Solar Energy isn't for everyone?!!?

Solar energy isn't for everyone?!!?

You think the licenses needed are easy to apply?!

NO!! if someone told you so, don't be misled...

In Malaysia, everyone has the right to install solar energy systems on their rooftops. 

There are two ways you can do this...

1) Self-consumption (SELCO): 

This involves installing a grid-tied solar energy system that connects to your distribution board (DB).

The energy produced by the solar panels will be used by your household, and if the energy generated is insufficient, TNB's electricity will automatically supplement it. 

However, if the energy generated by the solar panels exceeds your household's energy requirements, the system will automatically shut down. 

It is not allowed to sell excess energy back to TNB, so a zero-export device is necessary to control the system's energy output.

2) Net Energy Metering (NEM): 

NEM is also a grid-tied solar energy system. However, when the solar panels generate excess energy beyond your household's needs, the surplus energy is sold back to TNB. 

The TNB meter records how much energy is being fed back into the grid, and the amount is deducted from your monthly electricity bill. 

Under NEM, you will have a 10-year contract with TNB for selling back excess energy, after which you can choose to install a zero-export device or a battery to store the excess energy.

For so called license, you need to deal with three main entities:

1) Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA): 

To apply for NEM quota, you must submit an application to SEDA. Once the quota is obtained, you can proceed to sign the NEM contract with TNB. 

Anyone can apply for the NEM quota, and it is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are applying according to the guidelines, it is usually not difficult to obtain.

2) TNB: 

If your solar energy system size is larger than 72kWac, you need to apply for a Connection Assessment Study (CAS) or Power System Study (PSS) and wait for TNB's approval. 

Once the CAS is approved, you can proceed to apply for the NEM quota with SEDA. And subsequently enter into NEM contact with TNB once your NEM application approved. 

If you are doing SELCO, you need to wait for PSS approval if your system size is more than 72kWac.  

Else you can straightaway submit the SELCO form to TNB for their approval.

3) Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST): 

All Power generation licenses in Malaysia are issued by ST. 

However, if your solar energy system size is less than 72kWac, you do not need to obtain an ST license. 

In summary, obtaining SEDA quota and ST licenses are not difficult as you thought or someone you so. Everyone has equal chance of getting the SEDA quota.

And, as long as you're following the terms and condition, and furnish the required documents, you don't need connection in government or whatsoever to obtain the license... 

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