Published 22 May 2026 · SolarAtap.my Editorial
On 22 May 2026, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), led by Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, launched the Sustainable Rebate & Incentive Assistance (SuRIA Home) programme — a direct cash rebate for Malaysian homeowners installing rooftop solar under the existing Solar ATAP scheme.
The headline: RM 600 per kWac of installed capacity, up to RM 3,000 maximum. It's the first direct solar capex subsidy at the household level since the Feed-in Tariff era ended.
RM 600 per kWac of installed AC capacity, capped at RM 3,000 (equivalent to a 5 kWac system).
RM 150 million total allocation. Expected to benefit 45,000-50,000 Malaysian homes.
Rebate disbursement begins on 1 June 2026. First-come, first-served basis.
Programme ends 31 Dec 2026, or when the 250 MW quota is exhausted — whichever first.
The rebate is calculated against your installed AC capacity (kWac, not kWp). A 5.5 kWp system with a 5 kWac inverter gets the full RM 3,000.
| System size (kWac) | SuRIA Home rebate | Typical install cost | Net after rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 kWac | RM 1,200 | RM 9,000-11,000 | RM 7,800-9,800 |
| 3 kWac | RM 1,800 | RM 12,500-14,500 | RM 10,700-12,700 |
| 4 kWac | RM 2,400 | RM 15,500-18,500 | RM 13,100-16,100 |
| 5 kWac (cap) | RM 3,000 | RM 18,500-23,500 | RM 15,500-20,500 |
| 6 kWac+ (no extra) | RM 3,000 (capped) | RM 22,000-30,000+ | RM 19,000-27,000+ |
Eligibility is tightly scoped to individual domestic LV consumers:
250 MW divided across 45,000-50,000 homes implies an average of 5-5.5 kWac per household — i.e. nearly everyone takes the full RM 3,000. At Malaysia's current Solar ATAP commissioning rate of roughly 5,000-8,000 systems per month nationally, the quota could realistically be exhausted between September and November 2026, possibly earlier in high-uptake states like Selangor, KL, and Johor.
SuRIA Home doesn't change the Solar ATAP application process — it sits on top as a post-commissioning rebate. The practical sequence:
From inquiry to rebate-in-hand: realistically 8-12 weeks. Starting in May 2026 means commissioned and rebate-claiming by July-August — comfortably ahead of any reasonable quota-exhaustion scenario.
Apply and verify every detail directly with the government bodies running Solar ATAP and the SuRIA Home rebate:
SuRIA Home (Sustainable Rebate & Incentive Assistance) is a Malaysian government programme launched by PETRA on 22 May 2026 offering cash-back rebates to homeowners installing rooftop solar under the Solar ATAP scheme. RM 600 per kWac, max RM 3,000 (5 kWac). RM 150 million allocation, 45,000-50,000 homes expected.
Rebate disbursement begins on 1 June 2026 on a first-come-first-served basis. The programme runs until 31 December 2026 OR until the 250 MW national quota is fully taken up — whichever comes first.
Malaysian citizens who are individual TNB customers under the Domestic Tariff (companies excluded), who successfully commission a Solar ATAP system with TNB by 31 December 2026, and who have not already received a cash rebate under the earlier SolaRIS programme. One rebate per customer. (Source: official TNB SuRIA Home FAQ.)
There is no separate application. Once your Solar ATAP system is commissioned with TNB, you are assessed automatically. From 1 June 2026, TNB notifies eligible customers in phases via their TNB-registered email (after the Solar ATAP Welcome Letter) to submit local bank account details. Once verified, the cash rebate is transferred within seven (7) working days, subject to bank processing time. The bank account must be in the name of the TNB-registered customer. (Source: official TNB SuRIA Home FAQ.)
You are still eligible — any customer who successfully commissions a Solar ATAP system with TNB by 31 December 2026 qualifies, including systems commissioned before 1 June 2026. (Source: official TNB SuRIA Home FAQ.)
Eligible customers are notified via their TNB-registered email in phases from 1 June 2026, after receiving their Solar ATAP Welcome Letter. Check your spam folder, and contact TNB CareLine at 1-300-88-5454 or CareLine@myTNB.my for help. (Source: official TNB SuRIA Home FAQ.)
No — SuRIA Home is for individual domestic consumers only, while GITA (Green Investment Tax Allowance) is for companies with statutory business income. The two programmes serve different applicant categories.
The clock is ticking on the 250 MW national quota. Get a free site assessment from a SEDA-registered installer.
