Solar100 Malaysia Solar ATAP Eligibility Guide

Who Is Eligible to Apply for Solar ATAP?

Updated: July 2026

Solar ATAP is generally open to eligible registered Tenaga Nasional Berhad consumers in Peninsular Malaysia. Eligibility depends on the registered electricity account, metering arrangement, existing solar programme participation, generator status, consumer category, proposed solar capacity and applicable technical requirements.

Quick Answer A standard Solar ATAP applicant must be a registered TNB consumer and must not be under a tenant sub-meter within a multi-tenant scheme. Applicants who are already registered under SelCo or NEM cannot normally submit a new Solar ATAP application under the same existing arrangement unless the previous programme or contract is formally terminated and all applicable conversion requirements are met. Consumers who also operate generators, including certain co-generation or back-feed arrangements, may not be eligible. Domestic Group applicants may need to complete a Connection Assessment Study during the electricity-supply application stage before applying.

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What Are the Basic Solar ATAP Eligibility Requirements?

Eligibility begins with the registered electricity account. The applicant must satisfy the programme’s consumer, account, metering and solar-status requirements before the proposed system proceeds through technical review and application.

Registered TNB Consumer

The applicant must be associated with a registered TNB electricity account for the premises applying under Solar ATAP.

Applicable Programme Area

Solar ATAP applies to eligible electricity consumers within the applicable TNB service area in Peninsular Malaysia.

Eligible Metering Arrangement

The account must not be an excluded tenant sub-meter under a multi-tenant metering arrangement.

Solar Programme Status

Existing NEM, SelCo or other solar registrations must be checked before a Solar ATAP application is prepared.

Technical Suitability

The proposed capacity, voltage level, connection point and system design must satisfy the applicable technical requirements.

Complete Application

Eligibility alone does not approve the project. Required studies, documents, installation, testing and contracts must also be completed.

Registered TNB electricity account
Premises within the applicable programme area
Applicant details match the relevant account records
Account is not an excluded tenant sub-meter
Existing NEM status has been checked
Existing SelCo status has been checked
Existing self-consumption installation has been disclosed
Generator or back-feed status has been disclosed
Consumer category has been confirmed
Supply voltage has been confirmed
Single-phase or three-phase supply has been confirmed
Maximum demand has been checked where applicable
Proposed solar capacity is within applicable limits
Required technical assessment is identified
Registered PV Service Provider is appointed
Programme documents can be provided

Eligibility Is Account-Specific: A person or company may be eligible at one property but not another because each electricity account, metering arrangement, supply type and existing solar registration may be different.

Are Domestic Consumers Eligible for Solar ATAP?

Eligible domestic TNB consumers may apply for Solar ATAP, subject to their electricity-account status, supply phase, proposed capacity and applicable technical requirements.

Domestic Supply Type	General Capacity Position	Technical Consideration
Single-Phase Domestic Supply	Standard capacity generally up to 5 kW	A proposal above the standard threshold may require Connection Confirmation Check approval and must remain technically suitable.
Three-Phase Domestic Supply	Standard capacity generally up to 15 kW	A proposal above the standard threshold may require Connection Confirmation Check approval and must remain technically suitable.
Domestic Group	Depends on the aggregated supply and proposed capacity	A Connection Assessment Study may be required during the supply application stage.
Domestic Tenant Sub-Meter	May not be eligible	Accounts registered under tenant sub-meters in a multi-tenant scheme are excluded under the published eligibility conditions.

A domestic eligibility review should confirm:

Name on the TNB account
Electricity-account number
Domestic tariff category
Single-phase or three-phase supply
Existing meter arrangement
Whether the meter is a direct TNB meter
Whether the account is a tenant sub-meter
Existing NEM participation
Existing SelCo registration
Existing rooftop-solar equipment
Proposed solar capacity
Roof ownership or access authority
Property-owner approval where required
Technical-study requirement
Electrical-safety requirements
Application-document availability

A House Being Suitable for Solar Does Not Automatically Confirm Solar ATAP Eligibility: Roof suitability and programme eligibility are separate assessments.

