Every active government solar incentive, tax benefit, and financing programme in Malaysia — in one place. Updated monthly by the Trexon team. Note: SolaRIS ended April 2025 and is no longer available.
Six government programmes are currently open for new applications. Deadlines apply — act before December 2026 for GITA and GTFS.
The Suria Rebate, officially announced as SuRIA Home, supports eligible residential Solar ATAP users with RM600 per kWac up to RM3,000. It is first-come, first-served from 1 June 2026 and tied to official eligibility, commissioning and quota availability.
Solar ATAP replaced NEM 3.0 as the national solar net metering scheme. Export your surplus electricity to TNB at the System Marginal Price (SMP) rate. Unlike NEM, there is no quota ceiling — any eligible building can participate. Trexon handles the full TNB ATAP registration as part of installation.
GITA provides a 60% Green Investment Tax Allowance on qualifying solar capital expenditure, set off against 70% of statutory income per year for up to 10 years. For a RM500,000 solar installation, GITA could generate RM300,000 in tax allowances. Apply through MIDA before commissioning. This is the single most valuable incentive for profitable Malaysian companies.
The Green Technology Financing Scheme 5.0 provides government-backed guarantees on loans for solar and other green technology projects. With up to 80% of the loan guaranteed by the government, banks are willing to offer lower interest rates and more favourable terms. GTFS is administered by MGTC and can be combined with GITA for maximum financial benefit.
Despite common misconceptions, EPF (KWSP) Account 2 withdrawals are not currently approved for solar panel purchases. The best alternative is a green bank loan from Maybank, CIMB, RHB, Public Bank or BSN — rates from 3.5% p.a. with tenures up to 10 years, and monthly instalments typically lower than your TNB bill savings. Trexon prepares all green loan documentation for you.
Major Malaysian banks offer dedicated green technology loans for solar installations at preferential interest rates. Current rates: CIMB Green Home at 3.88%, Maybank GreenBiz at 4.0%, Public Bank Green Loan at 3.5%. These are below standard personal loan and hire purchase rates. Combined with GTFS guarantees, the effective rate for qualifying businesses can drop further.
CGPP allows corporates to procure renewable energy through a financial Virtual PPA without installing solar on their premises. Receive Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for Scope 2 ESG reporting. Monthly financial settlement against System Marginal Price (SMP). Ideal for companies with ESG and RE100 commitments who cannot install solar due to tenancy, roof constraints, or multi-location complexity.
These programmes are no longer accepting new applications. Existing participants on active contracts remain unaffected.
RM4,000 residential solar rebate
All quota allocated. No longer accepting applications.
Fixed-rate solar export at avoided cost
Replaced by Solar ATAP. Existing NEM 3.0 installations remain valid until contract expiry.
Premium fixed export rates for residential and commercial solar
Ended for new applicants. Existing FiT contracts (21-year term) remain valid.
Every programme side by side — current and historical.
| Programme | Status | Benefit | Who Qualifies | Deadline | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar ATAP | Active | Export at SMP rate | Homeowners & businesses | No end date | Through installer / TNB |
| GITA | Active (Dec 2026) | 60% tax allowance | Companies | 31 Dec 2026 | MIDA — before commissioning |
| GTFS 5.0 | Active (Dec 2026) | 80% loan guarantee | SMEs & corporates | 31 Dec 2026 | Via participating bank |
| Active | Zero-interest solar funding | Homeowners | No end date | portal | |
| Green Bank Loans | Active | From 3.5% p.a. | All borrowers | Varies by bank | Direct to bank |
| CGPP Virtual PPA | Active | RECs + carbon offsets | Corporates | No end date | Via licensed RE producer |
| SolaRIS | Ended Apr 2025 | RM4,000 rebate | Homeowners | CLOSED | No longer available |
Table current as of March 2026. Government programmes may change without notice — confirm details with the administering agency before applying.
The best combination of incentives depends on whether you are a homeowner, business, factory, or ESG-committed corporate.
Export surplus at SMP. Fund installation from retirement savings.
Learn More60% tax allowance on capex. Government-guaranteed loan for lower interest.
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Learn MoreGITA (60% tax allowance) and GTFS 5.0 (80% loan guarantee) both expire at the end of 2026. Given MIDA application processing times and typical installation timelines, businesses targeting these incentives should begin the process no later than August 2026 to ensure commissioning before the deadline. Eligible for factory GITA tax allowance and commercial solar GITA eligibility. Contact Trexon now to start your GITA assessment.
GITA 2026 Application GuideCommon questions from homeowners and businesses evaluating Malaysia's solar incentive programmes.
No. The SolaRIS (Solar Residential Industry Scheme) rebate of RM4,000 ended in April 2025. All quota under the programme has been fully allocated. If you are a residential customer, the current recommended pathway is Solar ATAP combined with for financing.
Solar ATAP replaced NEM 3.0 (Net Energy Metering) as the primary residential solar export programme. Unlike NEM 3.0 which had quota limits and waiting lists, Solar ATAP has no published quota ceiling. Excess solar energy is exported to TNB at the System Marginal Price (SMP) rate rather than a fixed feed-in tariff.
Yes, GITA (Green Investment Tax Allowance) is active until December 2026 for qualifying solar investments. It provides a 60% allowance on qualifying capital expenditure (capex) against statutory income, capped at 70% of your company's statutory income per year. Applications must be submitted to MIDA before commissioning. Businesses should engage a tax advisor to structure claims correctly.
GTFS 5.0 (Green Technology Financing Scheme 5.0) provides a government guarantee of up to 80% on loans taken for green technology projects including solar. This substantially reduces the risk premium banks charge, resulting in lower interest rates for qualifying borrowers. The scheme is administered by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) and is active until December 2026.
No. Solar panels are not currently on KWSP's approved home improvement withdrawal list, so EPF Account 2 cannot be used to pay for a residential solar installation. The good news: green bank loans from Maybank, CIMB, RHB, Public Bank and BSN offer rates from 3.5% p.a. with tenures up to 10 years — often a better financial choice than touching your retirement fund anyway. Trexon handles all the green loan paperwork.
For commercial and industrial businesses, GITA combined with GTFS 5.0 financing typically delivers the highest total value. GITA provides a 60% tax allowance on the full capex — potentially saving hundreds of thousands in corporate tax — while GTFS lowers financing costs. For very large corporations without a suitable roof, the CGPP Virtual PPA programme avoids capex entirely while delivering RECs for ESG reporting.
Solar ATAP registration is handled as part of the TNB grid connection application process, which your solar installer manages. You do not apply separately to a government agency. Once your system passes inspection and is commissioned, TNB registers your meter for Solar ATAP export metering automatically. Ask your installer to confirm ATAP registration is included in the scope of work.
Yes. Factories and industrial users qualify for GITA (60% tax allowance on capex), GTFS 5.0 (government-guaranteed green loans), and can participate in CGPP if they lack roof space. Additionally, large industrial consumers on TNB C1/C2/C3 tariffs can explore Physical PPA arrangements with Trexon — zero capex with immediate electricity cost savings. SARE (Sustainable Alternative Renewable Energy) is a separate programme for large industrial RE procurement.
Trexon's advisors will review your situation — business type, location, roof, and financial profile — and identify the exact combination of government incentives that maximise your solar ROI.
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