The government will require utilities to purchase surplus electricity generated from solar power systems at a predetermined price for 10 years, possibly as early as this year.
In an effort to encourage use of renewable energy sources and stimulate the flagging economy, the government will introduce a “feed-in” tariff scheme under which owners of solar power systems connected to the grid will be paid a premium rate.
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