Are Businesses and Non-Domestic Consumers Eligible?

Eligible commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional and other non-domestic TNB consumers may apply, subject to the registered account, tariff category, maximum demand, voltage level, technical assessment and programme exclusions.

Commercial Premises

Offices, retail premises, shop lots, hotels and other eligible commercial consumers may apply through the registered TNB account.

Industrial Premises

Factories and manufacturing premises may apply subject to maximum demand, connection capacity and technical requirements.

Agricultural Consumers

Eligible farms and agricultural electricity accounts may apply if the account and proposed installation satisfy the programme conditions.

Institutional Buildings

Eligible schools, healthcare facilities, associations and other institutions may apply through their registered electricity accounts.

Non-Domestic Issue	Why It Matters	Eligibility Check
Maximum Demand	Non-domestic capacity is generally linked to the consumer’s maximum demand.	Review current billing and registered demand information.
Voltage Level	Low-, medium- and high-voltage projects may have different study requirements.	Confirm the supply and connection category.
Multi-Tenant Arrangement	Tenant sub-meter accounts may not qualify as direct applicants.	Identify the registered TNB account holder and master meter.
Existing Generator	Co-generation or back-feed arrangements may create an exclusion.	Disclose all existing generation and connection arrangements.
Existing Solar Registration	NEM, SelCo or existing self-consumption status may affect the route.	Confirm whether termination or conversion is required.
Company Authority	The applicant must be authorised to act for the registered account.	Prepare SSM and representative-authorisation documents.

The 1,000 kW Programme Limit Is Not Automatic Eligibility for a 1,000 kW System: The approved non-domestic capacity remains subject to maximum demand, technical assessment and connection feasibility.

What Is Required for a Domestic Group Applicant?

A Domestic Group arrangement may involve an aggregated domestic supply application rather than one ordinary individual household account. Published Solar ATAP information states that a Domestic Group must conduct a Connection Assessment Study during the electricity-supply application stage before consumers may subsequently participate in Solar ATAP.

Confirm the Supply Structure

Identify the development, accounts, common facilities and proposed electricity-supply arrangement.

Calculate Aggregated Capacity

Establish the proposed combined solar capacity and connection impact.

Conduct the Required CAS

Complete the Connection Assessment Study during the relevant electricity-supply application stage.

Obtain Technical Confirmation

Address any technical conditions or capacity limits identified by the assessment.

Prepare Individual or Group Records

Confirm which registered consumers and accounts will participate.

Proceed with Solar ATAP Applications

Consumers may apply after the supply and technical prerequisites have been completed.

A Domestic Group Is Not the Same as a Tenant Sub-Meter Arrangement: The account and metering structure should be reviewed before assuming that a group development or multi-unit property qualifies.

Can Existing NEM or SelCo Participants Apply for Solar ATAP?

A standard new Solar ATAP applicant is expected not to be registered under NEM or SelCo for the same existing arrangement. However, the detailed guidelines provide a route for certain consumers with an existing self-consumption system or NEM participation to enter Solar ATAP after formally terminating the existing contract and complying with the applicable requirements.

Existing Status	General Position	Required Review
No Existing NEM or SelCo	May proceed through the normal eligibility route.	Confirm account, metering and technical requirements.
Existing NEM Participant	May require formal termination and conversion before participating in Solar ATAP.	Review the existing NEM contract, remaining tenure and conversion consequences.
Existing SelCo Registration	May require termination or formal treatment under the applicable guidelines before entering Solar ATAP.	Confirm current registration, system capacity and utility records.
Existing Self-Consumption System	Participation may be possible after satisfying termination, technical and programme requirements.	Review the existing system, meter, inverter and connection design.
NEM Conversion to Solar ATAP	The Solar ATAP contract period may be based on the remaining period of the previous NEM contract.	Do not assume that a new full ten-year tenure automatically begins.

