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Hey, solar fanatics! nem rakyat isn’t just a word; it’s a way to live more sustainably and save money on your bills. It will be considerably easier to apply for 2025. If saving money every month sounds better than a bowl of cendol in July, here’s how to get started.

The first thing you should do is take a good look at your house. Do you own it, or do you have a letter from your landlord saying you can? Do you have a TNB (Tenaga Nasional Berhad) account in your name and live in Malaysia? If you can say “yes” to all of these, you’re ready to move on. Get your most current TNB bill. That’s your golden ticket because every application will use it as a guide.

Go online. The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia runs the official NEM Rakyat webpage. It’s where everything fun happens. If you don’t already have an account, go to the NEM application area and sign up for one. Then start filling out the application form. It wants to know your MyKad number, the information of your property, your TNB contract, and how big the system is that you wish to build. You should be ready to upload scanned copies of your proof of ownership or landlord’s approval letter, your most recent TNB bill, and any other technical documents that are needed.

Stop. You don’t have to be a great engineer, but you do need to have a solar PV design that has been approved ahead of time. This normally means getting in touch with a qualified solar company that will handle your technical drawings, capacity, and equipment specs. The good news is that a lot of providers can help you fill out and send in things for you, which makes the difficult parts easier. Just check to see if solar contractors are SEDA-registered to avoid difficulties later.

Once your digital ducks are in a row, send in the form. You will have to pay a processing fee, so be ready with your credit or debit card. Once you send in your application, SEDA will send you an email to let you know that it has been received. After that, you will have to wait. SEDA checks everything in a few weeks, or even sooner if all the paperwork is in order. Keep your phone on since they could want more information.

It’s not hard to get ready for NEM Rakyat in 2025, but being ready is only half the battle. If you go in headfirst, you might find that the best part of your home’s future is already smiling down on you.