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Malaysia government eases restrictions on self-consumption solar energy. (Photo: SEDA)
In a move to accelerate its energy transition, Malaysia has continued to relax conditions and scale for solar energy installation. Following the announcement of an increase in the net metering (NEM) solar quota, the government on December 24 further revealed plans to remove the capacity limit for non-residential users and expand installation sites beyond rooftops.
No capacity limits for self-consumption solar
Under the Solar Self-Consumption Program (SelCo) launched in 2017, users were previously only allowed to install solar panels on the rooftops of their buildings, with a capacity limit set at 85% of the building's maximum electricity demand. According to the announcement by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (PETRA), this policy will now be revised to meet the needs of corporate users in areas such as environmental protection, social responsibility, corporate governance (ESG), and carbon reduction.