Do Not Cancel an Existing NEM or SelCo Arrangement Based Only on a Sales Proposal: The consumer should first understand the remaining contract period, existing credit treatment, conversion process, technical work and financial consequences.

Who May Not Be Eligible to Apply for Solar ATAP?

Certain electricity-account and generation arrangements are excluded or require correction before an application can proceed.

Person without a registered TNB electricity account
Tenant using only a landlord’s internal sub-meter
Account registered under an excluded multi-tenant sub-meter scheme
Consumer who is also an excluded generator
Certain co-generation arrangements
Certain back-feed generation arrangements
Applicant who does not disclose existing generation
Applicant with unresolved NEM registration
Applicant with unresolved SelCo registration
Applicant unable to terminate an existing conflicting contract
Applicant without authority over the registered account
Proposal exceeding the applicable capacity limit
Proposal that fails the required technical assessment
Premises that cannot satisfy the connection requirements
Application submitted without the required RPVSP
Incomplete or inconsistent application documents
Installation that does not comply with electrical requirements
Project that does not satisfy applicable licensing conditions

Potential Ineligibility Issue	Why It Matters	Possible Next Step
Tenant Sub-Meter	The applicant is not the direct registered TNB consumer.	Review the master account and property metering arrangement.
Existing Generator	The account may fall within a programme exclusion.	Obtain a technical and regulatory assessment.
Existing NEM or SelCo	Overlapping programme registration may not be allowed.	Review formal termination or conversion requirements.
Capacity Too High	The proposal may exceed account or programme limits.	Resize the system or obtain the required technical approval.
Incomplete Account Documents	The applicant’s authority or account status cannot be verified.	Correct the TNB, ownership or company records before submission.
Failed Connection Assessment	The proposed export or connection may not be technically feasible.	Revise capacity, protection, design or connection arrangements.

Ineligibility Is Not Always Permanent: Some account, contract or technical issues may be resolved through correction, termination, conversion, redesign or a revised capacity. Approval is still subject to the relevant programme and authority.

Must the Applicant Own the Property?

Solar ATAP eligibility is primarily linked to the registered electricity consumer and approved premises. Property ownership, roof rights, tenancy, landlord approval and equipment ownership are separate legal and contractual matters that must also be resolved before installation.

Registered Consumer The applicant must be properly connected to the registered TNB account used for the application.

Property Owner The property owner may need to approve roof access, mounting, cabling and long-term equipment placement.

Tenant A tenant with a direct registered TNB account may still need written landlord or building-owner permission.

Investor-Owned System Under a PPA or lease, the system owner may differ from the site owner or electricity consumer.

Name on the TNB account
Name on the property title or tenancy agreement
Authority to use the roof
Landlord approval
Joint-management approval where applicable
Building-management conditions
Equipment ownership
Insurance responsibility
Roof-maintenance responsibility
Removal responsibility at tenancy end
Access rights for maintenance
Responsibility for roof damage
Responsibility after property sale
Responsibility after account-name change
Contract-transfer conditions
End-of-term system ownership

A Direct TNB Account Does Not Automatically Grant Roof Rights: Tenants and occupiers should secure the necessary property and building approvals before committing to installation.

What Technical Conditions Affect Solar ATAP Eligibility?

A consumer may satisfy the basic account requirements but still need a technical study or revised design before the proposed capacity can be approved.

Applicant Category	General Threshold	Possible Technical Requirement
Domestic Single-Phase	Standard capacity up to 5 kW	Connection Confirmation Check may apply for capacity above the standard threshold.
Domestic Three-Phase	Standard capacity up to 15 kW	Connection Confirmation Check may apply for capacity above the standard threshold.
Domestic Group	Depends on aggregated capacity	Connection Assessment Study may be required during the supply application stage.
Non-Domestic up to 72 kW	Low-voltage project within the published threshold	A separate connection study may not be required in some cases.
Non-Domestic above 72 kW	Capacity exceeds the lower published threshold	Connection Assessment Study may be required.
High-Voltage Project	Based on voltage and project configuration	Power System Study may be required.

