Key Takeaways:
The government has given approved SuRIA Home applicants until March 2027 to complete installation and keep the rebate of RM 600/kWp, capped at RM 3,000. The application window still closes on 31 December 2026, so you need SEDA approval in hand before then to be eligible for the rebate.
Homeowners with an approved SuRIA Home application now have until March 2027 to finish their solar installation and still collect their rebate of up to RM 3,000. However, the extension only covers installation, and not applications.
Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced the change in the Dewan Rakyat on 11 November, after an MP raised the case of homeowners who had paid deposits, signed agreements and secured approval but hadn't finished installing (The Star).
If you're already approved, that's good news for you. If you haven't applied yet, you would only have 7 weeks from today to get from first quote to approval.
What Exactly Did the Government Announce?
Approved SuRIA Home applicants can now complete installation by March 2027 and still receive the rebate the government approved for them. Before this, everything had to be done by 31 December 2026, or sooner if the 250 MW quota filled first.
The minister told Parliament that up to RM 90 million in rebates is still available. As at 15 September, 12,374 households had received rebates totalling RM 36.2 million, according to The Edge Malaysia's report. SuRIA Home launched in May with a RM 150 million allocation, targets 45,000 to 50,000 households, and runs until its 250 MW quota is used up or the programme ends on 31 December 2026.
Does the March 2027 Extension Apply to You?
The extension only helps you if your application is approved before the programme closes. Two dates now matter instead of one:
Source: Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, as reported by The Edge Malaysia and The Star (11 November 2026). Check SEDA for official programme terms.
The extension gives installers more time to finish their respective work. It doesn't give new applicants extra time to apply.
To qualify at all, you need to be a domestic consumer joining Solar ATAP, which covers Peninsular Malaysia, and you must not have received a cash rebate under the earlier SolaRIS scheme.
How Much Is the SuRIA Home Rebate Worth to You?
SuRIA Home pays a one-off RM 600 for every kilowatt-peak you install, up to RM 3,000 for systems of 5 kWp or larger. Here's how that works out by system size:
Calculated from the RM 600/kWp rate and RM 3,000 cap announced for the programme.
What Should You Do Before 31 December?
Work backwards from the approval deadline, because the quota can close it early. These steps run in order:
- Check your roof: run through our roof suitability checklist so a site visit doesn't turn up surprises.
- Get a properly sized quote: a quote should spell out system size, panel and inverter brands and the rebate you'd receive. Our list of questions to ask before signing a solar quote helps you make a comparison.
- Choose a registered provider: the minister urged homeowners to use registered providers and to consult the ministry, TNB or the Energy Commission before committing. Our installer checklist covers what to verify.
- Apply early: don't leave submission to the last week of December. The 250 MW quota can close the programme before the due date.
If upfront cost is what's holding you back, the minister himself pointed to solar leasing and Rent-to-Own at RM 0 upfront as ways to lower the barrier. Ask your provider how the rebate applies under those arrangements before you sign.
For a deeper look at how the scheme behind SuRIA Home works, read our Solar ATAP guide for homeowners.
Waiting Too Long Can Cost You RM 3,000. Act Now.
The 2027 extension takes pressure off installation, but approval is still a hard 2026 deadline. Starting your applications now makes you eligible for a 5 kWp system with RM 3,000 cashback.
Time and remaining allocations are running out. Delaying this process could mean paying the full price for the same panels.
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