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, and it lands at exactly the right time given the 2026 panel price rise from China's VAT rebate removal.
- RM 600 per kWac, max RM 3,000 (5 kWac)
- RM 150 million total allocation
- 250 MW national quota — first-come first-served
- Estimated to benefit 45,000-50,000 homes
- Rebate disbursement starts 1 June 2026
- Ends 31 December 2026 or when quota fills (whichever first)
How the rebate is structured
The rebate is calculated against your installed AC capacity (kWac, not kWp — this matters slightly because residential systems often have a kWp:kWac ratio of 1.10–1.15, so a 5.5 kWp system rated at 5 kWac inverter output gets the full RM 3,000):
| System size (kWac) | SuRIA Home rebate | Typical install cost | Net cost 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 rebate) | RM 3,000 (capped) | RM 22,000-30,000+ | RM 19,000-27,000+ |
Install costs are indicative ranges for 2026 panel and inverter pricing. Actual quotes depend on roof complexity, equipment selection, and SEDA + TNB application timing. Run the calculator for your situation.
The strategic context: SuRIA Home arrives at the right moment
The launch was clearly timed against two forces:
(1) Panel prices have risen 5-10% so far in 2026 after China removed the 9% VAT export rebate on photovoltaic products effective 1 April 2026. For a typical 5 kWac residential install that's RM 600-1,500 of additional cost — exactly the gap SuRIA Home is designed to plug. (See our full analysis of the 2026 solar price rise.)
(2) Solar ATAP uptake in Q1 2026 was strong but uneven by state. Selangor, KL, and Johor saw quick adoption; smaller states lagged. A direct cash rebate flattens the affordability barrier across regions and helps PETRA hit its mid-term target of 40% RE installed capacity by 2035.
Who qualifies — and who doesn't
Eligibility is tightly scoped to individual domestic LV consumers:
- ✅ Malaysian citizen as the registered TNB account holder
- ✅ Domestic Low Voltage (LV) tariff — standard residential connection
- ✅ Solar ATAP system commissioned with TNB by 31 December 2026
- ❌ Companies / Sdn Bhd / partnerships are excluded (they have GITA instead)
- ❌ Non-citizens are excluded even if they own the property
- ❌ SELCO-only installations are excluded — must be Solar ATAP
For business owners: SuRIA Home and GITA tax allowance are mutually exclusive at the consumer level (different applicant categories). If you have a Sdn Bhd registered at your residential address, talk to your tax advisor about whether GITA's 100% capital allowance gives you a bigger benefit than the RM 3,000 SuRIA Home cap.
The quota maths — why this is likely to close fast
250 MW divided across 45,000-50,000 homes implies an average install of 5-5.5 kWac per household — i.e. nearly everyone takes the full RM 3,000. At a typical Solar ATAP commissioning rate of ~5,000-8,000 systems per month nationally, the quota could realistically be exhausted between September and November 2026, possibly earlier in dense states.
For homeowners who are decision-stage but procrastinating, the rebate adds urgency on top of the panel-price-rise urgency. The window is 6 months at the outside; the practical window for installers handling the SEDA + TNB workflow (4-8 weeks from sign-off to commissioning) is shorter.
How to position your application
SuRIA Home doesn't change the Solar ATAP application process — it sits on top as a post-commissioning rebate. The practical path:
- Get a free site assessment from a SEDA-registered installer (we're based in Puchong; contact us)
- Sign off on system design at 5 kWac if your roof and bill can support it — that's the rebate cap
- SEDA Solar ATAP application — your installer files the package; processing typically 2-3 weeks
- TNB grid-connection — 2-4 weeks after SEDA approval
- System commissioning + TNB inspection
- SuRIA Home rebate is processed automatically after TNB commissioning. Exact disbursement mechanics are being finalised by PETRA ahead of the 1 June 2026 start.
From inquiry to rebate-in-hand: realistically 8-12 weeks. If you start in May 2026, you're commissioned and claiming rebate by July-August — comfortably ahead of any reasonable quota-exhaustion scenario.
Frequently asked questions
What is SuRIA Home and how much is the 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. The rebate is RM 600 per kWac of installed solar capacity, up to a maximum of RM 3,000 (equivalent to a 5 kWac system). Total allocation is RM 150 million, expected to benefit 45,000-50,000 Malaysian homes.
When does SuRIA Home start and end?
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. Given the modest quota relative to demand, the programme is likely to close before December if uptake matches expectations.
Who is eligible for SuRIA Home?
Eligibility is restricted to Malaysian citizens who are individual domestic Low Voltage (LV) consumers — meaning standard residential TNB accounts. The applicant must have successfully commenced operations of a Solar ATAP system with TNB. Commercial, industrial, and non-citizen consumers are not eligible.
How do I claim the SuRIA Home rebate?
The rebate is processed automatically once your Solar ATAP system has been commissioned with TNB. You do not apply separately to PETRA — completing the Solar ATAP application via SEDA and obtaining TNB grid-connection approval triggers the rebate eligibility check. Detailed payment mechanics are being finalised by PETRA ahead of the 1 June 2026 start.
Does SuRIA Home stack with GITA?
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. A homeowner cannot claim both; a business cannot claim SuRIA Home. If you own a Sdn Bhd registered at your residential address, consult your tax advisor on the optimal claim path.
Sources & further reading
- The Edge Malaysia — Petra launches SuRIA Home initiative with solar rebates up to RM3,000 for domestic users
- Bernama — Petra Launches SuRIA Home With Solar Rebates Up To RM3,000 — Fadillah
- New Straits Times — Govt offers solar rebates of up to RM3,000 via SuRIA Home
- SolarATAP.com.my — 2026 solar panel price rise analysis
- SolarATAP.com.my — Solar ATAP Guidelines Malaysia 2026