This week’s budget speech is likely to deliver new incentives for the installation of solar power in homes and businesses, and further fuel the boom in an industry that has seen thousands of homeowners install rooftop panels. 

Yet some say tax incentives for households will be hard to implement and the focus should instead be on lowering import duties on solar panels, batteries and inverters to cut the cost for consumers. ..

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