Technical eligibility may depend on:

Proposed DC capacity
Proposed inverter AC capacity
Supply phase
Supply voltage
Maximum demand
Transformer capacity
Local network capacity
Voltage-rise limits
Fault-current levels
Export behaviour
Power quality
Protection settings
Inverter certification
Connection point
Single-line diagram
Metering arrangement
Electrical-contractor appointment
Competent-person endorsement
Required generating licence or exemption
Technical-study validity

Basic Eligibility Does Not Guarantee the Requested Capacity: The consumer may qualify for Solar ATAP while the proposed system still requires downsizing or technical modifications.

What Documents May Be Needed to Confirm Eligibility?

The exact document list depends on whether the applicant is an individual, company, institution, domestic consumer, non-domestic consumer or existing solar participant.

Latest TNB electricity bill
Electricity-account number
Applicant’s MyKad or passport
Company SSM report where applicable
Company-authorisation letter
Representative’s identification
Property-ownership document where required
Tenancy agreement where applicable
Landlord or property-owner consent
Existing NEM contract where applicable
Existing SelCo registration where applicable
Existing solar-system documents
Existing generator information
Applicant profile
Project information
Technical information
Proposed work plan
Single-line diagram
Endorsed structural or installation drawing
Technical-assessment approval where required
Equipment specifications
Generating licence where required
Form G and Form H
Testing and commissioning form
Competent-person certificate
Registered electrical-contractor documents

Verify the TNB Account

Confirm the registered consumer, tariff category, phase, voltage and billing status.

Check Existing Programme Status

Confirm whether the account is registered under NEM, SelCo or another generation arrangement.

Review Property Authority

Confirm ownership, tenancy, roof access and required consent.

Assess Capacity and Connection

Determine whether a CCC, CAS, PSS or other technical assessment is required.

Appoint an RPVSP

Use a SEDA Malaysia Registered PV Service Provider to prepare and submit the application.

Complete the Approved Process

Submit the required documents, installation records, tests, contracts and meter requests.

An Incomplete Application May Be Returned or Rejected: Account details, identity records, technical documents and certificates should be checked for consistency before submission.

Solar ATAP Eligibility Self-Check

Question	If Yes	If No or Uncertain
Are you the registered TNB consumer?	Continue to the next eligibility check.	Review the registered account holder and authorisation route.
Is the premises directly metered by TNB?	Continue to the programme-status review.	Check whether the account is an excluded tenant sub-meter.
Is the account free from unresolved NEM or SelCo registration?	Continue to the technical assessment.	Review termination or conversion requirements.
Is there no excluded co-generation or back-feed arrangement?	Continue to capacity planning.	Obtain a project-specific regulatory and technical review.
Is the proposed capacity within the applicable limit?	Prepare the application and technical documents.	Resize the system or obtain the required assessment.
Can all ownership and consent documents be provided?	Proceed with the registered provider.	Resolve property, tenancy or company-authorisation matters first.

This Self-Check Is Only an Initial Screening: Final eligibility and approval remain subject to the official programme, utility, technical, licensing and application requirements.

What Eligibility Questions Should You Ask Before Signing?

Am I the registered consumer for this TNB account?
Is this account eligible under the current Solar ATAP rules?
Is the account a direct TNB meter or a tenant sub-meter?
Is the property part of a multi-tenant metering scheme?
Is the account currently registered under NEM?
Is the account currently registered under SelCo?
Does the premises have an existing self-consumption system?
Does the premises operate any other generator?
Is there an existing co-generation arrangement?
Is there any existing back-feed arrangement?
Would an existing contract need to be terminated?
What happens to the remaining NEM contract period?
Will conversion reduce any existing credit or contractual benefit?
Is my account domestic or non-domestic?
Is my supply single-phase or three-phase?
What voltage level applies to the premises?
What maximum capacity can this account apply for?
What capacity is suitable for my actual consumption?
Is a Connection Confirmation Check required?
Is a Connection Assessment Study required?
Is a Power System Study required?
Who prepares and submits the technical study?
Who pays the technical-study fee?
Is the provider registered with SEDA Malaysia?
Do I need landlord or property-owner approval?
Do I need building-management approval?
Which applicant documents are included in the quotation?
What happens if I fail the eligibility check?
What happens if the approved capacity is lower?
Which eligibility assumptions are not guaranteed?

