{
  "id": 19708080,
  "title": "Gov’t to exempt solar panels and batteries from import duties – Ato Forson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/govt-to-exempt-solar-panels-and-batteries-from-import-duties-ato",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T21:12:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/govt-to-exempt-solar-panels-and-batteries-from-import-duties-ato-forson/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced plans to exempt solar panels and batteries from import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) as part of the government's efforts to reduce the cost of renewable energy and encourage more households and businesses to switch to solar power. The policy, which forms part of the government’s 24-hour economy programme, is expected to make solar energy more affordable and improve access to reliable electricity across the country. The exemptions are intended to lower the initial cost of installing solar systems and encourage households, businesses, and other institutions to invest in renewable energy, ultimately contributing to national development and energy security.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}