Understand how Malaysia’s new solar policy affects you — what changed, why it matters, and how you save.
Solar ATAP & NEM 4.0 Explained:
What every Malaysian Homeowner should Know
Solar ATAP & NEM 4.0 Explained:
What every Malaysian Homeowner should Know
Understand how Malaysia’s new solar policy affects you — what changed, why it matters, and how you save.
What is NEM? (Old)
What is NEM? (Old)
The Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme allowed homeowners and businesses to install solar PV systems, generate electricity, export surplus to the national grid, and receive credits on their TNB bills.
The Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme allowed homeowners and businesses to install solar PV systems, generate electricity, export surplus to the national grid, and receive credits on their TNB bills.
NEM
2016
NEM 3.0
2021
ATAP
ATAP
2025
2025
NEM 3.0
2021
NEM
2016
• Export credit system = surplus electricity gets credited.
• Quotas applied (e.g., quotas for residential/commercial).
• Self-consumption prioritised — you needed to use your solar energy first.
• Export credit system = surplus electricity gets credited.
• Quotas applied (e.g., quotas for residential/commercial).
• Self-consumption prioritised — you needed to use your solar energy first.
Introducing Solar ATAP
(The Next Chapter)
Introducing Solar ATAP
(The Next Chapter)
Solar ATAP (Accelerated Transition Action Programme) is Malaysia’s new rooftop solar scheme, replacing NEM from December 2025. It’s built to be broader, more inclusive, and aligned with Malaysia’s renewable energy goals.
Solar ATAP (Accelerated Transition Action Programme) is Malaysia’s new rooftop solar scheme, replacing NEM from December 2025. It’s built to be broader, more inclusive, and aligned with Malaysia’s renewable energy goals.
NEM
NEM
Solar ATAP
Solar ATAP
Closed for new applications (ended June 2025)
Closed for new applications (ended June 2025)
Launching Dec 2025 for new registrations
Launching Dec 2025 for new registrations
1:1 credit — every kWh you export = 1 kWh off your bill
1:1 credit — every kWh you export = 1 kWh off your bill
Credits based on wholesale market price (SMP)
Credits based on wholesale market price (SMP)
Limited by category + quotas
Limited by category + quotas
Can install up to 100% of your building’s demand
Can install up to 100% of your building’s demand
Fixed (e.g., 10 years for many users)
Fixed (e.g., 10 years for many users)
Potentially lifetime credit eligibility
Potentially lifetime credit eligibility
Residential + selective commercial/industrial, limited quota
Residential + selective commercial/industrial, limited quota
Designed for homeowners, businesses, agriculture, government — broader access
Designed for homeowners, businesses, agriculture, government — broader access
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Calculate your ATAP savings today!
Calculate your ATAP savings today!
What this means for you
What this means for you
Potentially bigger bill savings
Potentially bigger bill savings
Better long term benefits
Better long term benefits
More flexibility than NEM
More flexibility than NEM
Larger solar systems allowed
Larger solar systems allowed
