Removing Residential Solar Quota Could Boost Adoption

Verdant Solar Holdings Berhad has welcomed the new Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (“Solar ATAP”) by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, highlighting that removing quota limits and offsetting excess solar generation at the standard energy charge rather than the System Marginal Price makes rooftop solar savings more predictable and financially attractive for homeowners.

Zeth Lim, Managing Director of Verdant Solar said, “The introduction of Solar ATAP is a positive step that provides much-needed clarity and long-term stability for the residential solar market. By removing quota constraints and allowing homeowners to optimise system sizes based on actual demand, the programme makes rooftop solar more accessible and economically viable. This will accelerate household adoption while supporting Malaysia’s broader energy transition goals.

“This initiative will benefit Verdant Solar directly as it expands opportunities for residential solar deployment, and we look forward to working closely with the government to help achieve Malaysia’s aspiration of 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050.”