Solar ATAP, or Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme, is Malaysia's new rooftop solar scheme starting on 01 December 2025. It replaces the previous Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme and allows consumers to generate and use solar energy more flexibly.

✔ Eligible to apply

1. Registered TNB electricity consumer — including homeowners, businesses, factories, and institutions with an active TNB supply account
2. Not participating in other solar PV programmes, except for the following allowed cases:-
   • Feed-in Tariff (FiT) - under a normal supply account, not a separate FiT account with Electricity Utility
   • Existing NEM or Self-Consumption (SELCO) users, if the existing contract is terminated before joining Solar ATAP

✖ Not Eligible to apply

1. Not registered TNB electricity consumer
2. You are a consumer who is also a generator, including but not limited to:-
   • Co-generation systems
   • Back-feed generators
3. Multi-tenant Consumer - Premises where multiple different consumers occupy a single site with:-
   • Individual electricity supply accounts for landlords and tenants, or
   • Sub-metered arrangements under a master meter

• Solar energy generated is used first by the customer to power their properties.
• Any excess energy may be exported to the grid and credited to the customer's electricity bill.
• These export credits can be used to offset electricity imported from TNB within the same billing period only.
• Unused export credits cannot be carried forward to the next billing cycle and are deemed forfeited at the end of the billing period.

The technical studies required depend on the project’s voltage level and system capacity. Based on these applicants may need to conduct specific technical studies as outlined in the table below:-

Refer to Guidelines for Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme in Peninsular Malaysia, Page 17

Connection Confirmation Check (CCC) is final technical verification carried out to confirm that a solar PV system has been installed according to the approved design and is safe to connect to the electricity grid.

For residential low-voltage solar (> 5 kW and ≤ 72 kw), carried out by the EUC for low-voltage domestic solar PV installations.

Refer to Guidelines for Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme in Peninsular Malaysia, Page 21

Connection Assessment Study (CAS) is a technical analysis or system check conducted by the EUC or an approved party to evaluate the potential impact of a proposed Solar ATAP PV installation on the planning and operation of the EUC’s network where the system will be connected.

CAS is typically required for larger solar PV systems (> 72 kW) to assess whether the solar PV installation can be safely and acceptably connected to the supply system.

Refer to Guidelines for Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme in Peninsular Malaysia, Page 21

Power System Study (PSS) checks that the safety and protection settings of your solar PV system work properly with the electricity grid, so faults or abnormal conditions can be handled safely without causing damage or outages. For non-domestic solar systems with high voltage (>425 kW), the PSS must be conducted by a person approved by the Grid Owner.

Refer to Guidelines for Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme in Peninsular Malaysia, Page 21

The Electricity Utility Company (EUC) is the company that provides your electricity supply and manages your connection under participating solar programmes. This includes:-

• Approving solar PV connections
• Conducting technical checks such as CAS, CCC, and PSS
• Applying export credits for any excess solar energy
• Ensuring your system operates safely and complies with regulations

In Peninsular Malaysia, the EUC is Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).

System Marginal Price (SMP) is the actual market price of electricity, determined by the most expensive power plant needed to meet demand in each 30-minute period. Unlike the fixed export rate under NEM 3.0, SMP changes over time based on real-time electricity demand, available generation on the grid, and fuel and operating costs.

With Solar ATAP, domestic customers earn credits based on the Energy Charge, while non-domestic get credits based on the market rate (Average SMP) — so everyone gets fair value for the extra solar energy they export.

Example:-

1. Domestic Customers - based on energy bill credits (RM/kWh).

2. Non-Domestic Customers - System Marginal Price (SMP), a market-based electricity rate.

*Disclaimer : The calculations shown are for illustrative purposes only and are intended to help customers understand how Solar ATAP export credits work. Actual electricity bills may differ due to updated Energy Charges, SMP values, tariffs, network charges, ICPT, fixed charges, and other fees. For the latest Energy Charge, SMP, and tariffs, please check the official TNB website: myTNB Tariff

No. Under Solar ATAP, export credits can only be used within the same billing cycle. Any credits you don't use by the end of the month will expire, for both domestic and non-domestic customers.

For example, if you have earned RM300 in solar credits for your January bill and only used RM200, the remaining RM100 will expire when the February billing cycle begins.

No. Exported energy is automatically credited at the Energy Charge for domestic users or at SMP for non-domestic users, and consumers cannot choose when to sell.

Applications for Solar ATAP must be submitted through SEDA Malaysia’s online Solar ATAP system (eATAP). Applicants are required to appoint a SEDA Malaysia–registered PV Service Provider (RPVSP) to submit the application on their behalf.

List of Registered PV Service Provider (RPVSP)

At the moment, there are fiscal incentives offered to eligible companies in the form of Green Technology Incentive by Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Existing NEM or SELCO users may switch to Solar ATAP by terminating their current contract, with the programme period continuing from the original commissioning date. Solar ATAP has a 10-year contract period. After this period ends, the solar PV system may only be used for on-site self-consumption, and any excess energy exported will not be credited or carried forward.

