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.
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 domestic Low Voltage (LV) consumers — meaning standard residential TNB accounts. Must have a Solar ATAP system commissioned with TNB. Commercial, industrial, and non-citizen consumers excluded.
The rebate is processed automatically once your Solar ATAP system has been commissioned with TNB. You do not apply separately to PETRA. Detailed payment mechanics are being finalised by PETRA ahead of the 1 June 2026 start.
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.
