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Know More About Solar PV System

Solar power is a form of energy harnessed from the power and heat of the sun’s rays. It is renewable, and therefore a “green” source of energy.
The most common way of harnessing energy from the sun is through photovoltaic (PV) panels – those large, mirror-like panel you’ve likely seen on rooftops, handheld solar devices, and even spacecrafts. These panels operate as conductors, taking in the sun’s rays, heating up, and creating energy (and electricity).


Just like wind power, solar power is a virtuality unlimited and inexhaustible resource (unlike power produced from expandable fossil fuels). As technologies improve and the materials used in PV panels become “greener”, the carbon footprint of solar power becomes smaller and smaller and the technique become more accessible to the masses.

Similarly to wind power, solar power is contingent upon the weather and the amount of sunshine present in a specific location. This means that geographical areas lacking in sunlight, or areas that frequently experience cloudy weather, may have difficulty utilizing solar power effectively.

 

Key Facts

  • Every hour, the sun beats down with enough power to provide global energy for an entire year.
  • It take an average of eight minutes for energy to travel from the sun to the Earth.
  • Scientists have used solar energy to power spaceships since 1958.
  • Most solar panels used today have an average life expectancy of between 20-40 years.

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What is NEM

The Ministry has introduced few solar PV initiatives to encourage Malaysia’s Renewable Energy (RE) uptake. From the RE town hall held on 12th July 2018, one of the key issues highlighted by the PV industry is the need to change the concept of NEM from the existing net billing to true net energy metering. This is will help improve the return of investment of solar PV under the NEM. Effective on 1st January 2019, the Net Energy Metering (NEM) will be improved by adopting the true net energy metering concept and this will allow excess solar PV generated energy to be exported back to the grid on a “one-on-one” offset basis. This means that every 1kWh exported to the grid will be offset against 1kWh consumed from the grid, instead of at the Displaced Cost previously.

The concept of NEM is that the energy produced from the installed solar PV system will be consumed first, and any excess will be exported to TNB on a “one-on-one” offset basis. This scheme is applicable to all domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors as long as they are the customers of TNB. The PV systems can be installed at available rooftops or car porch within their own premises.

What is NEM

The Ministry has introduced few solar PV initiatives to encourage Malaysia’s Renewable Energy (RE) uptake. From the RE town hall held on 12th July 2018, one of the key issues highlighted by the PV industry is the need to change the concept of NEM from the existing net billing to true net energy metering. This is will help improve the return of investment of solar PV under the NEM. Effective on 1st January 2019, the Net Energy Metering (NEM) will be improved by adopting the true net energy metering concept and this will allow excess solar PV generated energy to be exported back to the grid on a “one-on-one” offset basis. This means that every 1kWh exported to the grid will be offset against 1kWh consumed from the grid, instead of at the Displaced Cost previously.

The concept of NEM is that the energy produced from the installed solar PV system will be consumed first, and any excess will be exported to TNB on a “one-on-one” offset basis. This scheme is applicable to all domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors as long as they are the customers of TNB. The PV systems can be installed at available rooftops or car porch within their own premises.

Buy Outright

Buying solar system is a great option if you’re looking to:
1. Be the owner of your solar energy system
2. Maximize the financial benefits of solar
3. Maximize the electricity saving from solar power generation

What do we mean by “maximizing the financial benefits of solar”? Basically, if you buy solar system outright (with affordable upfront payment), you’ll see more savings in the long run. That’s because you won’t pay monthly payments for years to your solar provider and, instead, will own the system from the beginning. That means you’ll achieve more overall savings sooner than you would by leasing your solar energy system. As a solar energy system owner, you can reduce your electric bill by using the power your solar system produces. We think this one of the best reasons why people should consider buying their home solar panels without any financing.

Another way to maximize the financial benefits of solar, while minimizing its costs is to claim the green investment tax allowance (GITA) from the government.

Biipower will assist the customer to approach the financial institution for any loan facilities and helping the customer to obtain the tax incentive for solar system installation.

Buy Outright

Buying solar system is a great option if you’re looking to:
1. Be the owner of your solar energy system
2. Maximize the financial benefits of solar
3. Maximize the electricity saving from solar power generation

What do we mean by “maximizing the financial benefits of solar”? Basically, if you buy solar system outright (with affordable upfront payment), you’ll see more savings in the long run. That’s because you won’t pay monthly payments for years to your solar provider and, instead, will own the system from the beginning. That means you’ll achieve more overall savings sooner than you would by leasing your solar energy system. As a solar energy system owner, you can reduce your electric bill by using the power your solar system produces. We think this one of the best reasons why people should consider buying their home solar panels without any financing.