What Is Solar100’s Role in Solar ATAP Eligibility Comparison?

Solar100

Supports solar-provider discovery
Helps organise initial account and project information
Supports initial quotation comparison
Helps identify differences in eligibility assumptions
Does not determine official Solar ATAP eligibility
Does not guarantee application or technical approval

Selected Provider and Relevant Authorities

Verify account and programme status
Assess project-specific eligibility
Prepare technical studies and system design
Prepare and submit application documents
Complete installation, testing and commissioning
Remain responsible for the agreed technical and application scope

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for Solar ATAP?

Eligible registered TNB consumers in Peninsular Malaysia may apply, subject to their account, metering, existing solar-programme status, generator status and technical requirements.

Must the applicant be a registered TNB consumer?

Yes. The applicant must be connected to the registered TNB electricity account used for the Solar ATAP application.

Can a tenant apply for Solar ATAP?

A tenant with a direct registered TNB account may potentially apply, subject to programme eligibility and property-owner approval. A tenant using only an internal sub-meter under a multi-tenant scheme may not be eligible.

Can a tenant sub-meter account apply?

TNB accounts registered under tenant sub-meters in a multi-tenant scheme are excluded under the published Solar ATAP eligibility conditions.

Can an existing NEM participant apply for Solar ATAP?

An existing NEM participant may need to terminate the existing contract and comply with the formal conversion requirements. The Solar ATAP contract period may be based on the remaining NEM contract period.

Can an existing SelCo participant apply?

Existing SelCo registration may need to be formally terminated or otherwise resolved before Solar ATAP participation, subject to the applicable guidelines and technical requirements.

Can a consumer with another generator apply?

Consumers who are also generators, including certain co-generation or back-feed arrangements, may not be eligible under the published programme exclusions.

Are businesses eligible for Solar ATAP?

Eligible non-domestic TNB consumers may apply, subject to maximum demand, voltage level, proposed capacity, technical assessment and account conditions.

Does basic eligibility guarantee approval?

No. The project must still satisfy technical, documentation, installation, testing, licensing, metering and contractual requirements.

Does Solar100 confirm official Solar ATAP eligibility?

No. Solar100 supports provider discovery and quotation comparison. Official eligibility, technical assessment, submission and approval remain with the selected provider, utility and relevant authorities.

The information on this page is provided for general educational and comparison purposes and reflects publicly available Solar ATAP eligibility information reviewed in July 2026. Eligibility depends on the registered electricity account, consumer category, meter arrangement, existing NEM or SelCo participation, self-consumption registration, generator status, property authority, proposed capacity, voltage level, maximum demand, technical assessment, licensing requirements, documents and current programme rules. Existing NEM, SelCo or self-consumption participants should not terminate any contract or registration without first reviewing the official conversion process, remaining tenure, financial effects and technical requirements. PETRA, the Energy Commission, SEDA Malaysia, TNB or other relevant authorities may amend eligibility conditions, forms, technical thresholds and application procedures. Solar100 is a provider-discovery and quotation-comparison platform. It is not PETRA, the Energy Commission, SEDA Malaysia, TNB, an approving authority, electricity utility, regulator, installer, electrical contractor, engineer, competent person, legal adviser, programme administrator or technical consultant and does not guarantee eligibility, technical approval, connection capacity, programme conversion, application approval, system performance, bill savings or financial returns.

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