Solar ATAP Malaysia 2026
What It Is. How to Apply. How to Maximise Savings.
What is Solar ATAP?
ATAP stands for Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme. Announced by the Malaysian government and administered by SEDA and the Energy Commission, it replaces the old NEM scheme with a smarter, more market-aligned system.
How Solar ATAP Works
- Exported energy earns bill credits that help reduce your monthly electricity cost.
(≤1,500 kWh/month = RM0.27/kWh, >1,500kWh = RM0.37/kWh)
- Commercial & industrial users: Credits are calculated based on the Average System Marginal Price (SMP).
- Credits must be utilised within the same billing cycle.
- Any unused credits will expire at the end of the month (no rollover).
Solar Panels
generate power during daytime
Your House / Business
self-consume first
TNB Grid
export when excess & import when needed
Solar ATAP vs NEM 3.0 — What Changed?
NEM 3.0 (Ended)
Solar ATAP 2026
Fixed 1-to-1 offset
Residential: Prevailing energy tariff rate
Commercial: System Marginal Price (SMP)
Limited
No fixed quota (grid-based)
Up to 12 months
No rollover, resets each month
Limited capacity
100% of max. demand
Full bill offset
Energy charge only (not ICPT, SST, KWTBB)
10 years
10 years
Sources: SEDA Malaysia, MIDA
Who is Eligible for Solar ATAP?
Important: Full eligibility guidelines are published by the Energy Commission and SEDA Malaysia. Requirements may include TNB account status, roof structural assessment, and system size limits. SolarGuide can help you verify your eligibility.
Solar ATAP Costs & Savings Guide 2026
⭢ Monthly savings: RM120 - 300
⭢ Approx. 6 - 10 panels
⭢ Monthly savings: RM300 - 600
⭢ Approx. 10 - 18 panels
⭢ Monthly savings: RM800 - 4,000+
⭢ Approx. 25 - 85 panels
SolarGuide gives you a free personalised proposal — comparing real quotes from verified installers, so you know exactly what your ATAP system will cost and save.
Commercial & Industrial Solar Incentives in Malaysia
Green Investment Tax Allowance
GITA
Up to 60% tax allowance on qualifying solar capital expenditure, typically offset against up to 70% of statutory income.
Capital Allowance
CA
Solar systems may qualify as plant and machinery, allowing businesses to claim tax depreciation over time.
Green Technology Financing Scheme
GTFS
Government-supported green financing with loan guarantees (up to ~80%) to support solar adoption.
TIPS: Can Solar ATAP be combined with tax incentives?
Yes. Solar ATAP bill credits can complement incentives such as GITA, subject to eligibility. This can improve commercial solar ROI. Most green tax incentives are open until 31 Dec 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about Solar ATAP
ATAP stands for Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme — Malaysia's new government-backed rooftop solar scheme, officially launched on 1 January 2026 to replace NEM 3.0.
Not necessarily. If you're home during the day or run a daytime business, a battery isn't essential. You'll self-consume most of your solar directly. However, because ATAP credits don't roll over, a battery lets you store midday surplus for night use instead of losing it, making storage more attractive than under NEM.
It depends on your usage pattern. NEM 3.0 offered a fixed 1-to-1 credit with 12-month rollover, better for heavy exporters.
ATAP has no credit rollover and commercial export is at the lower SMP rate. However, ATAP has no fixed national quota, allows larger 3-phase systems, and is open to more user types. For daytime-heavy users, ATAP still delivers strong ROI.
A typical residential solar system costs between RM15,000 and RM36,000 depending on system size, roof type, and provider. Payback period is typically 4–8 years, with panels lasting 25+ years. Get a free personalised quote from SolarGuide.
For most existing NEM users, it is better to remain on NEM until your 10-year contract ends. NEM's 1-to-1 credit is more favourable than ATAP. Switching requires terminating your NEM contract.
With 20+ providers in Malaysia, compare more than price. Look for SEDA certification, solar panel performance warranties of at least 30 years, inverter warranties of at least 10 years, and genuine customer reviews. SolarGuide compares providers side-by-side for free. Get a free comparison here.
All types of landed properties — terrace houses, townhouses, semi-detached homes, bungalows, shoplots, and factories — as long as you own the roof. The programme is also open to commercial, industrial, and agricultural users.
Unfortunately, no. Condominium rooftops are classified as common property under the Strata Titles Act and are not individually owned. Solar ATAP requires rooftop ownership to participate.
From application to system commissioning, the process typically takes 4–12 weeks depending on SEDA and TNB processing times. We manages the SEDA submission on your behalf. Having all documents ready (TNB bill, IC, property documents) speeds the process up significantly.
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