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Calculate ROISolar for Farms, Mills & Agribusiness
From a 50-bird kampung egg shed in Kedah to a 200,000-ton palm mill in Sarawak — agriculture is Malaysia's hidden energy hog. We design solar PV, battery storage, and solar irrigation pumps for the full agribusiness chain. Cut diesel use, cut TNB bills, and qualify for GITA + MyHIJAU tax allowances.
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Illustrative solar concept. Site design follows engineering assessment.
Per site
Diesel offset: modelled per site
RM 100K–30M
Project size range
1,000 kWac
Solar ATAP ceiling per installation
GITA 60%
Tax allowance on capex
Sub-sectors covered
Each sub-sector has different load profiles, roof types, and grid access realities. We engineer for all of them.
Poultry & Egg Farms
Broiler, layer and kampung farms
Ventilation fans, exhaust systems, cooling pads, LED grow lighting, and cold storage all run during peak sun hours. A 100-house broiler farm typically runs 300–500 kWp. Solar is designed to cover your daytime load; the share covered is modelled from your bills.
Palm Oil Mills + Estates
Bursa-listed plantation groups and mills
Mill warehouse roofs and plantation HQ buildings can host MW-scale grid-tied solar. Solar ATAP eligible (non-domestic systems capped at 100% of the site's maximum demand (MD) in kWac, with a ceiling of 1,000 kWac per installation) — surplus exported to TNB earns bill credit. CSRD-driven GLC groups need green energy data for Bursa sustainability disclosures.
Aquaculture & Fish Farms
Coastal fish farms in Sabah/Sarawak, freshwater tilapia ponds
Aerators, paddlewheels, and water pumps are the biggest loads on fish farms. Off-grid sites in Sabah and Sarawak often rely on diesel gensets. Solar + LiFePO4 battery cuts most of that diesel use — aerators run overnight from the battery.
Dairy & Cattle Farms
Dairy and cattle operations in Pahang and Johor
Milking machines, cold storage chillers, feed processing, and water pumps run continuously. Solar covers daytime loads directly; battery bridges the night cycle. GITA allowance applies to incorporated dairy operations.
Greenhouses & Vertical Farms
Camerons, Fraser's Hill, Genting Highlands, hydroponic operators
LED grow lights, climate control fans, CO₂ enrichment systems, and irrigation pumps run 12–18 hours a day. On-site solar cuts daytime grid energy, and battery storage can help reduce TNB maximum-demand charges on large greenhouse blocks.
Agro-processing & Cold Storage
Rice drying mills, fruit packing houses, palm kernel crushers
Drying mills run large motors and fans during the day — exactly when solar peaks. Cold storage compressors run 24/7 — battery covers nights. Paddy drying mills in Kedah and Perlis can host 200–500 kWp on wide, low-pitch roofs.
Off-grid vs grid-tied — which applies to your farm?
The answer depends on your TNB connection status, load profile, and whether you're in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, or Sarawak.
Diesel-Replacement Solar + LiFePO4 Battery
For farms with no TNB connection or unreliable grid supply — common in Sabah, Sarawak, and remote peninsular estates. A solar + LiFePO4 system can replace most genset running: panels charge the battery bank during daylight; the battery powers pumps, aerators, and lighting through the night. Diesel offset and payback are modelled per site from your fuel use and pump price.
- No TNB connection cost — zero utility infrastructure needed
- LiFePO4 battery: 6,000+ cycles; warranty per manufacturer terms
- Genset kept as emergency backup, rarely runs
- GITA 60% capex allowance applicable
Solar ATAP — Palm Mills, Poultry Sheds, Cold Storage
For farms and mills connected to TNB. Solar panels feed loads directly during the day, slashing your kWh bill. Surplus exported to the grid under Solar ATAP earns bill credit. Palm oil mill rooftops are large, but Solar ATAP caps a non-domestic system at 100% of the site's maximum demand (MD) in kWac, with a ceiling of 1,000 kWac per installation. Grid-tied systems need SEDA/TNB metering and MyHIJAU documentation review.
- No battery needed — lower capex, faster payback
- Solar ATAP: 100% of maximum demand, ceiling 1,000 kWac per installation
- Solar ATAP eligible
- GITA 60% tax allowance for the asset owner, applied through MGTC
Solar Irrigation Pumping
Off-grid — no TNB connection needed at the pump site
Solar-powered submersible and surface pumps for irrigation channels, fishpond aeration, plantation water tanks, and livestock watering points. Panels power the pump directly during daylight — no battery required for pure daytime irrigation cycles. Add a small LiFePO4 battery bank for dusk-to-dawn aeration on fish ponds.
