When dealing with the sale of solar panels and related products under GST, the tax rate depends on whether or not installation services are provided, and how the invoice is structured.
When both products and services are sold together, installation services for solar panels are typically taxed at 5% as well (since the solar panel is the principal supply).
Discover the GST rates applicable on solar panels, benefits of GST, and how it affects pricing. Learn how to claim GST on your solar panel purchases.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on renewable energy devices, with rates rationalised from 12% to 5%.
Under the GST 2.0 amendments, a uniform GST rate of 5 percent was introduced on most renewable energy devices and systems, including solar power-based equipment. This change
The Indian renewable energy sector has received a major policy boost with the reduction of GST rates on solar and other clean energy devices. In its 56th meeting, the GST Council recommended
“The GST rate on renewable energy equipment/devices that were at 12% has been reduced to 5%,” the Finance Ministry said in a release on September 3. The new rates will come into
Section 9 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 levies tax (i.e., CGST) at the rate notified by the government. Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), notify the rate of Goods at
“The GST rate on renewable energy equipment/devices that were at 12% has been reduced to 5%,” the Finance Ministry said in a release on
On September 3, 2025, the 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, made a landmark decision: GST on solar goods and renewable energy equipment will be reduced
All renewable energy devices, including solar devices or solar power projects, are covered under the ambit of GST. This article throws light on the applicability, exemptions and GST rates on solar power
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