Solar connection and approval checks for SME shophouses
In this guide
Start with the premise and account, not a generic compliance promise
A shoplot solar proposal depends on the building, electrical installation, roof rights and the account used for the connection. This guide does not determine whether a particular installation can connect to a switchboard, use an energy-management system or meet an approval requirement. Ask the provider to inspect the actual site and identify the applicable authority and submission route in writing.
For a rented shop, obtain written landlord consent and clarify who may sign utility and programme documents. Do not assume that a tenant, building owner and electricity account holder are the same party.
Check the recorded programme rules
For non-domestic Solar ATAP in Peninsular Malaysia, the recorded guideline limits PV inverter output to no more than 100% of the premises’ Maximum Demand and total installation capacity to no more than 1,000 kW, subject to the utility’s network assessment [source]. The capacity limit is expressed as inverter AC output (kWac), not panel kWp [source].
| Betulkex — programme item and recorded scope (compiled 7 October 2026; source dates remain as cited) | What the cited rule says | What the shop must still confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic limit | Up to 100% of Maximum Demand and no more than 1,000 kW total, subject to network assessment. [source] | Account demand, connection details and the utility's site assessment. |
| Capacity unit | Limit is based on inverter kWac output; forms request declared capacity in kWac and kWp. [source] | The proposed panel/inverter schedule and its stated calculations. |
| Application and fee | Application is through SEDA eATAP by an RPVSP; application fee is RM7.50 per kWac and is non-refundable whether approved or rejected. [source] | Who submits, whether the fee is included in the contract, and which documents are needed. |
| Utility agreement | TNB stamp duty is RM10 unless a legal exemption applies; the programme agreement term is at most 10 years from its start date. [source] [source] | Whether an exemption applies and the account agreement's start/end dates. |
These are recorded programme rules, not approval for a particular shop. Ask the provider to identify the application path and responsible parties in writing; the utility or relevant authority decides the site-specific connection and approval.
Compare two written proposals
Copy the same fields from each proposal. Mark an item “not stated” when the document does not answer it; do not fill gaps by assumption.
| Betulkex — quote field | Proposal A | Proposal B | Document or decision owner to identify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity account holder, roof permission and signing party | ____ | ____ | Account bill and landlord consent |
| Panel kWp and inverter model/output in kWac | ____ | ____ | Quote and single-line diagram |
| Application route, submitter and payer of each stated fee | ____ | ____ | Application records; separate programme fee from other contract charges |
| Connection point, protection, switchboard work and utility documents | ____ | ____ | Site assessment and utility/authority decision |
| Work included/excluded, system ownership and post-installation responsibility | ____ | ____ | Contract, work scope and written terms |
This is a completeness check, not a finding that either proposal is eligible or can connect.
Put these items in the proposal
Ask for the system single-line diagram, panel kWp and inverter kWac, proposed point of connection, protection and shutdown arrangements, monitoring interface and any required switchboard changes. Have the provider identify the responsible designer and installer, the authority submissions included, the fees excluded, and who will obtain approvals.
If the shop uses refrigeration, lifts, motors or other critical equipment, provide operating schedules and ask how solar operation interacts with those loads. Request an outage and commissioning plan; do not accept a promise of uninterrupted operations without a site-specific method. Ask the provider to assess and document compatibility for the exact premises and equipment. The utility or relevant authority decides connection and approval; a provider quote is not that decision.