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Tax classification of solar power supply system

Tax classification of solar power supply system

To resolve the disputes regarding GST rates of solar power-based projects involving both supply of goods and services, the GST Council in its 31st meeting decided to introduce a deemed valuation of 70...

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Solar power Generating System classifiable under HSN Code

Supply of Solar Inverter, Controller, Battery and panels would covered under “Solar Power Generating System ” as a whole in terms of SI No. 234 of Schedule-I of the

May 17, 2026
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GST on supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Solar

Since the impugned transaction for supply and commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) water pumping system is a “works contract” u/s 2(119) as supply of services, hence question of principal supply does not arise and so GST tax rate of Solar power Generating System or Solar Power Based Devices under notification No 01/2017-CT (Rate) dated

Apr 19, 2026
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Taxation in India Classification, Types and More (UPSC Notes)

Explore the classification of taxes in India, including specific vs. ad valorem taxes, and learn about direct and indirect taxes for UPSC preparation. 2017. It aims to simplify the taxation process by unifying multiple indirect taxes into a single tax structure. GST is applied to the supply of goods and services, with rates varying based on

Sep 14, 2025
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CBIC clarifies applicability of GST rates on Solar PV Power Projects

The CBIC vide Circular No. 163/19/2021-GST dated October 06, 2021 has provided clarification regarding GST rates & classification based on the recommendations of the GST Council in its 45th meeting held on September 17, 2021.. Applicability of GST rates on Solar PV Power Projects . Representations have been received seeking clarification regarding the

Jan 13, 2026
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Turnkey EPC contract is a "composite supply"

Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling —– Solar Power Plant –Work Contract--The appellant executed ''Engineering Procurement, and Commissioning'' - EPC contracts for Solar Power Generating Systems commonly known as ''Solar Power Plants''.The appellant contracted to do end to end setting up of a solar power plant which includes supply of various goods as well as

Mar 14, 2026
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M/s Apex Powers

Ans- "Solar Panel, Inverter,Controller and battery are essential elements of “solar power generating System” and supply of aforesaid four items as a whole would cover under the “solar power generating System” But cable & monitoring structures are also supplementary elements of “solar power generating. System”

Apr 09, 2026
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Solar home lighting systems attracts GST @ 12%

The Applicant submitted that the supply of Solar home lighting systems is covered under the ''Solar power based devices'' vide Sl. No. 201A of Schedule II of Notification No. 1/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated June 28, 2017 (“the Goods rate notification”). Issue: What is the appropriate classification of Solar home lighting systems under GST

Jul 10, 2025
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GST on supply of solar rooftop power plant along with design

Therefore goods as discussed supra which are used in connection with generation of power from sunlight are covered under the definition of “Solar Power Generating System” and will be covered under serial no. 234 of Schedule-I of the Notification No. 01/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017, the applicable rate of GST on such supply of

Aug 14, 2025
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Tax liability for solar power business in India

Income tax Act, 1961 allows solar power generating companies a tax waiver on 100% of profits for 10 Assessment years (from initial assessment year) under section 80-IA (sub section 4) during first 15 years of its operational life. The same is valid

Jun 02, 2026
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Classification of Solar Power Generation Systems

Solar power system parts are divided into off-grid power generation system, grid-connected power generation system and distributed power generation system. The following is a detailed introduction to the classification of solar power system parts: 1. as well as power supply system monitoring devices and environmental monitoring device

Apr 28, 2026
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GST Rates & HSN Codes for Solar Rooftop Products

The sections represent broader classification of goods and chapters represent a smaller section that filters down to particular product section. Solar Power Generating Systems: 85 (4/6 digit code awaited) 12%: Solar Inverter: 8504: 12%: Data Loggers: 8517: 18%: GI Mounting Structure: 7308: 18%: Al Mounting Structure: 7610: 18%: Cables: 8544

May 12, 2026
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GST Rates on Solar Power based devices & System

Hence, the classification of solar panels is clear and it attract 5% rate of GST. Solar pump:–A solar water pump is used for extracting water from ponds, rivers. bore wells or other sources of water which are then used to meet the water requirements for irrigation, community water supply, livestock and other purposes.Pumps are also used for water

Feb 01, 2026
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TAXABILITY OF EPC CONTRACTS FOR SOLAR PLANT

The contract entered into by the parties includes end to end activities i.e. supply of various goods and services and hence is for the supply of Solar Power generating System. In Re: RFE Solar Pvt. Ltd. 2019 (3) TMI 920 - APPELLATE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE RULING, RAJASTHAN;, supplier was engaged in executing ''Engineering Procurement, and

Apr 19, 2026
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Classification of solar photovoltaic power generation system

Photovoltaic power generation system, that is, solar cell application system, is generally divided into two categories: independent operation photovoltaic power generation system and grid-connected photovoltaic power generation system.The independent operating photovoltaic power generation system is shown in the figure (a) below, which consists of a

