Govt has second thoughts on changes to solar policy

Govt has second thoughts on changes to solar policy

Cabinet seeks new recommendations for changes to net metering policy after incorporating feedback from stakeholders.

The transition to monthly billing of delivered and received amounts of electricity for solar power plant owners has greatly reduced interest in this self-sufficient energy solution. ECE has therefore developed the NET-MET model, which maintains the advantages of the so-called "net metering" and at the same time enables high savings.

CA Public Utilities Commission proposal is a major setback for California’s solar goals

A message from A.M. Sun Solar + Roofing- – Will the State of California break contractual agreements with nearly 2 million solar customers? That’s the […]

Kenya’s Solar Energy Revolution at Risk: How New Caps Threaten Renewable Progress – The Black Examiner

NAIROBI, Kenya | Examiner — Kenya’s bold leap into renewable energy through net metering now faces an unexpected hurdle—regulatory caps that could slow the country’s solar power adoption. The move has drawn criticism from energy experts and businesses alike, who argue that the restrictions undermine the very innovation that was set to transform Kenya’s electricity landscape. Introduced in early 2024, net metering allowed consumers to generate so…

Good News for Solar Consumers! Govt Rejected Buyback Rate Reduction

The federal cabinet has decided to pause the implementation of new Solar Net Metering Regulations, which proposed reducing the buyback rate to Rs. 10 per unit. This decision came after widespread criticism, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed further discussions with stakeholders before moving forward. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) had initially suggested lowering the rate due to market conditions and the financial strain …

Govt Rethinks Solar Net Metering Policy

The government is reconsidering its decision to change the solar net metering policy after receiving criticism from consumers and business groups. The move to reduce the buyback rate of solar energy from Rs27 to Rs10 per unit had sparked backlash, leading officials to promise a more inclusive approach. During a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, it was decided that all stakeholders would be consulted before finalizing any …