Another way to maximize the financial benefits of solar, while minimizing its costs is to claim the green investment tax allowance (GITA) from the government.

Biipower will assist the customer to approach the financial institution for any loan facilities and helping the customer to obtain the tax incentive for solar system installation.

Power Purchase Agreement

Biipower collaboration with reputable developer to offer solar leasing solution.

Set yourself up for potential savings.

With a solar PPA, we install solar panels on your premise and sell you the solar power it produces at a lower rate than what your utility can typically provide. Simply put, you get clean, solar electricity at a predictable rate.

Let us take care of the rest.

Pay a predetermined price for every kilowatt-hour of electricity your solar panels generate, either flat rate or fluctuated rate. We take care of solar energy system design, permitting, and paperwork, and provide a 15/20/25-year power warranty to ensure maximum savings.

Plus, we provide system maintenance and monitoring at no additional cost to you.

Power Purchase Agreement

Biipower collaboration with reputable developer to offer solar leasing solution.

Set yourself up for potential savings.

With a solar PPA, we install solar panels on your premise and sell you the solar power it produces at a lower rate than what your utility can typically provide. Simply put, you get clean, solar electricity at a predictable rate.

Let us take care of the rest.

Pay a predetermined price for every kilowatt-hour of electricity your solar panels generate, either flat rate or fluctuated rate. We take care of solar energy system design, permitting, and paperwork, and provide a 15/20/25-year power warranty to ensure maximum savings.

Plus, we provide system maintenance and monitoring at no additional cost to you.

About NEM 3.0

The Government has introduced the Net Energy Metering Scheme in November 2016 with quota allocation of 500 MW up to year 2020 to encourage Malaysia’s Renewable Energy (RE) uptake. The concept of NEM is that the energy produced from the solar PV installation will be consumed first, and any excess will be exported to TNB at prevailing displaced cost.

As an effort to encourage the NEM uptake, the NEM 2.0 was introduced on 1st January 2019, and the true net energy metering concept was adopted, where it allows excess solar PV generated energy to be exported back to the grid on a “one-on-one” offset basis. The NEM scheme were executed by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA), regulated by the Energy Commission (EC), with Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia as the Implementing Agency (IA). The 500MW quota under the NEM 2.0 has been fully subscribed by 31st December 2020.

Due to overwhelming response from the PV industry and in an effort to boost the usage of Solar energy, the Energy and Natural Resources Minister via a press statement by KeTSA on 29th December 2020 has introduced the new Net Energy Metering 3.0 programme (NEM 3.0) to provide more opportunities to electricity consumers to install solar PV systems on the roofs of their premises to save on their electricity bill. The NEM 3.0 will be in effect from 2021 to 2023 and the total quota allocation is up to 500 MW. The NEM 3.0 will be divided into the following three (3) new initiatives/categories :

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About NEM 3.0

The Government has introduced the Net Energy Metering Scheme in November 2016 with quota allocation of 500 MW up to year 2020 to encourage Malaysia’s Renewable Energy (RE) uptake. The concept of NEM is that the energy produced from the solar PV installation will be consumed first, and any excess will be exported to TNB at prevailing displaced cost.

As an effort to encourage the NEM uptake, the NEM 2.0 was introduced on 1st January 2019, and the true net energy metering concept was adopted, where it allows excess solar PV generated energy to be exported back to the grid on a “one-on-one” offset basis. The NEM scheme were executed by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA), regulated by the Energy Commission (EC), with Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia as the Implementing Agency (IA). The 500MW quota under the NEM 2.0 has been fully subscribed by 31st December 2020.

Due to overwhelming response from the PV industry and in an effort to boost the usage of Solar energy, the Energy and Natural Resources Minister via a press statement by KeTSA on 29th December 2020 has introduced the new Net Energy Metering 3.0 programme (NEM 3.0) to provide more opportunities to electricity consumers to install solar PV systems on the roofs of their premises to save on their electricity bill. The NEM 3.0 will be in effect from 2021 to 2023 and the total quota allocation is up to 500 MW. The NEM 3.0 will be divided into the following three (3) new initiatives/categories :

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NEM Rakyat

Concept for NEM Rakyat

Under the NEM Rakyat Programme, Domestic Consumer(s) who has a solar PV installation on the roof-top of their premises will consume the energy produced first, and any excess will be exported to the TNB grid. The credit to be received for such excess energy will be used to offset part of the electricity bill on a “one-on-one” offset basis for a period of ten (10) years of operation.

Benefits of NEM Rakyat

The energy generated by NEM consumers will be consumed first which implies that less energy will be imported from the Distribution Licensee (DL). In many countries, the NEM scheme is effective to hedge against fluctuation or increase in electricity tariff in the future. This is especially relevant for consumers that fall under the high electricity tariff block.

