Malaysia’s NEM Rakyat (NEM 3.0) solar homeowners are facing a critical year-end deadline. Any unused solar credits accumulated in 2025 will be completely forfeited at 12:00 AM on 1 January 2026.
If you do not act now, your entire “Baki NEM Terkumpul” will reset to zero, and your solar savings will be permanently lost.
If you are part of NEM Rakyat, you enjoy Malaysia’s most favourable solar arrangement: A true 1-to-1 kWh offset.
For every 1 kWh you export to the grid, you receive 1 kWh credit to offset your TNB bill. These credits:
Accumulate monthly within the same calendar year
Lower your electricity bill
Accelerate your solar ROI
However, they do not carry forward across years.
All unused NEM Rakyat credits are forfeited on 1 January every year.
No carry-forward.
No grace period.
No payout.
No exceptions.
This means whatever “Baki NEM Terkumpul” you see on your TNB bill or myTNB app will be erased when the new year begins.
NEM does not function like a savings account.
NEM operates on a real-time matching model:
If you export 20 kWh at 2 PM
And import 20 kWh at 9 PM
They cancel each other automatically
Your accumulated balance is only the unpaired excess that you have yet to offset.
To make use of expiring credits, you must increase grid import before 31 December.
Log in to myTNB or check your latest TNB bill and find:
Baki NEM Terkumpul (kWh)
This indicates how much you stand to lose.
Review:
Your average daily import (kWh/day)
Days left until year-end
How much import you must increase to exhaust your balance
To utilize expiring credits, increase electricity consumption during non-solar hours.
Effective strategies include:
Use air-conditioning at lower settings overnight
Run washing machines, dryers, and ironing at night
Maximise electric water heater usage
Do baking, cooking, and oven use after sunset
Charge EVs, power tools, and backup batteries at night
Turn on festive or decorative lighting in the evenings
Every additional kWh consumed at night helps burn your credits.
Track your consumption-import daily.
Your goal: Match or slightly exceed your annual export by 31 December.
This ensures almost zero credits left before the reset.
A consistent year-end surplus means your system is likely oversized for your consumption levels.
Install a Battery System
Store solar energy for night use, reducing export and utilizing more self-generated energy.
Increase Household Load
Plan future upgrades such as:
EV charging
Electric water heaters
Smart appliances
High-energy lifestyle needs
For homeowners without NEM, Malaysia’s new Solar Atap 2026 programme launches on 1 January 2026.
This new national initiative will likely include:
Updated incentive structures
More accessible application procedures
Wider availability compared to previous NEM quotas
If you have been waiting, 2026 is your chance to start your solar journey.
Join our Priority Notification List to receive:
First access to programme details
Free Remote Roof Assessment
Solar Readiness Checklist
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Whether protecting your expiring NEM credits or preparing to join Solar Atap 2026, the time to act is right now.
Maximise your energy savings.
Prepare for the transition.
Start the new year on the right footing.
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