Latest Update (2 December 2025)
Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) has officially postponed the Solar ATAP program to 1 January 2026. New guidelines will be published on 31 December 2025.
Source : Suruhanjaya Tenaga
Malaysia’s solar energy journey is entering a new phase. With the conclusion of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0 programme earlier this year, the government has announced a brand-new replacement: the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP).
Source : The Edge Malaysia
Set to launch on 1 January 2026, this initiative—announced by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA)—will provide consumers with a more flexible and sustainable way to adopt solar energy.
What is Solar ATAP?
Solar ATAP is designed to build on the strengths of the NEM and NOVA (Net Offset Virtual Aggregation) schemes, while addressing some of their limitations. The programme continues the principle of energy offset, allowing consumers to reduce electricity bills with power generated from their rooftop solar systems.
The key difference is in how solar exports are credited. Under Solar ATAP, excess energy exported to the grid will be offset at the System Marginal Price (SMP) — the wholesale electricity clearing price that fluctuates every 30 minutes — instead of fixed credit rates. This ensures a more dynamic and market-reflective value for your exported solar energy.
Official guidelines will be released on 31 December 2025 via the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga, ST) and Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) websites.
Who Is Eligible for Solar ATAP?
Solar ATAP is open to existing TNB consumers, both residential and commercial, provided the following criteria are met:
Eligible
✅ Existing TNB Domestic or Non-Domestic account
✅ Single-owner premises
✅ New solar installations
Not Eligible
❎ Multi-tenant properties
❎ Active Net Energy Metering (NEM) participants
➡ NEM customers must terminate NEM first before joining Solar ATAP
Solar Capacity Limits Under Solar ATAP
Domestic (Residential)
Single Phase: Up to 5 kW
Three Phase: Up to 15 kW
Systems exceeding these limits require a Connection Confirmation Check (CCC)
Non-Domestic (Commercial & Industrial)
- Up to 100% of Maximum Demand (MD)
- Absolute cap of 1 MW
- Subject to Connection Assessment Study (CAS) or Power System Study (PSS) depending on size and voltage
Programme period
- Contract up to 10 years
- After expiry → self-consumption only
How Solar Export & Bill Credits Work
Solar ATAP is not a cash-out programme. All benefits are applied through bill offsets only.
Credit Rates
Domestic: Credited at Energy Charge
Non-Domestic: Credited at Average System Marginal Price (SMP)
Key Rules You Must Understand
Credits offset only within the same billing month
No carry-forward
No cash payout
Considerations
⚠️ Variable offset values – Because SMP changes every 30 minutes, your export credit may fluctuate.
⚠️ Details pending – Tariff adjustments, grid fees, and technical requirements are yet to be confirmed.
⚠️ Upfront investment – Solar panels, installation, and optional batteries still require capital.
How to Prepare for Solar ATAP?
Check your rooftop suitability – Solartech offers a FREE roof assessment to evaluate shading, orientation, and space.
Understand your energy usage – Review your bills to see when you use the most electricity.
Consider battery storage – If your consumption is higher at night, storage may maximise savings.
Stay updated – Monitor announcements from ST and SEDA for registration details.
Act early – Demand is high; applying quickly increases your chances of getting favourable terms.
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