Under this program, any excess energy generated will be exported to the utility grid and will be paid on a “one-on-one” offset basis. The priority is for self-consumption, however most of domestic consumers may not be at home during the weekdays and may have excess energy exported to the grid. The credit shall be allowed to roll over for a maximum of 12 months.

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NEM Rakyat

Concept for NEM Rakyat

Under the NEM Rakyat Programme, Domestic Consumer(s) who has a solar PV installation on the roof-top of their premises will consume the energy produced first, and any excess will be exported to the TNB grid. The credit to be received for such excess energy will be used to offset part of the electricity bill on a “one-on-one” offset basis for a period of ten (10) years of operation.

Benefits of NEM Rakyat

The energy generated by NEM consumers will be consumed first which implies that less energy will be imported from the Distribution Licensee (DL). In many countries, the NEM scheme is effective to hedge against fluctuation or increase in electricity tariff in the future. This is especially relevant for consumers that fall under the high electricity tariff block.

Under this program, any excess energy generated will be exported to the utility grid and will be paid on a “one-on-one” offset basis. The priority is for self-consumption, however most of domestic consumers may not be at home during the weekdays and may have excess energy exported to the grid. The credit shall be allowed to roll over for a maximum of 12 months.

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NEM GOMEN

Concept for NEM GoMEn
The concept of NEM GoMEn is that the energy produced from the solar PV installation on Government premises will be consumed first, and any excess will be exported to the TNB grid. The credit to be received for such excess energy will be used to offset part of the electricity bill on a “one-on-one” offset basis for a period of ten (10) years of operation.

Benefits of NEM GoMEn
The energy generated by NEM consumers will be consumed first which implies that less energy will be imported from the utility. In many countries, the NEM scheme is effective to hedge against fluctuation or increase in electricity tariff in the future. This is especially relevant for consumers that fall under the high electricity tariff block.

Under this program, any excess energy generated will be exported to the utility grid and will be paid on a “one-on-one” offset basis. The priority is for self-consumption, however some premises which are not operating during the weekends or public holiday may have excess energy exported to the grid. The credit shall be allowed to roll over for a maximum of 12 months.

Licensing Requirements
License is required under Section 9 of the Electricity Supply Act for any person to use, work or operate or permit to be used, worked or operated any solar PV Installation above 72kWp for three phase system and above 24kWp for single phase system. The NEM Consumer or the owner of the PV system asset shall apply for a license from the Energy Commission after receiving information that the NEM application has been approved.

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NEM GOMEN

Concept for NEM GoMEn
The concept of NEM GoMEn is that the energy produced from the solar PV installation on Government premises will be consumed first, and any excess will be exported to the TNB grid. The credit to be received for such excess energy will be used to offset part of the electricity bill on a “one-on-one” offset basis for a period of ten (10) years of operation.

Benefits of NEM GoMEn
The energy generated by NEM consumers will be consumed first which implies that less energy will be imported from the utility. In many countries, the NEM scheme is effective to hedge against fluctuation or increase in electricity tariff in the future. This is especially relevant for consumers that fall under the high electricity tariff block.

Under this program, any excess energy generated will be exported to the utility grid and will be paid on a “one-on-one” offset basis. The priority is for self-consumption, however some premises which are not operating during the weekends or public holiday may have excess energy exported to the grid. The credit shall be allowed to roll over for a maximum of 12 months.

Licensing Requirements
License is required under Section 9 of the Electricity Supply Act for any person to use, work or operate or permit to be used, worked or operated any solar PV Installation above 72kWp for three phase system and above 24kWp for single phase system. The NEM Consumer or the owner of the PV system asset shall apply for a license from the Energy Commission after receiving information that the NEM application has been approved.

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NEM Nova

Concept for Net Offset Virtual Aggregation (NOVA) Programme
The concept of Net Offset Virtual Aggregation (NOVA) Programme is that the energy produced from the solar PV installation on a NOVA consumer Premise shall be consumed and designed primarily for self-consumption. Any excess Energy which is not consumed at the Premise where the PV Installation is located due to operational constraints or monthly or seasonal variation in load demands at the said Premises may be exported through the Supply System under one of the following categories:

Category A

  • Any excess Energy produced in a month which is not consumed by the NOVA Consumer may be exported via the Supply System to the Distribution Licensee.
  • The value of the exported energy shall be credited to the account of the NOVA Consumer to be used to offset the bill payment for the next Billing Period.
  • The unit price (RM/kWh) of the Energy exported in the Billing Period to the Supply System shall be based on the Average System Marginal Price (SMP).
Category B