Oct 04, 2025
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Tax Insights

GST rates and classification of certain goods and services in light of industry representations and existing ambiguity. The key clarifications provided in these circulars are discussed below in detail. In detail A. Clarifications on rates and classification of goods Retrospective application of 70:30 ratio for Solar PV power projects

Jun 22, 2026
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GST Rate on supply of Solar Power Generating System

7) Since the impugned transaction for EPC Contract for the Solar Power generating system is a works contract under section 2(119) as supply of services hence question of principal supply does not arise and so GST tax rate of Solar power Generating System under notification No 01/2017-CT (Rate) dated 28.06.2017, at S. No. 234, under HSN

May 11, 2026
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Classification and GST Rate for Solar Home Lighting System

The Applicant submitted that the supply of Solar home lighting systems is covered under the ''Solar power based devices'' vide Sl. No. 201A of Schedule II of Notification No. 1/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated June 28, 2017 (“the Goods rate notification”). Issue: What is the appropriate classification of Solar home lighting systems under GST

Jul 16, 2025
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GST on Solar powered Robotic Cleaning Systems

From the submissions of the applicant, it is observed that the said product, is working on solar power and thus, the same merits classification chapter heading 8479 and also qualifies as a ''solar power based device'' in terms of sub-cfause (b) of Entry no, 234 of Notification no.1/ 2017 integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28 June 2017 (as amended

May 07, 2026
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Applicable GST rate on supply installation

S. No. 38 of the Table mentioned in the notification No. 8/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated 28th June, 2017 [G.S.R. 683(E)], the value of supply of goods for the purposes of this entry shall be deemed as seventy per cent. of the gross consideration charged for all such supplies, and the remaining thirty per cent. of the gross consideration charged shall be deemed

Oct 13, 2025
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Advance Ruling treating EPC contracts for construction of

solar power generating system and accordingly, the same should be taxed at concessional rate of 5%. The intention of both the parties i.e., supplier and the recipient is to supply the whole of solar power generating system in totality which consists of various goods and services such as erection, commissioning etc.

May 11, 2026
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GST rates on solar power based devices and systems

Composite supply of goods along with the supply of construction services of the solar power plant 70% of the value is considered as supply of goods and taxed at 12% of GST Balance 30% of the contract value is considered as supply of services and taxed at a standard tax rate of service which is 18%.

Feb 24, 2026
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Classification of goods and rates of GST

Classification of goods - rate of GST - sale of solar energy products as Solar Water pumping system as a whole - the supply of solar energy based bore well water

Aug 02, 2025
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Customs Duty And GST

The Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 (''CGST Act'') and related legislations received the assent of the President on 12.04.2017 and came into force on 01.07.2017, by way of Notifications No. 9/2017, 12/2017 & 13/2017 (''GST Law'').The GST Law subsumes multiple taxes and duties which were levied by the Central and State Governments

Sep 25, 2025
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GST Rates on Solar Power based devices & System

GST Rates on Solar Power based devices & System. The ARA, Rajasthan has pronounced judgment on 3.9.2021, in the case of Sapna Gupta (2021) 36 J.K.Jain''s GST & VR

Jun 23, 2026
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Solar power system | PPT

Solar Power Projects in Pakistan • On May 29, 2012 The Project titled "Introduction of Clean Energy by Solar Electricity Generation System" of Japan International Cooperation Agency This project can produce 178.08 KW power through Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Systems in Islamabad. • South Korea has shown its interest to install a power plant

Sep 04, 2025
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Classification of goods and rates of GST

Classification of goods and rates of GST - solar inverter - the combination of solar panel, inverter, solar battery and charge controller may qualify as “Solar Power Generating System, taxable @12% of GST - As the combination of solar inverter & battery do not make “Solar Power Generating System”, thus the said supply will be treated as

Apr 24, 2026
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Solar power supply | Income Tax

1 A company is availing solar power from an individual, who is having the facility to generate the solar power. 2 The solar power supplier has raised the invoice to the company in his own name. 3 The query is Whether TDS is applicable on this solar power supply or it is exempted from deducting the TDS. 4 Pls clarify

May 04, 2026
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GST on sale of units generated from solar plant Goods and Services Tax

Though the Supply of electricity generation is exempted vide notification no. 02/2017 & Services provided by way of transmission or generation of electricity by an electricity transmission or distribution utility vide notification no. 12/2017 but in case any person other than Transmission and distribution utilities provides supply of electricity shall be levied GST.

