Take Your Neighbor’s “Advice” with a Grain of Salt
In Malaysia, neighbors often have more opinions than actual experts. With the solar boom, myths are spreading faster than good news. Today, Homi is here to bust these “Neighbor Legends.”
Myth 1: “Only rich towkays can afford it!”
❌ The Myth: Solar is a luxury toy, too expensive for a terrace house. ✅ The Truth: That’s a mindset from 2010. Prices have dropped significantly. With 0% interest installment plans, your monthly repayment could be lower than your current TNB bill. You aren’t spending extra money; you’re just redirecting your bill payment to own an asset.
Myth 2: “Confirm will leak (Bocor) one!”
❌ The Myth: Drilling holes in the roof = asking for trouble. ✅ The Truth: Only if you hire amateurs. Professional installers like Homi use double-protection waterproofing. In fact, solar panels act as a shield, blocking UV rays and heavy rain from hitting your roof tiles directly, actually extending your roof’s lifespan.
Myth 3: “So mafan (troublesome), need to climb up and wash everyday!”
❌ The Myth: You’re buying a chore, not an appliance. ✅ The Truth: Thank the Malaysian rain! Solar panels have self-cleaning coatings. Most dust washes away with the rain. You only need a professional check-up once or twice a year. The rest of the time? Just relax on your sofa.
Myth 4: “Wait lah, technology changing fast, later cheaper!”
❌ The Myth: Buying now makes you a sucker. ✅ The Truth: The Cost of Waiting > The Price Drop. Maybe equipment drops by RM1,000 in two years, but you would have wasted RM10,000 paying TNB bills in that time! Plus, with inflation and currency fluctuation, future prices might actually go up.
Myth 5: “Your house will become very hot!”
❌ The Myth: Panels attract heat and cook your house. ✅ The Truth: Complete opposite! Solar panels act like a “cap” for your roof. They absorb sunlight to make power and create a ventilation gap between the panel and the roof. Studies show indoor temperatures often drop by 2-3°C. Your house gets cooler, and your aircon works less!
