion

To sum up, the taxes imposed on solar panels in the recent budget are reduced from 18% to 10%. This decrease of 8% compared to the initial proposal will help people in making decisions when buying solar panels. However, take advantage of this energy efficiency solution by choosing the right type of solar panels in Pakistan.