Jul 28, 2025
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Introduction to the classification of solar photovoltaic

Compared with a single energy independent system, a hybrid power supply system that uses diesel generators and photovoltaic arrays can provide energy that does not depend on weather. Its advantages are: 1. The use of hybrid

May 19, 2026
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GST rates on solar power based devices and systems

• If the solar power generating system is to be treated as a moveable property, it would have to be taxed under Entry 234 of Notification 1/2017-Central tax (Rate) dated 28 June 2017, and the

Dec 23, 2025
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GST Applicability & Tax Rates on Renewable Energy

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

Sep 21, 2025
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18% GST on EPC Contract of solar power plant treated as

8) Since the impugned transaction for EPC Contract for the Solar Power Plant is a works contract under section 2(119) as supply of services hence question of principal supply does not arise and so GST tax rate of Solar power Generating System under notification No 01/2017-CT (Rate) dated 28.06.2017, at S. No. 234, under HSN Classification 84

May 07, 2026
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GST Rates on Solar PV Power Projects

The CBIC issued Circular No. 163/19/2021-GST dated 06th October 2021 clarifying on various GST classification issues including GST rates on Solar PV Power Projects. Read article for more

Nov 01, 2025
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GST on EPC contract for set up of solar power generating system

7) Since the impugned transaction for EPC Contract for the Solar Power Plant is a works contract under section 2(119) as supply of services hence question of principal supply does not arise and so GST tax rate of Solar power Generating System under notification No 01/2017-CT (Rate) dated 28.06.2017, at S. No. 234, under HSN Classification 84

Feb 13, 2026
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Depreciation Rates for FY 2024-25 Under Income Tax Act

Tax Base is the amount attributed to the asset or liability for tax purpose. Illustration: An asset with a cost Rs 150 has a carrying amount of Rs 100. Cumulative depreciation for tax purposes is Rs 90 and the tax rate is 25%. therefore, the tax base (opening balance as per IT Act) is –

Jul 05, 2026
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Classification of Solar Power-based Projects

To resolve the disputes regarding GST rates of solar power-based projects involving both supply of goods and services, the GST Council in its 31st meeting decided to introduce a deemed valuation of 70:30 for supply of

Jun 03, 2026
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2018 (10) TMI 1046

Whether EPC contract for set up of solar power generating system be considered as a composite supply with PV modules being the principal supply and be taxed at a rate of 5% (i.e. tax rate

Aug 03, 2025
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18% GST applicable on combination of solar inverter & battery

The classification list which was approved by the Jurisdictional Assistant Commissioner on 23-3-1995 also acknowledges that the inverter charger card and. solar power generating system are one arid the same and the exemption is admissible to the said system. two or more supplies shall be treated as a supply of that particular supply which

Dec 26, 2025
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GST on Solar Power based devices & System

The appellant has sought advance ruling as to the classification of the goods proposed to be supplied by them and the rate of GST applicable on different types of sale (supply) of such solar energy based products such as

Apr 03, 2026
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Customs Duty And GST

Classification under the CTH 8541 also covers solar cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels. However, the heading does not cover panels or modules equipped with elements, however simple, (for example, diodes to control the direction of the current), which supply the power directly to, for example, a motor.

Apr 26, 2026
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Classification of solar power plants (PV power plants)

The most widespread on-grid solar PV power plants, which can both operate on the electrical supply into 0.4 kV internal grid without overflow of electrical power to the external grid, and transmit all the generated energy in the grid with a higher voltage.

Feb 04, 2026

6 Frequently Asked Questions about “Tax classification of solar power supply system”

Are solar panels taxable under GST?

(i) Solar Panel has a specific entry in the 1st schedule and the same is taxable at the rate of 5% GST; (ii) Solar Pump is a solar power based device which is covered under entry No. 234 of notfn No.1/2017-CT (R) dated 28.6.2017 and, therefore, taxable at the rate of 5%.GST;

What is the GST rate for solar power?

70% of the value is considered as supply of goods and taxed at 12% of GST. Balance 30% of the contract value is considered as supply of services and taxed at a standard tax rate of service which is 18%. All renewable energy devices, including solar devices or solar power projects, are covered under the ambit of GST.

Are solar power based devices taxed at 18% GST?

It is not a device-dependent on solar power. So, it will fall under HSN 8504, which is read as “Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors”, and are taxed at 18%. Solar structure: They are not solar power-based or solar power-based devices. Thus, solar structures are taxed at 18% GST.

Are solar controllers taxable?

Solar controller is neither solar power based device nor a part of it. As such, it falls under HSN code 8504 reading as “Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors” and taxable @ 18%. 3. Solar Structure─ The structures are neither solar power based devices nor their parts and fall under HSN code 7308 and taxable at 18%. 4.

Are solar installations taxable?

The appellant has mainly submitted that the entries in tariff notfn for both goods and services have been amended since 1.2.2019 itself to give effect to taxability of contracts for supplies of goods with installation services in the sector of solar devices in a ratio of 70:30 with an effective rate of 8.9%.

What is the applicable rate for solar power based projects?

However, no specific clarity existed wrt the applicable rate on solar power-based projects comprising of both supply of goods and services.

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