It's been a stormy week in Saskatchewan politics&nbsp;after&nbsp;SaskPower announced it was capping&nbsp;its net-metering program earlier than expected.

The program&nbsp;lets customers with solar panels feed their electricity into the grid and use it later.

New net metering program must consider those without solar power: Scott Moe

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the part of the reason the province is reviewing and replacing its now cancelled net metering program is to accommodate the needs of people who can’t afford to invest in solar power. 

Premier Scott Moe took questions about the cancellation of a net-metering program, which the province says it will review and replace within weeks. 

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Premier Scott Moe took questions Wednesday about the cancellation of a net metering program, which the province says it will review and replace within weeks. 

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SaskPower stopping net metering program until review complete

SaskPower is halting its net metering program after reaching the cap of 16 megawatts two years earlier than expected.

NB Power is looking at a study that says it should consider leasing solar power systems to homes and businesses.

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Applications to the net metering program have increased 80 per cent since July.

The surprise development&nbsp;resulted in cries of outrage from the province's solar industry — as well as&nbsp;other critics.

 host Stefani Langenegger&nbsp;asks Regina Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk&nbsp;and CBC Saskatchewan political reporter Adam Hunter to shine a light on the controversy.

CBC Saskatchewan's Political Panel is CBC political affairs reporter Adam Hunter, left, and Regina Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk.

Political Panel shines a light on solar power dispute

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