Solar Incentives & Government Benefits Malaysia 2026

No. The SolaRIS (Solar for Rakyat Incentive 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 a green bank loan 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 capacity is set by the Government and allocated first-come-first-served. Homes earn export credit at the TNB Energy Charge (RM0.2703/kWh, or RM0.3703/kWh above 1,500 kWh a month); businesses earn the monthly Average SMP. Unused export credit is forfeited at the end of each billing period.

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. Apply to MGTC through MyHIJAU after the system is commissioned; the system must be commissioned and the application submitted by 31 December 2026. Businesses should engage a tax advisor to structure claims correctly.

GTFS 5.0 (Green Technology Financing Scheme 5.0) provides a 60–80% government guarantee on the green-technology portion of a bank loan for companies. It does not provide an interest rebate, and it is not available to residential customers. The scheme is administered by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) and is open until 31 December 2026 or until the RM1 billion allocation is used.

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. Instead, you can pay by credit card at Trexon's checkout and choose a 0% instalment plan of up to 24 months, or take a bank loan (check current terms with the bank).

For commercial and industrial businesses, GITA combined with GTFS 5.0 financing can deliver strong total value. GITA provides a 60% tax allowance on qualifying capex — potentially saving hundreds of thousands in corporate tax — while GTFS 5.0 provides a government guarantee on the green-technology portion of a bank loan.

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 use a bank loan or finance lease. SARE (Supply Agreement for Renewable Energy) is a separate programme: a 21-year tripartite agreement between TNB, the business and a registered solar PV investor, for commercial, industrial and government premises in Peninsular Malaysia, up to 10 MWp.