RM 80K – RM 200K
Typical monthly TNB bill
120–250 kWp
Typical system size
3–5 years
Typical payback after GITA
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes carbon tariffs on Malaysian exports from 2026. Solar with SEDA-certified generation data reduces or eliminates your Scope 2 liability at the EU border.
TNB's C2 commercial tariff reached 45.62 sen/kWh in January 2025. Each tariff hike compounds your operating cost. Solar locks your electricity rate at near-zero for 25 years — the only permanent hedge against future increases.
Malaysia's Green Investment Tax Allowance lets you deduct 60% of the full solar capital cost from statutory income. For a RM 800K system, that's RM 480K off your tax bill — disappears entirely if you miss the December 2026 deadline.
Verified results from Textile & Apparel facilities in Malaysia.
Bayan Lepas, Penang
120 kWp
System
RM 5K
Monthly savings
7.3 yr
Payback
A sportswear OEM in Bayan Lepas installed 120 kWp of rooftop solar, reducing TNB consumption by 331,032 kWh annually and saving RM 151,100 per year. The system cost RM 468,000 and attracted a GITA deduction of RM 280,800, bringing the effective payback down to 3.6 years. European brand clients now accept this as partial evidence for their Scope 3 supply-chain decarbonisation targets.
Sungai Petani, Kedah
180 kWp
System
RM 7K
Monthly savings
7.3 yr
Payback
A yarn spinning plant in Sungai Petani fitted 180 kWp across its main production hall, generating 496,314 kWh each year. Monthly electricity savings of RM 37,800 delivered RM 453,600 in annual cost relief against a RM 702,000 investment. With the RM 421,200 GITA deduction applied, the company recovered net capex in under 3.9 years while reporting a 290-tonne annual CO₂ reduction to overseas buyers.
GITA 60% tax allowance expires Dec 31 2026. Get your factory assessed in <48 hours.
Based on a typical 185 kWp system at RM 3.80/Wp installed. Actual figures depend on roof area and energy profile.
| Typical capex | RM 703K |
| GITA 60% allowance | RM 422K |
| Corp tax saving (24%) | RM 101K |
| Net cost after GITA | RM 602K |
| Annual TNB savings | RM 84K |
| Effective payback | 7.2 years |
GITA scheme expires 31 December 2026. Commission before year-end to secure the full allowance.