Definition of solar power generating system for tax exemptions

[Srinivas Kumar]

There is tax exemption for solar power generating system category in excise and also 4 or 5% VAT or Nil taxes on solar powr genrating system in various states. Question is what constitutes 'solar power generating system' ? What are its components ? Generally a solar system has solar panels, control electronics, inverter, battery, mild steel frames, and civil works. But this is not defined in this way. So how does one define such a solar power generating system if components are billed individually but going to the same project ? Does billing only civil under solar power generating system being done for a solar power plant, attract same level of taxes and exemptions as provided for the category solar power generating system ?

 

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Clarifying Tax Exemption Criteria for Solar Power Systems: Definition and Billing of Components under VAT and CST Rules. A discussion on a forum addresses the definition and tax exemption criteria for solar power generating systems under VAT and CST regulations. The query seeks clarity on what constitutes a solar power generating system, mentioning components like solar panels, control electronics, inverters, batteries, frames, and civil works. The question arises whether billing these components individually, yet for the same project, qualifies for tax exemptions. The response asks if the issue has been clarified, indicating a need for further discussion or information on the matter.