2–3.5 kWac
approved system size
Sarawak · Sarawak Energy
Up to RM12,000 off the cost of home solar.
Three published subsidy tiers make home solar unusually compelling in Sarawak—when the system, account and claim process are handled correctly.
Net Energy Metering Subsidy Scheme
Up to RM12,000Sarawak Energy NEM subsidySubject to programme eligibility, approval and availability.At a glance · reviewed 19 July 2026
How does home solar work in Sarawak?
Eligible Sarawak Energy domestic customers with landed homes can receive RM8,000 for systems from 2–3.5 kWac, RM10,000 for systems above 3.5–6 kWac, or RM12,000 for systems above 6–50 kWac. New NEM contracts must be signed between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2026. The 10 MW subsidy pool is first-come, first-served and remains subject to eligibility, approval and available allocation.
Official programme information:Sarawak Energy · Net Energy Metering Scheme ↗Sarawak Energy · Domestic NEM subsidy release ↗
>3.5–6 kWac
approved system size
>6–50 kWac
approved system size
estimated payback
Sarawak Energy FAQ estimate after subsidy
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Hornbill policy guide · SarawakSarawak NEM explained
Three subsidy tiers. One correctly sized system.
Solar supplies the home first and the metering arrangement accounts for grid interaction. The subsidy is claimed after the qualifying system, NEM contract and required metering steps are complete.
- 01
Solar feeds the home
The array reduces electricity drawn from Sarawak Energy while the sun is available.
- 02
NEM measures grid exchange
Separate metering records solar generation and the energy moving between your home and the grid.
- 03
The contract activates the scheme
A qualifying new NEM contract must meet the published programme window and conditions.
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The subsidy follows completion
After the required form and PV meter steps, approved funds are paid to the account owner’s bank account.
What changes the economics
Understand the programme before choosing the system.
Headline incentives are useful, but your net investment, self-consumption and approved design determine the real return.
The size tier changes the subsidy
Published support rises from RM8,000 to RM12,000 across the three approved AC capacity bands.
The net price matters more
We compare equipment, generation, roof complexity and subsidy—not just the largest headline amount.
The process is time-sensitive
The subsidy form has a short validity window, so documentation, meter work and claim timing need coordination.
Sarawak NEM energy flow
Your home uses the solar first. The meters record the rest.
Net energy metering is not the grid buying everything your roof produces. The home consumes solar behind the meter first; only the surplus reaches the grid, while the grid covers any shortfall.
Illustrated guide · Net Energy Metering Subsidy SchemeGenerate
Rooftop panels create electricity whenever useful daylight is available.
Consume first
The home immediately uses solar for active appliances and household loads.
Export the surplus
Required PV and smart metering record qualifying excess sent to Sarawak Energy.
Import the shortfall
At night or when demand is higher than generation, the home draws electricity from the grid.
The illustration simplifies the physical flow. Approved metering, contract and bill treatment follow current Sarawak Energy requirements.
A practical first check
Is solar likely to make sense for this home?
We use your bill, roof and priorities to answer this before asking you to choose a package.
Check my home →Usually a strong fit when…
- You own or occupy an eligible landed home on a domestic tariff
- Your bill and roof can support at least the 2 kWac entry tier
- You want to lower the net investment while the 10 MW allocation remains
Know this before signing…
- The new NEM contract must fall within the published 2025–2026 window
- Smart meter charges are separate: RM500 single phase or RM1,000 three phase
- Final subsidy is not guaranteed until programme approval and claim completion
Eligibility starting point
Is this programme likely to fit your home?
- ✓A Sarawak Energy domestic tariff account
- ✓A landed residential property in Sarawak
- ✓A compliant new rooftop solar PV installation
- ✓One subsidy per SESCO contract account owner
- ✓No pre-installed solar-ready home or previous subsidy for the property
This checklist is an initial guide. Final eligibility is determined under the official programme and utility assessment.
What Hornbill handles
One accountable path from bill to switch-on.
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Confirm the tariff account
We check the property, bill and basic programme eligibility.
- 02
Choose the economic tier
We size for usage and roof potential—not only the highest subsidy.
- 03
Coordinate NEM and subsidy documents
Hornbill prepares the technical workflow and keeps the time-sensitive claim steps visible.
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Install, meter and claim
The system is commissioned, the required meter is completed and the approved subsidy process follows.
How much is the Sarawak solar subsidy?+
The published tiers are RM8,000 for 2–3.5 kWac, RM10,000 for above 3.5–6 kWac and RM12,000 for above 6–50 kWac, subject to successful approval and the programme conditions.
How does net energy metering work in Sarawak?+
Your solar generation powers your home first. The required metering records generation and grid exchange under the Sarawak Energy NEM arrangement. The final bill treatment follows the approved contract and current programme rules.
When does the current subsidy window close?+
Sarawak Energy states that a new NEM contract must be signed between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2026. The overall 10 MW allocation is first-come, first-served, so it can be exhausted earlier.
How quickly is the approved subsidy paid?+
Sarawak Energy states that payment is made within 14 days after both the valid subsidy form is submitted and the PV meter is installed, whichever occurs later. The form itself is valid for seven days, so timing matters.
Should I install a larger system to get RM12,000?+
Not automatically. The economically best system should reflect your usage, roof and NEM value. A larger subsidy can be outweighed by unnecessary capacity, so Hornbill compares the net investment and expected production for each suitable size.
What payback does Sarawak Energy estimate?+
Its published FAQ gives a broad estimate of roughly 8–11 years before subsidy and 6–8 years after subsidy. Your result will vary with usage, system size, roof yield, tariff, equipment and final installed price.
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