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Financing Comparison

Solar Financing
Comparison Malaysia 2026

Cash vs Card 0% vs Bank Loan vs Islamic vs Hire Purchase vs Rent-to-Own vs GTFS — all 7 financing methods compared side-by-side on cost, monthly payments, and ownership.

7 methods compared Real cost breakdown Ownership clarity Best-for guide

All examples based on a 9.92 kWp solar system at RM 23,999 (Solis). Actual costs vary by system size and bank terms. Every Trexon route starts with the RM2,000 booking.

All 7 Financing Methods

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Side-by-Side Comparison Table

9.92 kWp system at RM 23,999 (Solis). Numbers are estimates for illustration.

MethodUpfront CostMonthlyTotal (10yr)OwnershipInterest
Cash
No interest
RM 2,000 bookingRM 0RM 23,999From installationNone
Card 0% InstalmentsRM 2,000 bookingAbout RM 1,000 (24 mo)RM 23,999From installationNone
Bank LoanRM 2,000 bookingSet by bankRM 23,999 + interestAfter settlementCheck with bank
IslamicRM 2,000 bookingSet by bankRM 23,999 + profitAfter settlementCheck with bank
Hire PurchaseRM 2,000 bookingSet by financierRM 23,999 + chargesAfter final paymentAsk your bank
OKAPI Rent-to-OwnRM 2,000 bookingQuoted by OKAPIPer OKAPI quoteEnd of 7/10-yr termPer OKAPI quote

GTFS 5.0 is for companies only and is not shown for this 9.92 kWp home example.

Rankings by Criteria

No single method wins on every dimension. Pick based on what matters most to you.

No interest cost

1Cash·
2Card 0%

Bank loans, Islamic financing and HP add the bank's charges

Smallest monthly commitment

1Bank Loan·
2Islamic·
3RTO·
4HP·
5Card 0%

Every route starts with the RM2,000 booking; RTO monthly is quoted by OKAPI

No credit check by a lender

1Cash

Card, bank, HP and RTO routes are approved by the provider

Ownership from installation

1Cash·
2Card 0%

Others transfer ownership later

Two neighbouring terrace houses, one with rooftop solar panels and one without

"Which is Best for Me?" Guide

Match your situation to the right financing method in 30 seconds.

If: I have savings and want the lowest total cost
Cash Purchase— No interest and you own the system from installation.
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If: I am a Muslim homeowner seeking Shariah compliance
Islamic Financing— Ask your bank about Shariah-compliant financing that can be used for solar; profit rates are set by the bank.
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If: I want a fixed monthly payment and to own the system at the end
OKAPI Rent-to-Own— 7 or 10 years, insurance and warranty included; approval requires positive cashflow. Starts with the RM2,000 booking.
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If: I am a company financing a commercial solar project
MGTC Green Financing— 60–80% government guarantee on the green-technology portion of a bank loan (companies only); no interest rebate.
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If: I am a salaried employee with limited savings
Bank Loan— Rate and tenure are set by the bank; fully own the system after settlement.
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Ownership: Who Owns the System?

You own the system

  • Cash purchase — from day 1
  • Bank loan — after final payment
  • Islamic financing — after final payment
  • GTFS-backed company loan — after final payment
  • Hire purchase — after final payment
  • OKAPI rent-to-own — at the end of the 7- or 10-year term

Not offered by Trexon

  • Third-party PPA — the provider owns the system and you pay per kWh
  • Zero-upfront rental or leasing plans for homes
Trexon routes: outright purchase, card 0% instalments, a loan from your own bank, or OKAPI rent-to-own. Every route starts with the RM2,000 booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common solar financing questions from Malaysian homeowners and businesses.

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