Quoted per site
Solar pump system, quoted per site (pumps not stocked)
Zero TNB
No grid connection required at pump site
Modelled
Payback vs diesel pump, from your fuel use
30 yr
Panel performance warranty
Available from 1HP solar pump sets (quoted per site) (pumps not stocked). Scales to 50HP+ for plantation water towers. Suitable for paddy field irrigation, palm estate water supply, and aquaculture aeration in zero-grid locations.
Government & financing incentives
Malaysian agribusiness operators can access several green energy incentives.
GITA — Green Investment Tax Allowance
MGTC / MyHIJAUAn allowance of 60% of qualifying capital expenditure, set off against up to 70% of statutory income. For incorporated agribusiness entities investing in solar PV assets. Apply to MGTC (MyHIJAU) after commissioning; the system must be commissioned and the application submitted by 31 December 2026. Applies to both on-grid and off-grid systems.
MyHIJAU Listing for GITA Assets
MGTCSolar assets claiming GITA Asset are verified by MGTC and listed on MyHIJAU. Listing supports ESG disclosure and sustainability reporting.
Agrobank Green Financing
Check current termsAgrobank offers green financing for agribusiness operators investing in renewable energy; check current terms and eligibility with the bank. We prepare the system proposal and savings estimate you can take to the bank.
MARA / TEKUN Agripreneur Support
Check current termsBumiputera agri-entrepreneurs registered under MARA or TEKUN may be able to apply for capital support or soft loans for green technology; check eligibility with MARA/TEKUN directly. We can supply a system proposal and savings estimate to support your application.
Who we build agri-solar for
From Bursa-listed plantation GLCs to MAFI-registered family farms.
GLC Plantation Groups
CSRD + Bursa sustainability disclosure driven
Bursa-Listed Agribusiness
Bursa-listed plantation groups
Family-Owned Farms
KPDN/MAFI registered poultry, dairy, aquaculture
MOA-Supported Cooperatives
Fishermen co-ops, Agrobank-financed aquaculture groups
Our farm energy process — 4 steps
From diesel logs to ongoing O&M — we handle every step, including Solar ATAP and MGTC GITA application documentation.
Bill Review + EROI Model
We collect 12 months of TNB bills (or diesel purchase records for off-grid sites), map all loads by time-of-use, and model your Energy Return on Investment. You receive an EROI report showing payback, IRR, and NPV over 25 years.
Engineering Design
Structural assessment of shed or mill roofs. Shadow analysis. Battery sizing for off-grid night loads. Grid interconnection study for Solar ATAP applications. Drawings prepared by Trexon engineers for local council and TNB submissions.
Off-Grid or Grid-Tied Installation
Full turnkey installation planning with our engineering team. For remote plantations in Sabah and Sarawak, we coordinate with local logistics partners for equipment transport and the applicable local scheme documentation (ECoS in Sabah, NEM Sarawak in Sarawak — Solar ATAP does not apply in either state).
O&M + Agronomy Support
Remote monitoring via cloud dashboard. Annual IV-curve testing and thermal imaging. Battery state-of-health reports. Proactive inverter firmware updates. Optional agronomic advisory on agrivoltaic layouts for shade-tolerant crops.
Get a Custom Off-Grid Solar Proposal for Your Farm
Tell us about your farm or agribusiness site and we'll design an off-grid or grid-tied system that delivers reliable power.
- Custom system design for your site
- Sizing based on your electricity usage and load
- SEDA-registered PV Service Provider (RPVSP-2026/373) · SSM 201301044881 (1074704-D)
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WhatsApp UsAgriculture project routes
Choose the closest operating use case so the enquiry captures the correct load, water and site information.
Poultry farm solar
Ventilation, cooling, feed, lighting and pump loads.
Open project pagePalm oil pumps
Estate irrigation and water-transfer requirements.
Open project pageDurian irrigation pumps
Orchard head, flow and fertigation planning.
Open project pagePaddy irrigation pumps
Seasonal field-irrigation duty and water demand.
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Send us 12 months of TNB bills or diesel purchase logs — we model your EROI and reply with the next steps. No site visit required to start.