Missed the NEM 3.0 Boat? Don’t Panic! Why Solar ATAP 2026 is Your Second Chance
So, you missed the NEM 3.0 boat. You might be thinking, “Is solar still worth it without the 1:1 net metering?”
This is the #1 concern we hear from Malaysian homeowners in 2026. But here is the secret most people miss: Solar ATAP actually allows you to install BIGGER systems than before.
Let’s break down Strategy #1: The New “Energy Offset” Mechanism.
“I’m worried that without the NEM 1:1 exchange rate, my solar investment won’t pay off quickly enough. Is it really worth it just for self-consumption?”
Solar ATAP still allows you to export excess energy to offset your bill. But the game-changer is capacity: You are no longer capped at 85%. You can now install up to 100% of your Maximum Demand. This means more panels, more generation, and deeper cuts to your TNB bill.
NEM 3.0 vs. Solar ATAP 2026
Why the new rule might actually be better for high-consumption homes
NEM 3.0
Limited to 85% of Maximum Demand.
You often couldn’t cover your entire bill.
Solar ATAP
UP TO 100% OFFSET
Install capacity based on 100% Maximum Demand.
Maximize generation & export potential.
How the “Energy Offset” Strategy Works Now
Under the new Solar ATAP framework, the strategy shifts from “storing credit” to “maximizing offset”.
1. Bigger System = Bigger Savings
Previously, you were forced to install a smaller system (85% cap). Now, with the 100% limit, you can cover a larger portion of your daytime electricity usage directly. This reduces your reliance on the grid during peak tariff hours.
2. Exporting is Still Profitable
Yes, you can still sell back to the grid! The excess energy you generate isn’t wasted. It is exported to TNB and recorded as a monetary credit to Offset (Deduct) your bill. While the rate mechanism has changed (System Marginal Price), the ability to slash your bill to near-zero remains.
🚀 New Rule Alert: You are now allowed to install up to 100% of your electricity usage!
✅ Offset your monthly TNB bill
✅ Sell excess power back to the grid
✅ Lifetime contract validity
Check how many kW you can install on your roof today before the quota fills up!
🧮 How Much Can You Save with the 100% Rule?
Don’t guess. Let our engineers calculate the exact savings based on the new Solar ATAP rates.
*Valid for 2026 Residential & Commercial applications
Conclusion: The “Offset” Advantage
The core benefit of solar hasn’t changed: You stop renting energy and start owning it. With Solar ATAP’s relaxed capacity limits, 2026 might actually be the best year for heavy electricity users to make the switch.
Don’t wait for the rules to change again. Quotas can be suspended at any time.
