Effective 1 January 2026

Solar ATAP

Malaysia's new rooftop solar initiative for clean, renewable energy generation.

70%
RE target by 2050
5kW
Single-phase
15kW
Three-phase
100%
Max demand limit

About Solar ATAP

A continuation of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) program. Generate solar energy from your rooftop and sell excess power back to the grid.

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Key Features

  • No specific quota — Open participation with grid protection measures
  • Energy offset — Sell excess solar energy to the grid
  • Better than SelCo — More attractive incentives
  • 100% max demand — Optimize your solar installation
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Offset Rates

  • Non-Domestic — System Marginal Price (SMP)
  • Domestic — Energy Charge Rate (residential tariff)
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Capacity Limits

  • Single-phase — Up to 5kW
  • Three-phase — Up to 15kW
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How to Apply

View Official Announcement →

What's Changed

December 2025 updates include improvements based on stakeholder feedback.

Program Start Date

Changed
September
1 December 2025
→
December
1 January 2026

Quota System

New
September
Not specified
→
December
No specific quota

Domestic Offset Rate

Improved
September
SMP for all users
→
December
Energy Charge Rate

Single-Phase Capacity

New
September
Not specified
→
December
5kW allowed

Three-Phase Capacity

Improved
Previous
12.5kW
→
New
15kW (+20%)
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What Stays the Same

  • Core NEM principle — excess energy sold to grid
  • More attractive than SelCo program
  • Installation limit at 100% maximum demand
  • SMP rate for non-domestic users
  • 70% renewable energy target by 2050
View September Announcement →

Program Timeline

June 2025
Net Energy Metering (NEM) program ends
12 September 2025
Solar ATAP first announced
19 December 2025
Updated announcement with improvements
31 December 2025
Guidelines published on Suruhanjaya Tenaga
1 January 2026
Applications open via SEDA Malaysia

Suruhanjaya Tenaga

Guidelines

SEDA Malaysia

Applications

PETRA

Official Ministry
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Contact