Sarawak will pay up to RM15,000 of your rooftop solar.
On 3 October 2026, Premier Abang Johari said the state will cover about half of a typical RM30,000 home solar system, for every home. Details arrive with Budget Sarawak 2027. Pre-register now and get your roof assessed before the queue forms.
What's confirmed, and what isn't yet
We'd rather tell you straight than oversell. Here's where things stand as of 5 October 2026. We update this page as soon as the official guidelines are published.
Announced
- Subsidy of up to RM15,000 per homePremier's speech at Program Sarawakku Sayang, Mukah, 3 Oct 2026
- Roughly half the cost of a RM30,000 systemThe Premier's own reference figure
- Open to all homes, not only state housing projectsEarlier 50% offers were limited to SPK village-expansion homes
- The 2026 NEM subsidy of RM8,000 to RM12,000 is running nowFirst come, first served, while the 2026 allocation lasts
Still to be confirmed
- Whether it replaces or adds to the NEM subsidyExpected with Budget Sarawak 2027
- Eligibility rules and system-size tierse.g. landed homes only, minimum kW, owner-occupied
- When applications open and the quota size
- Whether battery storage is coveredThe Premier mentioned sodium battery systems in the same speech
How Sarawak got to RM15,000
Gedong Baru: the state offers a 50% solar subsidy (RM15,000 of RM30,000) to buyers of SPK village-expansion homes only.
Sarawak Energy launches its NEM awareness campaign with over RM10 million in subsidies for 2026: RM8,000 to RM12,000 depending on system size.
Daro: the Premier confirms subsidised solar as a standard option in Sarawak's affordable housing model.
Mukah: the Premier says the state will give up to RM15,000 per house, and encourages every household to install rooftop solar.
Budget Sarawak 2027 is tabled. Rules, tiers and timing are expected here.
Applications are expected to open. Homes that are already assessed and designed can be submitted first.
What would it cost you?
Move the slider to your average Sarawak Energy bill. We'll size a system and compare today's NEM subsidy with the announced 2027 subsidy. These are estimates; your site survey gives the real numbers.
Change the assumptions
Divide your bill amount by the kWh used, both shown on your bill.
| 2026 NEM subsidy (in force now) | RM0 |
|---|---|
| You pay with 2026 subsidy | RM0 |
| Announced 2027 subsidy (estimate: 50%, max RM15,000) | RM0 |
| You pay with 2027 subsidy | RM0 |
| Estimated bill saving per month | RM0 |
| Payback with 2027 subsidy | 0 yrs |
Yellow share = government's estimated portion of your system cost. 2027 figures assume the subsidy is half the system cost up to RM15,000, as the Premier described; final rules may differ.
Lock in a survey for this systemThe 2026 NEM subsidy, available today
If your roof is ready now, you don't have to wait. Sarawak Energy's Net Energy Metering subsidy is paid while the 2026 allocation lasts. We'll help you weigh applying now against waiting for 2027.
| Inverter (AC) size | 2026 subsidy |
|---|---|
| 2 to 3.5 kW | RM8,000 |
| Above 3.5 to 6 kW | RM10,000 |
| Above 6 to 50 kW | RM12,000 |
From pre-registration to your first credited bill
Pre-register
Send us your bill amount and location on WhatsApp. Takes two minutes.
Roof survey
We check orientation, shading and roof condition, and read your last 12 months of usage.
System design
A fixed quote sized to your usage, with the subsidy shown line by line.
Application
As an SEB-registered contractor, we file your NEM and subsidy paperwork with Sarawak Energy.
Installation
Usually one to two days on the roof, built to SET-P requirements.
Meter and credits
SESCO sets up your NEM metering. Solar generation is credited against what you use.
For the technically minded: match an inverter
Enter your panel count to see which inverters fit a 620Wp array, filtered by single or three phase supply.
6.20 kWp DC
Delivered by NEUTO Energy
Sarawak Solar is run by NEUTO Energy Sdn. Bhd., a Kuching-based renewable energy engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) company. One team handles your roof survey, design, Sarawak Energy paperwork and installation.
Questions homeowners are asking
Is the RM15,000 subsidy official?
The Premier announced it publicly on 3 October 2026 in Mukah. The detailed rules haven't been published yet and are expected with Budget Sarawak 2027 on 12 October. We'll update this page the same day.
Should I install now with the 2026 subsidy, or wait for 2027?
It depends on your system size and on whether the new subsidy replaces or tops up the NEM one, which isn't known yet. For small systems the difference may be modest; for a RM30,000 system it could be several thousand ringgit. Pre-register and we'll run both numbers for your home once the rules are out.
Does pre-registering cost anything or commit me?
No. Pre-registration is free and there's no obligation. It puts you on our survey list so your design is ready when applications open.
Who can apply?
For the 2026 NEM subsidy, applications must be filed by a Sarawak Energy registered contractor for a domestic account. Eligibility for 2027 will be confirmed in the official guidelines.
How does Net Energy Metering work in Sarawak?
Your panels generate electricity and Sarawak Energy credits that generation against what your household uses, so you pay only the difference. SESCO installs the metering needed for this.
What about batteries?
Batteries are optional and add cost. The Premier mentioned sodium battery systems in the same speech, but we don't yet know if the subsidy covers them. Ask us for a quote with and without.
Pre-register for the 2027 solar subsidy
We'll reply on WhatsApp within one working day and book your free roof survey. Homes surveyed early can be submitted first when applications open.
Sources
- Utusan Sarawak, 3 Oct 2026: Budget Sarawak 2027 and the RM15,000 solar subsidy
- KuchingBorneo, 3 Oct 2026: Subsidised solar package to be raised to RM15,000
- The Borneo Post, 17 Jul 2026: Affordable housing with subsidised solar
- The Borneo Post, 25 May 2026: Over RM10 million for rooftop solar subsidies
- DayakDaily, 15 Jan 2026: Gedong Baru SPK 50% solar subsidy
- Sarawak Energy: Net Energy Metering scheme