Quota abolished for solar panel installation under self-consumption mechanism — energy ministry

• The programme, introduced back in 2017, was previously limited to installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on rooftops. At that time, a factory owner can only install solar panels to cater to 85% of the facility's electricity demand.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 24): The government has removed the 85% demand capacity cap for non-domestic users under its self-consumption (SelCo) programme, and to allow the installation of solar panels on the ground and over bodies of water.

This comes with guideline changes set to take effect on Jan 1, 2025, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) on Tuesday.

The programme, introduced back in 2017, was previously limited to installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on rooftops. At that time, a factory owner can only install solar panels to cater to 85% of the facility's electricity demand.

Electricity generated under the SelCo programme is generated for own usage and excess is not allowed to be exported to the grid.

Other changes to the programme’s guideline include expanding its coverage to include consumers under the agricultural category and setting energy storage system installation requirements.

According to Petra, these changes are in line with the government’s current policy and commitment to accelerate energy transition efforts and demand to allow solar system installation on land and over bodies of water.

“Petra is confident that improvements to the SelCo programme guidelines will open up wider access to green electricity supply to consumers, especially the corporate and industrial sectors, to meet ESG commitments, as well as supporting the country’s energy transition aspirations of achieving a target 70% renewable energy capacity mix by 2050,” it added.

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