Yes. If you sell your premises, the new owner may apply to continue the Solar ATAP programme for the remaining contract period. The programme will only continue after a new Solar ATAP contract is signed between the new owner and the EUC.

Applicants must comply with the licensing requirements set out under the Electricity Supply Act 1990 [Act 447].

Information :

• Applicant’s Profile
• Project information
• Technical information
• Proposed work plan

Documents :

• Document proofing site ownership (eg. MyKad/Passport/SSM Report)
• Single Line Diagram (SLD) endorsed by Competent Person
• Latest electricity bill
• Domestic customer : CCC report required for systems > 5kw to ≤ 72kW
• Non-domestic customers: CAS approval for >72 kW / PSS approval for high voltage

Self-Consumption (SELCO) is a renewable energy scheme introduced in Malaysia that enables electricity consumers — including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural users—to install and operate solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for their own energy needs. Under the SELCO framework, all electricity generated is consumed onsite, and no excess energy may be exported to the national grid. This initiative promotes sustainable energy use, cost efficiency, and reduced dependence on grid electricity.

1. Residential Users
- Homeowners with an existing electricity connection from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) or other licensed electricity providers can install solar PV systems to generate and use their own clean energy.

2. Commercial Users
- Businesses such as retail outlets, offices, and service providers can adopt SELCO to reduce their operational electricity costs and improve sustainability performance.

3. Industrial Users
- Factories, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses are eligible to install larger solar PV systems under SELCO to meet their high daytime energy demands.

Most modern solar systems can be retrofitted with a battery (BESS). It may require an additional inverter or hybrid inverter, depending on your system.

You'll need to select your desired Solar PV Provider. buySolar will assess your site, design the system, and guide you through every step of the application.

buySolar will help prepare and submit the required documents to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). These typically include:-

• SELCO application and installation information forms
• System layout drawings and technical specifications
• Proof of property ownership or tenancy
• Latest electricity bill
• Power System Study (PSS) — required for systems above 72 kWp
• Completion and testing certificates after installation

Applications can be made online through myTNB portal or directly to TNB’s Renewable Energy Division. buySolar can assist you with the process and ensure your system meets all SELCO requirements.

Existing NEM customer can continue using their systems as usual under their current agreements. You will still enjoy the bill offset benefits for the full duration of their NEM contract (for example, 10 years from the system's commissioning date).

Starting 30 June 2025, new users no longer can apply under NEM. Instead, SELCO scheme is the option, where all solar energy generated is used directly within the premises, and any excess energy cannot be exported back to the grid.

No. The SELCO does not allow energy export to the grid. All the electricity generated must be consumed on-site.

Yes, you can switch from NEM to the SELCO scheme, but your existing NEM agreement must be terminated first, and you'll need to apply for SELCO as a new system.

After your NEM contract ends or is terminated, you can work with your solar service provider to:-

• Assess your current system and energy usage.
• Adjust your solar setup (if needed) to meet SELCO’s self-consumption requirements.
• Submit a new SELCO application through myTNB, following TNB’s standard process.

Once switches, your solar system will operate on a self-consumption basis only, meaning you can no longer export excess energy to the grid or receive export credits.

Under the SELCO (Self-Consumption) scheme, there are no direct financial incentives or export credits, as the system is meant for on-site energy use only.

However, SELCO consumers can still enjoy indirect benefits, such as:-

• Lower electricity bills through self-consumption of solar energy.
• For Commercial only:-
  • Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) for businesses investing in solar systems
  • Green Income Tax Exemption (GITE) for companies offering green technology services.
• Environmental benefits, supporting sustainability and ESG goals.

Yes, in most cases your electricity meter will need to be changed or reconfigured.

• Under the NEM scheme, your meter is a bi-directional meter that measures both imported and exported electricity, allowing you to earn credits for energy sent back to the grid.
• Under the SELCO scheme, exporting energy to the grid is not allowed, so your meter must be set up to measure import only.
• Environmental benefits, supporting sustainability and ESG goals.

When switching from NEM to SELCO, you should consult TNB or your solar provider to confirm whether your current meter can be re-configured for SELCO’s import-only model, or if a replacement meter is required.

The maximum capacity under the SELCO (Self-Consumption) scheme depends on the type of consumer and electrical connection.

For Domestic Consumers:-

• Up to 5 kW for a single-phase (230 V) supply
• Up to 12.5 kW for a three-phase (400 V) supply

For Non-Domestic Consumers:-

• There is no specific capacity limit for grid-connected systems.
• For systems above 72 kWp:-
  • A Connection Assessment Study (CAS) must be conducted to ensure grid safety and stability.
  • The CAS report must be submitted to TNB via email for approval.
  • A generation licence is required from the Energy Commission (ST) under the Electricity Supply Act 1990 [Act 447]
• For systems 72 kWp and below:-
  • Consumers must submit the following documents to the Energy Commission within 30 days after commissioning:-
  1. a) Form of Information of Solar PV Installation
  2. b) A copy of Supervision and Completion Certificate (Form G) and Test Certificate (Form H) of the solar PV installation duly signed by the Competent Person.

