Electricity Saving with Solar: Maximise Your Savings

Imagine achieving electricity saving by cutting you bills in half while contributing to a greener Malaysia. This is the potential of solar energy.

With electricity tariffs rising across Malaysia, many households and businesses are feeling the pinch. As costs continue to climb, solar energy offers a practical solution to electricity saving. By reducing reliance on the grid, solar power helps lower energy bills while supporting environmental sustainability.

Solar energy is more than just an investment in your home—it's an investment in a brighter, more sustainable future.

How Solar Energy Helps with Electricity Saving

Solar panels harness sunlight to generate electricity during the day, providing power for your home and reducing the need to draw electricity from the grid. This helps lower your electricity costs by relying less on external power sources, especially during peak daylight hours. Typically , around 40% of the energy produced by solar panels occurs during the day, when your household may use less power. The excess energy is then sent back to the grid, further contributing to your savings.

Many solar systems come with real-time monitoring apps that allow you to track both your energy production and consumption. These apps provide insights into how much electricity your panels are generating and how much energy you are using, making it easier to monitor your savings and optimise energy usage.

Electricity Saving with Net Energy Metering (NEM 3.0)

The Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0 program is a government initiative in Malaysia that allows solar energy users to offset their electricity bills by exporting excess energy back to the grid. This means that if your solar panels generate more electricity than your household needs, the surplus energy can be sent back to the grid in exchange for credit on your electricity bill. The surplus electricity exported is calculated in kilowatt-hours (kWh), and the credit is applied to your next electricity bill. For example, if you export 200 kWh of electricity in a month, that amount will be subtracted from your bill, which can maximise your savings. NEM application works on a quota basis which you can check through SEDA Website

Maximising Your Electricity Saving: Financial Benefits of Solar Energy

One of the best ways to track the financial benefits of solar energy is through a solar inverter app. These apps show detailed data on how much solar energy is being produced each day, how much energy your home is using, and how much energy is sent back to the grid. This allows you to keep track of your energy usage and savings in real time.

For example, the chart from the solar inverter app shows solar generation (green line) peaking around midday. The blue line represents how much of this solar energy is used directly by your home, and during the day, most of your energy needs are covered by solar power. The red line shows the excess energy produced, which is sent back to the grid. This surplus energy earns you credits, which further reduce your electricity costs.

For example, your household used 106.80 kWh of electricity in total. Out of this, 51.27 kWh was covered by solar energy, meaning less electricity was needed from the grid. The remaining 55.53 kWh was taken from the grid, mainly at night when the panels aren’t producing. Your solar system generated 204.22 kWh in total, with 152.95 kWh of that being surplus energy, which was sent back to the grid to earn credits.

These savings will be reflected on your TNB bill, where you can clearly see the amount of excess energy you’ve generated. For instance, the TNB bill shows that 697 kWh of excess energy was generated, which was credited back to your account, reducing your electricity charges for RM397.99

Why Choose GetSolar for Your Electricity Saving Journey?

At GetSolar, we understand the unique energy landscape of Malaysia and have tailored our solutions specifically for Malaysian homeowners and businesses. Our team is experienced in navigating the Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0 program, ensuring that you can take full advantage of the benefits it offers.

We offer flexible financing options, such as our Rent-to-Own plan, which allow you to enjoy solar energy without high upfront costs. From handling your NEM 3.0 application process to installation and ongoing maintenance, all backed by our performance guarantee With GetSolar’s end-to-end service approach, GetSolar ensures that adopting solar energy is a smooth and hassle-free experience.