# Malaysia Urges Energy Conservation and Solar Adoption Amid Rising Costs *Author: Solar PV Expert | Category: news | Published: Wed Jun 10 2026 09:22:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)* ### English * **Energy Conservation Urged**: Due to rising global energy costs and extreme weather, the Malaysian Energy Commission is calling for public energy-saving practices. * **Strategic Shift to Solar**: Households are encouraged to install rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to mitigate higher electricity bills and improve energy independence. * **Operational Efficiency**: Authorities recommend setting air conditioning to 24°C, utilizing 'Time-of-Use' (ToU) tariffs, and turning off idle electrical appliances. * **Battery Integration**: Future large-scale solar projects (LSS6) will now mandate the inclusion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to enhance grid stability. * **Government Initiatives**: Programs like 'Solar ATAP' provide pathways for users to reduce exposure to volatile electricity prices through self-consumption. ### 中文 * **呼吁节能**: 鉴于全球能源成本上升及极端天气影响,马来西亚能源委员会呼吁公众采取节能措施。 * **转向太阳能**: 鼓励家庭安装屋顶太阳能光伏(PV)系统,以减轻电费支出并提高能源自主性。 * **优化用电**: 当局建议将空调设定在 24°C,利用“分时段用电”(ToU)费率,并关闭闲置电器。 * **电池整合**: 未来的大规模太阳能项目(LSS6)将强制要求配备电池储能系统(BESS),以增强电网稳定性。 * **政府计划**: 通过“太阳能加速转型行动计划”(Solar ATAP)等项目,引导用户通过自发自用降低对波动的电价依赖。