Model your project savings and peak-demand reduction
Calculate ROIEvery ringgit saved on electricity is a ringgit added to your bottom line.
❌ LED spotlights, signage running 10-14 hours daily
✅ Solar powers all daytime lighting for free
❌ Peak hours = peak tariffs (10am - 6pm)
✅ Solar produces most during your business hours
❌ Retail margins often 10-20%, overhead eats profit
✅ Cut energy costs by 60-70%
❌ AC, fans needed for comfortable shopping
✅ Offset cooling costs significantly
❌ Customers prefer eco-conscious brands
✅ Market your sustainability commitment
❌ Monthly electricity bills drain working capital
✅ Predictable energy costs, better cash flow
Real ROI for a typical 20 kWp retail installation
A typical Malaysian retail store spends RM 1,500-5,000/month on electricity. Solar can offset 60-75% of this during operating hours.
Keeping customers comfortable while browsing
LED spotlights, display cases, signage
Drinks coolers, frozen goods, perishables
Computers, CCTV, sound systems
Store Size
1,200 sqft (111 sqm)
Operating Hours
10 AM - 10 PM (12 hours daily)
Monthly TNB Bill (Before Solar)
RM 3,200
15 kWp Solar System
Investment
RM 52,500
Monthly Savings
RM 2,000
Payback Period
2.2 years
25-Year Savings
RM 600,000
Net Profit After 25 Years
RM 547,500
Common questions from retail business owners about solar
Yes, but you'll need landlord approval. Many landlords agree because solar increases property value and can attract eco-conscious tenants. We recommend a 5-10 year lease minimum to ensure ROI. Some landlords offer rent rebates for tenants who install solar. We can provide documentation showing how solar benefits the property owner. Alternatively, ask your landlord to install solar and offer you discounted electricity rates.
Individual mall tenants typically can't install rooftop solar (roof belongs to mall management). However, if you're the mall owner or have standalone retail buildings, solar is perfect. For mall tenants, consider asking mall management to install solar and distribute savings to tenants. Some Malaysian malls are starting community solar programs. Standalone shops, shophouses, and retail outlets with accessible roofs are ideal for solar.
Use this formula: Check your TNB bill for monthly kWh consumption, then divide by 30 days and by 5 (peak sun hours in Malaysia). For example, if you use 1,500 kWh/month: 1,500 ÷ 30 ÷ 5 = 10 kWp system. However, our free solar calculator and RM100 priority site visit provide more accurate sizing based on your roof space, shading, operating hours, and budget. The full RM100 is credited when you proceed. We typically recommend covering 70-80% of your daytime usage for optimal ROI.
Absolutely! We provide free marketing materials including window decals, social media graphics, and certificates. Many Malaysian consumers (especially millennials and Gen Z) prefer shopping at eco-friendly businesses. You can display your real-time solar generation on in-store monitors, feature it in your marketing, and even apply for green business certifications like MGBC Green Building Index or MyHijau recognition, which enhance brand reputation.
Multiple options: (1) Bank green loans at 3-4.5% interest over 5-7 years, (2) Equipment leasing with monthly payments starting from RM 1,200 for 10 kWp systems, (3) Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) where you pay RM 0 upfront and buy solar electricity at discounted rates (typically 20-30% below TNB), (4) (if registered business owner), (5) GITA tax incentives for qualifying retailers. We partner with multiple banks and financiers to find the best deal for your business.
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