To answer your first question, actually it’s neither one. People keep saying “after 9 years the technology should be even cheaper than RM4k per kWp,”. But the problem is we won’t get that — because the pricing is already dictated by the seller/manufacturer. So even if the real market price later is much lower, the replacement won’t follow the real market trend (not in Malaysia). When have you ever seen businesses in Malaysia lower their prices even when petrol prices fluctuate or in similar situations?

As for your second question, I also wouldn’t dare to take the deal. We’re in Malaysia — I have yet to see any consumer actually get the so-called 70% performance guarantee or panel/battery replacement honoured here (for Solar PV). On paper it sounds good, but in reality it’s mostly a marketing gimmick to make people feel there’s protection, when the chance of it being fulfilled is extremely low or NIL.