Gov’t to exempt solar panels and batteries from import duties – Ato Forson
Verified: 2 outlets have reported this story since Nov 12, 2 of them from Ghana.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced plans to exempt solar panels and batteries from import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) as part of efforts to reduce the cost of renewable energy and encourage more households and businesses to switch to solar power.
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2 outlets from Ghana, where the story is: 3News, MyJoyOnline · how we count
- Nov 12, 9:18 PM UTCFirst report· you’re reading thisGov’t to exempt solar panels and batteries from import duties – Ato Forsonmyjoyonline.com ↗
- Nov 12, 11:00 PM UTC+2 hSolar panels and batteries to be exempt from import duty and VAT – 2027 Budget3news.com ↗
- Verified: a second independent outlet reported itNov 12, 11:00 PM UTC · +2 h
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