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Solar ATAP: A Structural Shift for Rooftop Solar in Malaysia
LeveragEdge Sdn. Bhd. (SimpliSolar) is proud to share that our founder, Edmund Loo, MBA was recently featured in The Star, offering industry perspectives on the newly introduced Solar ATAP programme and its implications for rooftop solar adoption in Malaysia.
The introduction of Solar ATAP represents more than a policy update. It signals a structural shift in how rooftop solar can be planned, sized and deployed particularly for commercial and industrial users. For years, adoption has been constrained not by demand but by design limitations, quota uncertainty and unclear commercial mechanics. When system sizing rules, export treatment and regulatory boundaries are ambiguous, investment confidence inevitably suffers.
Solar ATAP addresses these challenges at a fundamental level by restoring design flexibility and planning certainty. From an industry perspective, this reframes the conversation from “How much am I allowed to install?” to “What is the right system for my operational load, growth trajectory and long-term cost optimisation?”
At LeveragEdge (SimpliSolar), this shift aligns directly with how we operate. Our approach has always focused on translating policy into bankable, site-specific system designs rather than generic installations. We emphasise regulatory compliance without over-engineering, ensuring customers achieve optimal outcomes without unnecessary cost burden. Beyond solar PV, we support clients across solar, BESS integration and performance monitoring, delivered through a single accountable delivery model.
As Solar ATAP takes effect, differentiation in the market will no longer be defined by who installs panels but by who can design responsibly, integrate intelligently and deliver sustainable long-term value. This is the space where Simplisolar intends to lead.
👉 Read our full reflection on this milestone in our LinkedIn post below:
