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NEM subsidy: sign your contract by 31 December 2026.88 days leftCheck my savings
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Solar Savings Calculator for Kuching Homes

Enter your monthly Sarawak Energy bill and see the system your home needs, your estimated savings, and the payback, instantly.

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RM50RM1,600+

If you know your exact kWh from your Sarawak Energy bill, enter it and it overrides the bill above.

Estimated usage: 801 kWh/month at the Sarawak Energy domestic tariff.

You pay

RM10,000

Price before subsidy RM20,000 − Government subsidy RM10,000

Recommended panels
10
System size
6.20 kWp
Inverter
6 kWSingle Phase
Monthly generation
586 kWh
Monthly saving
RM181.66
Yearly saving
RM2,179.92
Estimated bill after solar
RM71.63
Share of bill offset
72%
Payback period
4.59 yrs
25-year saving: RM54,498
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Estimates are based on Sarawak Energy domestic tariffs and a standard installation, and are confirmed at a free site inspection. Your NEM contract must be signed by 31 December 2026 to qualify for the subsidy.

The process

The 9-step solar NEM programme

From site survey to your subsidy landing, here is exactly what happens and how long each step takes.

Total ~2.5 months
  1. 11 day

    Site survey

    We assess your roof, site suitability and energy needs.

  2. 21 week

    Formal quotation

    A detailed, transparent quotation for your needs.

  3. 31 - 2 months

    System design & NEM application

    We design the system and submit the NEM application to Sarawak Energy on your behalf.

  4. 42 weeks

    NEM approval

    Once Sarawak Energy approves, we schedule your installation.

  5. 53 days

    Installation

    Our team installs your system safely and neatly.

  6. 61 week

    Testing & commissioning

    We commission the system for safe, efficient output, then submit the testing report to Sarawak Energy.

  7. 71 week

    Sign NEM contract, pay PV meter

    You sign with Sarawak Energy and pay for the PV meter.

  8. 82 weeks

    PV meter installation

    Sarawak Energy installs the PV meter. Your system goes live and starts saving from this day.

  9. 9Done

    NEM subsidy received

    Enjoy your savings and receive the NEM subsidy.

75%

Of usage: the sizing cap set by the NEM application

Up to 30 kWac

Domestic ceiling, single and three phase

No battery

Not needed, and not eligible under NEM

NEM contract must be signed by 31 December 2026 to qualify.

FAQ

Calculator & pricing questions

Will solar work on my roof?
Usually yes. We check your roof area, shading and how many faces it is split across during the free site visit.
What happens at night?
Grid supply continues as normal. Exported daytime energy is offset against what you consume after dark, so the grid works as your battery.
Do I need a battery?
No. Sarawak’s NEM eligibility excludes systems with battery storage, so a grid-connected system without one is what qualifies for the subsidy.
How long does approval take?
Roughly 1 to 2 months for the NEM application, about 2.5 months end to end from site survey to your subsidy landing. Your NEM contract must be signed by 31 December 2026 to qualify.
Who maintains it?
A rooftop system is very stable and normally needs no repair. If anything does go wrong, come to us. We will still be here in the decades ahead.
What if a panel fails?
Panel and inverter warranties are the manufacturers’. We handle the whole claim process for you, start to finish.
Will drilling cause leaks?
Installation does not normally cause leaks. If our work does cause one, call us any time and we will come back to fix it.
Can I add panels later?
Only up to your inverter capacity. Beyond that it needs a larger inverter, and any addition also needs Sarawak Energy approval.

Ready to cut your electricity bill?

Run the calculator for a free instant estimate, then book a free site inspection on WhatsApp. Your NEM contract needs to be signed by 31 December 2026 to qualify for the subsidy, so the sooner you start, the safer your place in the queue.

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