Government to introduce concessions for home solar battery systems in 2027 budget

Concessions will be introduced for home solar battery systems through the 2027 budget, Minister of Power and Energy Anura Karunathilaka told Parliament on November 5, 2026.
He stated that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will announce the concession scheme on November 12 during the presentation of the budget.
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- EසිதThe President proposed battery subsidies and tax cuts for residential solar systems in the budget.
- EMinister Anura Karunathilaka pledged revised payment schemes and new incentives for solar investors.
- EMP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam challenged the Minister regarding administrative delays and reduced incentives for solar applicants.
- EThis storyThe government announced upcoming budget concessions for home solar battery systems.