Uzbekistan launched its "Sunny House" (Quyoshli Xonadon) program on April 1, 2023. Under this initiative, individuals who install solar photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of up to 50 kW receive a state subsidy of 1,000 soums for every 1 kWh of surplus electricity they feed back into the unified power grid.
The volume of electricity transferred to the grid is tracked via smart meters, and the accumulated earnings are displayed directly in the "Soliq" (Tax) mobile app. Although individuals frequently refer to these payouts as "cashback," current regulations officially classify them as subsidies.
Recently, however, several solar panel owners have raised concerns over delays in receiving these export subsidies. In their appeals, residents are demanding explanations for the payment backups, asking whether the issue is a temporary glitch or a systemic failure, and seeking clear timelines for when their funds will be disbursed.
Over the past week alone, multiple complaints were voiced regarding the missing subsidy payments. One affected resident from the Fergana province shared: "I am from Fergana, and my subsidy has not been paid out since May 25. This issue is highly relevant across the entire country right now. Personally, I really want to know why these payments are being delayed."
When asked for comment, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy explained that these subsidies are funded directly from the state budget, meaning that the allocation and disbursement of funds fall strictly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
In response, the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated that the issue is actively being addressed and a formal statement will be issued in the near future.
This bottleneck comes on the heels of earlier reports indicating that the total income generated by Uzbeks from selling solar energy had surged ninefold.
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