  • Any excess Energy produced in a month which is not consumed by the NOVA Consumer may be exported via the Supply System to up to three (3) Designated Premises.
  • The value of the exported Energy shall be credited to the account of such Designated Premise to be used to offset the bill payment for the next Billing Period.
  • The unit price (RM/kWh) of the Energy exported in the Billing Period to the Supply System shall be based on the Average SMP.
  • a Designated Premise of the NOVA Consumer includes Premise used or operated by its wholly owned subsidiary company
Notes :

  • The period of operation of NOVA programme is 10 years from Commencement Date of the Solar PV Installation.
  • System Marginal Price (SMP) is as defined in the Guidelines For Single Buyer Market (Peninsular Malaysia).
  • Average SMP is a monthly average SMP for the daily period between 7:00 hour to 19:00 hour in the preceding calendar month.
  • Designated premise: premises other than the Premise where the solar PV installation is installed and is designated as such by the Applicant in their application to participate in the NOVA Programme.
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Benefits of NOVA Programme

  • The energy generated by NOVA consumers will be consumed first which implies that less energy will be imported from the utility.
  • Under this programme, any excess energy generated will be exported to the utility grid and will be credited based on the Average SMP. The priority is for self-consumption, however some premise which are not operating during the weekends or public holiday may have excess energy exported to the grid. The credit amount in the month can be used to offset bill payment for the next Billing Period.
  • NOVA allows any excess Energy produced in a month which is not consumed by the NOVA Consumer to be exported up to three (3) Designated Premise via the Supply System. It will enhance the cost efficiency and maximizing the use of Energy produced by the solar PV Installation.

Licensing Requirement

Any person who uses, works or operates the installation shall require a license as stipulated under the ST Guidelines On Licensing Under Section 9 Of The Act.  Licensing requirements are only applicable for solar PV system installation above 24kW for single phase and above 72kW for three phase.

NEM Nova

Concept for Net Offset Virtual Aggregation (NOVA) Programme
The concept of Net Offset Virtual Aggregation (NOVA) Programme is that the energy produced from the solar PV installation on a NOVA consumer Premise shall be consumed and designed primarily for self-consumption. Any excess Energy which is not consumed at the Premise where the PV Installation is located due to operational constraints or monthly or seasonal variation in load demands at the said Premises may be exported through the Supply System under one of the following categories:

Category A

  • Any excess Energy produced in a month which is not consumed by the NOVA Consumer may be exported via the Supply System to the Distribution Licensee.
  • The value of the exported energy shall be credited to the account of the NOVA Consumer to be used to offset the bill payment for the next Billing Period.
  • The unit price (RM/kWh) of the Energy exported in the Billing Period to the Supply System shall be based on the Average System Marginal Price (SMP).
Category B

  • Any excess Energy produced in a month which is not consumed by the NOVA Consumer may be exported via the Supply System to up to three (3) Designated Premises.
  • The value of the exported Energy shall be credited to the account of such Designated Premise to be used to offset the bill payment for the next Billing Period.
  • The unit price (RM/kWh) of the Energy exported in the Billing Period to the Supply System shall be based on the Average SMP.
  • a Designated Premise of the NOVA Consumer includes Premise used or operated by its wholly owned subsidiary company
Notes :

  • The period of operation of NOVA programme is 10 years from Commencement Date of the Solar PV Installation.
  • System Marginal Price (SMP) is as defined in the Guidelines For Single Buyer Market (Peninsular Malaysia).
  • Average SMP is a monthly average SMP for the daily period between 7:00 hour to 19:00 hour in the preceding calendar month.
  • Designated premise: premises other than the Premise where the solar PV installation is installed and is designated as such by the Applicant in their application to participate in the NOVA Programme.
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Benefits of NOVA Programme

  • The energy generated by NOVA consumers will be consumed first which implies that less energy will be imported from the utility.
  • Under this programme, any excess energy generated will be exported to the utility grid and will be credited based on the Average SMP. The priority is for self-consumption, however some premise which are not operating during the weekends or public holiday may have excess energy exported to the grid. The credit amount in the month can be used to offset bill payment for the next Billing Period.
  • NOVA allows any excess Energy produced in a month which is not consumed by the NOVA Consumer to be exported up to three (3) Designated Premise via the Supply System. It will enhance the cost efficiency and maximizing the use of Energy produced by the solar PV Installation.

Licensing Requirement

Any person who uses, works or operates the installation shall require a license as stipulated under the ST Guidelines On Licensing Under Section 9 Of The Act.  Licensing requirements are only applicable for solar PV system installation above 24kW for single phase and above 72kW for three phase.