# Energy Commission Urges Malaysians to Adopt Solar and Optimize Electricity Consumption *Author: Solar PV Expert | Category: news | Published: Wed Jun 10 2026 09:19:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)* ### English * **Energy Conservation Urged:** The Energy Commission (ST) is advising Malaysians to improve energy efficiency at home to mitigate rising electricity costs, particularly as hotter weather in May is expected to drive higher usage. * **Solar Feasibility:** CEO Siti Safinah Salleh suggests that while government incentives are not available, declining installation costs make solar an attractive option for households with high energy consumption and sufficient roof space. * **Market-Driven Competition:** The ST does not regulate solar prices, instead relying on market competition among service providers to keep costs competitive and provide consumer incentives. * **Energy Supply Stability:** Malaysia’s energy supply remains stable despite global volatility. However, electricity costs are rising due to increased prices for imported coal and, to a lesser extent, natural gas, which is linked to international coal market prices. * **Actionable Advice:** Households are encouraged to purchase energy-efficient appliances and conduct thorough reviews of their personal energy consumption patterns. ### 中文 * **号召节能降耗:** 马来西亚能源委员会 (ST) 建议民众提高家居用电效率,以应对不断上涨的电费;特别是在五月天气炎热的背景下,预计家庭用电量将进一步攀升。 * **太阳能应用建议:** 能源委员会首席执行官 Siti Safinah Salleh 表示,尽管目前缺乏直接的政府补贴,但由于安装成本大幅下降,对于高用电量且屋顶空间充足的家庭而言,太阳能是一项划算的投资。 * **市场化竞争:** 能源委员会不干预太阳能定价,而是通过市场竞争机制促进服务商降低报价并提供消费者激励措施。 * **能源供应稳定性:** 尽管受全球市场波动影响,马来西亚的电力供应保持稳定。但由于煤炭及部分天然气进口价格上涨,终端电费仍面临上行压力。 * **节能措施建议:** 民众被鼓励选购高效能家电,并定期审查个人的家庭能源使用情况以降低开支。