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Kokang Army to Impose Annual Tax on Solar Power Users in Northern Shan State

Published

15 August 2026

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regulatory

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Climate Tech

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Myanmar

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Read at bnionline.net

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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Kokang MNDAA in northern Shan State will impose an annual tax of 700 Chinese RMB per kilowatt on private solar power users, requiring registration and a lump-sum payment, while prohibiting grid connection. This adds financial pressure on residents who relied on solar during prolonged blackouts and faces legal penalties for non-payment.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face an expanded cost barrier to solar adoption in northern Shan State as the Kokang army targets solar users with heavy annual taxes and strict registration. This policy forces you to rethink onsite power strategies where grid service is politicised and costly.

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