Sudan's PM exempts solar systems for personal use from fees

▁Khartoum 2019 OnePress

In a move aimed at reducing the cost of access to alternative energy, Sudanese Prime Minister Kamel Idris issued a decision on Tuesday to exempt all parts and components of solar energy systems imported for personal use from customs, taxes and all other government fees.

The decision directed the ministries of finance, energy, industry and trade, the Central Bank of Sudan and the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Authority, along with the relevant authorities, to take the necessary measures to implement the decision.

The exemption comes in light of the growing reliance on solar energy as an alternative to traditional electricity sources, especially for domestic uses.