China Export Rebate Cuts May Raise India Solar, BESS Prices

China will remove VAT export rebates for solar components from April 1, 2026

February 16, 2026

/ Energy Storage, Markets & Policy, Mercom Research Focus, Solar

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China’s recent decision to cancel value-added tax (VAT) rebates on exports of solar and related products from April 1, 2026, is likely to increase project costs for India’s solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) developers.

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