Note: All SELCO consumers must inform TNB before installation by submitting the SELCO Form of Information via to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

A mechanism where an eligible consumer installs a solar PV system primarily for his own use and the excess of energy (kWp) to be exported to the grid and to be offset against kWp from the energy provided by the Distribution Licensee (TNB) to the electricity consumed during the applicable billing period.

The NEM Rakyat and the NEM GoMEn are open for application from 1 February 2021 to 31 December 2023 and are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

One-on-one offset means every 1kWp exported to the grid will be offset against 1 kWp consumed from the grid with a gazetted tariff. The export charges are charged in descending order (start from the highest applicable rate).

Registered consumers of Tenaga Nasional Malaysia (TNB) in Peninsular Malaysia.

• Not blacklisted (No outstanding bill & meter tampering)

Open to all categories of TNB consumers under the following tariff*:

• Domestic/Residential (Kediaman)
• Commercial (Komersial) [inclusive of government buildings]
• Industrial (Perindustrian)
• Agriculture (Pertanian)

* Refer to TNB consumers electricity tariff

The resource for producing electricity shall be from Solar Photovoltaic (PV) only

Installation types:

• On rooftop of buildings
• On garage, car park or similar buildings

Note : For ground-mounted system, it may be allowed on case-by-case basis and the installation shall be within the compound of the applicant’s premises and approved by the Energy Commission.

For Domestic Consumers, the maximum capacity of the PV Installation shall be as follows:

a) for single phase NEM Consumer, not more than 4 kWac; and

b) for three (3) phase NEM Consumer, not more than 10 kWac.

For Government Building, the maximum capacity of the PV Installation shall be as follows:

• for 1 Account, not more than 1MWac.

For Commercial & Industrial, the maximum capacity of the PV Installation shall be as follows:

a) Nett offset - max install for 1 MWac

b) Virtual aggregation - max install for 5 MWac. 1 company name with multipls TNB meters.

Applications can be made via eNEM system. NEM applicant shall appoint SEDA’s Registered PV Service Provider (RPVSP) for NEM application submission. For a better understanding, please refer to NEM’s Process Flowchart at “Net Metering” >> “NEM Workflow” tab.

List of Registered PV Service Provider (RPVSP)

There will be a tri-partied agreement between the three parties (Customers Solar Investor/Lessor and TNB). TNB will provide the service of billing, collection and remittance of the payment by customer to solar investor/lessor and in return, TNB imposes a small service charge. The business models supported by SARE includes solar leasing, PPA or a hybrid of both.

3 months from the date of NEM is approved until the date of proposed NEM contract with TNB, failing which the quota allocated will be refused and offered back to other potential NEM applicants.

2 types of meter are required as below:

a) TNB’s bi-directional meter (with import-export feature) to record the amount of electricity consumed, produced or exported;

b) PV meter/data logger/inverter with monitoring feature to record the total amount of electricity generated by the PV system.

Optional – May install check meter for measurement of the energy export (if applicable) and shall be of the same or equivalent to the standards of the consumer meter installed at the premises by TNB;

Yes, as long as you are a customer of TNB. The basis is always your electricity bill. Please ensure you are a registered customer of TNB ( your name/ company as appeared in the TNB bill), only then you are eligible to participate in NEM.

No, but for PV system with capacity above 72 kWp, generation license (private) from ST is required and subject to complying with the relevant rules under the Electricity Supply Act (ESA). For more information, please refer to the Guidelines on the Connection of Solar Photovoltaic Installation for Self-Consumption issued by ST.

Yes, as long as the company is a customer of TNB.

The connection to the TNB network shall be done only through indirect connection, i.e. within the owner’s internal distribution board only.

At the moment, there are fiscal incentives offered to eligible companies in the form of Green Technology Incentive by Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

There is no tenure period between the new NEM and old NEM. The NEM contract shall remain in effect unless otherwise terminated by either party or cancellation of the main electricity contract.

Any excess of solar power generated is allowed to roll over within 12 months from the start of NEM consumer’s billing system. No cash will be paid in the NEM scheme.

The capital for installation will be provided by Investor. Please check the terms and conditions directly with them.

The study will determine the technical impact to the Distribution Licensee’s electricity distribution network and establish technical and safety requirements that may be necessary for the installation for capacity more than 72 kWp.

Only applicable for solar PV system installation:

• above 24kWp for single phase; and
• above 72kWp for three phase

Any person who uses, works or operates the installation shall require a license as stipulated under the ST “Guidelines on Licensing Under Section 9 of the Act”.

Information :

• Applicant’s Profile
• Project information
• Technical information
• Proposed work plan

Documents :

• Single Line Diagram (SLD) endorsed by Competent Person;
• Latest electricity bill
• Load Profile Report
• NEMAS or PSS Report
• Document proofing site ownership