Addressing Your Concerns
SolarBuzz, in partnership with the Jamaica Renewable Energy Association (JREA), wants to thank you for your patience as we continue our discussions with the Government regarding the recently added Net-billing requirement for the Residential Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Tax Credit. We have heard your frustration especially now that the tax filing deadline has passed, regarding the sudden requirement for a Net-billing license to claim the solar tax credit.
We are working diligently with the relevant authorities to remove or amend this net-billing requirement and expect to reach a viable solution after a series of upcoming meetings in the weeks ahead. We appreciate your patience and will update you the moment we have received final confirmation.
The Jamaica Electricity Act and Self-Generators
Under The Jamaica Electricity Act (2015), self-generators who produce electricity solely for their own consumption—such as homeowners with hybrid solar-and-battery systems—are exempt from requiring a Net-billing license. As long as no power is exported to the grid, these systems are considered self-use only and should not require any additional licensing. The law’s intent is to encourage renewable energy adoption without unnecessary red tape for those who simply use the grid as backup.
Our Commitment to You
We appreciate your continued trust in SolarBuzz, and we promise to keep you informed as soon as there are any official changes. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to our team.
Thank you for your support and understanding.