If the purpose of you going solar is not about cost savings but to be dependent from TnB then yes install battery to store your solar energy.
But I believe most use solar to save cost and also as a side effect to be green.
If want fast ROI, a larger, basic system with cheapest cost has the fastest ROI. The forefront is that you need to consume all energy generated

If you want battery better off getting a hybrid inverter like Huawei, then add in smart meter and you can even be powered up when TNB grid is down.

Why micro inverter? No shading better go for hybrid string inverter, more bang for bucks.

Hi guys, I am new to Solar installation and I was checking the NEM 3.0 and Solaris website.

Question with regards to Solaris program and rebate (RM1000 per kwh), the program will last as long as NEM quota still available?

thanks

This post has been edited by OrangeGrove: Sep 2 2024, 05:34 PM

NEM quota running low, just do it incase they don't extend the Solaris program

This post has been edited by adamw: Sep 2 2024, 08:41 PM

For sure NEM project will continue, probably NEM 4 or extend the current NEM3.
But for Solaris, once it is finish, I think will definitely not offered again. As for how long or how much solaris program still remains, nto really sure.

Yes.. only 10% of the 350MW remaining.. I am aware of that.. So I am survey these few days and hopefully to finalize within these 2 weeks..

This post has been edited by OrangeGrove: Sep 2 2024, 09:48 PM

I have shortlisted a few:
1) Verdant Solar
2) Pathgreen
3) Solar Vest
4) RGS

So far, only got Verdant's quotation
- 6 panels 3.45KWh best price rm16k
- 12 panels 6.96KWh best price rm25.5k

I noticed Pathgreen uses micro inverter while the rest are string inverter?

Would like to hear from you guys if you are using any of these companies' solar solutions.. thanks

Just a small observation: I'm not sure if the cost of solar energy has really decreased over the past two years. If I'm not mistaken, a quote from a friend's factory in 2022 priced it at RM4500++ per kW. In comparison, the cost of domestic installations now seems to be around RM3000++ in 2024. That’s a difference of RM1500. However, industrial solar installations involve more tedious processes and strict regulations, which could account for the price difference. This suggests that solar pricing may still be stagnant, or perhaps Malaysian installers are maintaining the same price levels.

Definitely there is a price drop on both inverters and solar panels... I'm not sure if it is up to 33% decrease, I am thinking about 20% drop but maybe the timeline between my survey is very different from yours

Just wondering what is the duration from:
Securing the provider -> NEM application -> NEM approval -> Installation -> TNB cutover

I am trying to reachout to the provider this week

This post has been edited by OrangeGrove: Sep 3 2024, 11:21 AM

2 months should be the standard time, but currently, alot of installer is fully occupied... so may take way longer

Hi guys, I am offered with Trina bifacial panels.. wondering how effective are the bifacial panels since they will be mounted on the roof tiles?

Another thing crossed my mind is my house is facing north and my panels most likely will be facing north as there are 3 storey house at my south which could partially block my roof.. the sun usually at the north side during mid year and at the south during year end and beginning of the year..
Anyone notice if the difference is huge throughout the year? Understand that monsoon season also affects the energy production..

No need worry so much, if can afford it just get it done & get your 4k bonus! Solar generation will definitely go up/down throughout the year! As for how bad the blockages you can actually used the app PV Calculator to estimate.

That’s very expensive. VERY.

1. RM4.6k per 1kWp — wtf
2. RM3663 per 1kWp

I did mine 6kWp system ~ RM3.2k per 1kWp. Smaller system than your 2. And cheaper. Trina Vertex S+ panels with Huawei hybrid inverter which costs a premium over normal string inverters. If you need help DM me I’ll hook you up. Now they super busy no time layan ppl asking for fun.

Quota left < 8% now. And is it cash price or credit card EPP?

And pls don’t just look at the kWp number. What panel, and especially what inverter is more important.

Inverter works very hard. Over 60C internal temperature, and it needs to do this everyday.

My 6.86 kWp with 5k inverter can hit 5.5kW on sunny days, but some days don’t. But I guess it’ll pull the average output up.

Thanks... yea Verdant is pretty pricy, that was the quotation in Jan 2024

I just proceed with Pathgreen yesterday, 6.05kWp 10 panels (Trina bifacial), 3 x microinverter (Hoymiles) for RM20k best price.
Turns out to be RM3306 per 1 kWp, I tot it is pretty ok considering they are providing 3 x microinverter, also 20% cash, 80% CC 24-month 0 interest.

So far I think this is the lowest that I get from various providers.

This post has been edited by OrangeGrove: Sep 5 2024, 02:32 PM

3x2kW hoymiles? Panels & inverter kW doesnt sounds right to me?

This post has been edited by adamw: Sep 5 2024, 02:37 PM

I see.. I am not quite an expert, maybe you can shed some light


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You need check your quotation which model they proposed? Your house is single phase?

3 phase

If 3 phase should go for 3 X HMS-2000 and 12 x 605W provided roof space sufficient.