Now that NEM 3.0 has officially ended, many Malaysians are wondering: Is it still worth going solar?

The answer: Yes — especially with SelCo (Self-Consumption).

In this article, we’ll explain:

• How SelCo works
• Who will benefit the most from it
• And how to decide whether you need battery storage to get the best return

Let’s dive in.

What is SelCo?

SelCo, short for Self-Consumption, is a solar energy setup where you generate and consume your own electricity—without exporting excess energy back to the TNB grid. Learn more about SelCo on the official myTNB site.

As confirmed by SEDA Malaysia, NEM 3.0 is no longer accepting new applications. SelCo is now the default option for most new solar installations in Malaysia.

Who Benefits Most From SelCo?

SelCo is especially ideal if:

• You or your household members are at home during the day
• You run a business that operates mostly in daylight hours (e.g. cafés, offices, salons)
• Your appliances and air-conditioning run heavily between 9am–6pm

Why? Because SelCo allows you to use your solar power directly, which helps reduce your TNB bill significantly — even without NEM credits. Refer to Energy Commission’s SelCo installation guidelines for full details on eligibility and compliance.

What If You Use More Power at Night?

If most of your electricity usage happens after sunset — such as:

• Home lighting and air-cond at night
• Electric vehicle charging after work
• Night-shift workers sleeping during the day

Then relying on SelCo alone might not be enough.

In this case, we strongly recommend considering a battery storage system. It allows you to:

• Store extra solar power generated during the day
• Use it at night instead of drawing from TNB
• Increase your overall savings — and reduce dependency on the grid

According to FMM, battery systems are becoming increasingly relevant under new SelCo regulations.

Not Sure Which Setup Suits You?

Every home and business has different usage patterns. Instead of guessing, why not let our experts help?

You’ll receive a FREE, no-obligation solar proposal tailored to your location and power consumption.

Just fill in a few details HERE, and our SolarGuide team will help you decide with a custom solar proposal that outlines:

• Estimated savings
• Recommended setup (with/without battery)
• Payback period and ROI