Diesel went from RM2.15 to RM6.72 in under 2 years. That's 213% more. It's not coming back down. Here's your way out.
Three compounding costs that make diesel generation increasingly untenable in 2026.
RM6.72/L means a 50kVA genset running 8 hours/day burns through RM19,350 every month. That's RM232,200 per year — just in diesel. Not including maintenance, breakdowns, or the driver who refills the tank.
Oil changes every 250 hours. Filters, belts, coolant, overhauls. Budget RM500–2,000/month on top of fuel. Diesel engines degrade — performance drops, repairs escalate. Solar panels have no moving parts and last 25+ years.
ESG reporting is mandatory for large companies. Noise regulations exist near residential areas. OSHA fumes exposure rules apply to workers. Every hour your genset runs is a liability. Solar is completely silent, zero-emission, and ESG-compliant from day one.
From a RM2,500 portable unit for a food truck to a RM5M industrial BESS — every genset has a solar replacement.
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Every one of these industries has a proven solar replacement pathway. Which one are you?
No grid? No problem. Solar rental from RM8,000/month
33,700+ towers in Malaysia. Most still diesel. Change that.
70% of pasar malam stalls run noisy gensets. Go silent.
Stop paying RM150/week for diesel. Solar pays for itself in 3 months.
Palm oil estates spend RM3,000–8,000/month on diesel pumps.
Dual benefit: replace genset AND cut TNB peak demand charges.
Clean, quiet power. No diesel fumes at outdoor events.
Schools and clinics deserve reliable power without diesel.
Based on RM6.72/litre diesel, 8-hour daily operation, and GITA 60% tax deduction applied.
| Genset Size | Monthly Diesel Cost | Solar System Cost | After GITA (60%) | Payback Period | 10-Year Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kVA | RM2,400 | RM25,000 | RM10,000 | 4 months | RM278,000 |
| 20 kVA | RM9,700 | RM80,000 | RM32,000 | 3 months | RM1,132,000 |
| 50 kVA | RM19,350 | RM180,000 | RM72,000 | 4 months | RM2,250,000 |
| 100 kVA | RM40,300 | RM350,000 | RM140,000 | 4 months | RM4,696,000 |
| 250 kVA | RM80,600 | RM750,000 | RM300,000 | 4 months | RM9,372,000 |
Calculations assume RM6.72/litre diesel, 8 hrs/day operation, 365 days/year. GITA subject to MIDA approval. Solar system costs are indicative — exact pricing requires site assessment.
Claim 60% of your solar + battery investment as a tax deduction against your company's statutory income. This is a government incentive under MIDA's Green Investment Tax Allowance programme.
Example — 100kVA Replacement
Solar + Battery System Cost
RM350,000
GITA 60% Deduction
tax relief on statutory income
− RM210,000
Effective Net Cost
after tax benefit
RM140,000
Monthly Diesel Savings
at RM6.72/litre
RM40,300
Everything you need to know about replacing your diesel generator with solar.
At RM6.72/litre (April 2026), a 50kVA diesel generator running 8 hours/day costs approximately RM19,350/month in fuel alone — RM232,200/year. A 100kVA genset costs RM40,300/month. Add RM500–2,000/month for maintenance, oil changes, and filter replacements.
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