The government has introduced the Solar for Rakyat Incentive Scheme (Solaris), a special initiative aimed at encouraging the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in residential premises under the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme.

Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Fadillah Yusof said the installation of solar PV systems in residential premises by domestic users is a “quick win” measure that enables the effective utilisation of building roof space for renewable energy generation (REG).