Jinko Solar, Tiger Neo
The most common panel on Malaysian terrace roofs. Strong value for money, with a factory in Penang.
N-type TOPConAbout 620 W30-year performance12-year product
Brands and equipment
The equipment that goes on your roof
Our partner installers use Tier-1 panels and inverters only. Here is what each brand is known for, and what to compare when the quotes come in.
Solar panels
All four are N-type panels of about 620 W, the standard for Malaysian homes in 2026. Many of them are made in factories in Penang, Kedah and Selangor.
Brand names shown as text. Official logos and product photos need permission from the brand or its Malaysian distributor. Specs to be checked against each model's datasheet.
LONGi, Hi-MO series
Known for high efficiency, so more power from a small roof. Large factories in Selangor.
N-typeAbout 620 W30-year performance12-year product
JA Solar, DeepBlue
A popular all-rounder with a good balance of price and output.
N-type TOPConAbout 620 W30-year performance12-year product
Trina Solar, Vertex N
A long-standing Tier-1 maker used on homes and factories across Malaysia.
N-type TOPConAbout 620 W30-year performance12-year product
Inverters
The inverter turns roof power into home power and runs the monitoring app. A hybrid inverter lets you add a battery later.
Huawei, SUN2000
Hybrid, battery-ready, with arc-fault protection and the FusionSolar app. A premium pick.
Hybrid10-year warrantyFusionSolar app
Sungrow
Hybrid and string models, good value, widely serviced in Malaysia.
Hybrid or string10-year warrantyiSolarCloud app
Solis
The standard string inverter in many packages. Simple and reliable for solar without a battery.
String10-year warrantySolisCloud app
GoodWe
String and hybrid models, used by many Malaysian installers.
String or hybrid10-year warrantySEMS app
Home batteries
Worth it if you use a lot of power at night or want backup in a power cut. Under Solar ATAP, unused credit is lost each month, so a battery keeps more of your own solar.
Solis, 16 kWh
The best value per kWh in Malaysian price lists today.
LFPFrom about RM12,99910 years
Huawei, LUNA2000
Pairs with the Huawei inverter. Modular, add more later.
LFP7 or 14 kWhFrom about RM23,999
Battery prices are from public Malaysian price lists (Oct 2026). Replace with partner prices.
What to compare in your 3 quotes
Panel brand and model
Ask for the exact model and its datasheet, not just "Tier-1".
Inverter type
String for solar only, hybrid if you may add a battery in the next few years.
Warranties
Panel performance, panel product, inverter and workmanship. Who honours each one.
Roof method
How the brackets are fixed and sealed, and whether there is a leak warranty.
What is included
Isolators, surge protection, Solar ATAP filing, TNB meter, monitoring app, scaffolding.
Payment terms
Booking amount, milestones, and instalment or financing options.