# New Energy Commission Leadership Takes Helm as Malaysia Launches Solar ATAP Initiative
*Author: Solar PV Expert | Category: news | Published: Wed Jun 10 2026 10:43:13 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)*

### English
* **Leadership Transition**: Datuk Seri Asri bin Hamidin has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Energy Commission for a one-year term, effective January 1, 2026.
* **Solar ATAP Launch**: The appointment coincides with the introduction of the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), designed to boost rooftop solar generation.
* **Application Details**: Applications open on January 1, 2026, via the SEDA Malaysia website, with guidelines released on December 31, 2025.
* **Program Capacity**: The scheme allows solar installations to cover up to 100% of maximum demand, with capacity limits increased to 5kW for single-phase and 15kW for three-phase domestic users.
* **Grid Integration**: The program maintains the Net Energy Metering (NEM) principle, allowing users to sell excess energy back to the grid at rates aligned with market electricity prices.
* **Sustainability Goals**: Solar ATAP supports Malaysia’s goal to achieve 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050.

### 中文
* **领导层更替**：拿督斯里阿斯里（Datuk Seri Asri bin Hamidin）获任命为能源委员会新任主席，任期为期一年，自2026年1月1日起生效。
* **启动太阳能计划**：此次任命适逢“太阳能加速转型行动计划”（Solar ATAP）的推出，旨在扩大屋顶太阳能发电规模。
* **申请详情**：该计划于2026年1月1日起通过马来西亚永续能源发展局（SEDA）网站开放申请，相关准则已于2025年12月31日发布。
* **装机容量**：该方案允许太阳能系统满足高达100%的最大用电需求，单相用户装机上限提高至5kW，三相住宅用户则从12.5kW提升至15kW。
* **电网整合**：计划保留净电能计量（NEM）原则，允许用户将多余电力以符合市场电价的价格回售给电网。
* **可持续发展目标**：Solar ATAP旨在助力马来西亚实现2050年可再生能源占电力供应70%的目标。