Plug-In Solar
Balcony Solar for Modern Living
A Global Trend, Tailored for Malaysia
Balcony solar has already taken off in Germany and the United States – giving city dwellers a simple way to generate clean energy.
AmSolar now brings this concept to Malaysia, specially designed for landed homes. It’s a simple, safe, and affordable way to generate clean energy – no rooftop installation required.
Empowering a green energy revolution
Providing sustainable solar energy solutions for a brighter future for all Malaysians
Why Plug-In Solar?
Safe & Legal Energy
Plug-In Solar is designed for self-consumption only, meaning the energy you generate is used directly in your home without feeding back into the TNB grid. This keeps you fully compliant, avoids utility conflicts, and ensures peace of mind
Easy Installation
No rooftop needed – panels can be mounted on balconies, car porches, or fences. With simple brackets or floor stands, installation is quick, safe, and suitable for both landed homes and high-rise condos
Affordable Entry Cost
Starting from just RM2,000 (RM1.70 – RM2.30 per watt peak), Plug-In Solar offers one of the lowest-cost entry points into clean energy. You save on installation complexity while enjoying immediate bill reductions
Smart & Efficient
Plug‐In Solar integrates with Energy Smart Home (ESSH) controllers and smart plugs, allowing excess energy to be redirected into storage or other uses, ensuring efficient consumption while preventing back‐flow into the grid
Future-Proof Choice
With lower upfront costs and faster ROI compared to traditional rooftop systems, Plug-In Solar helps you stay ahead of rising electricity tariffs and taxes while embracing sustainable living
Technical Highlights
Built to Standards
Capped at 1000Wac, ensuring safe household use without socket overload
Smart Panel Design
Panels sized 1m x 1.6m, weighing 20-25kg, delivering up to 500Wp each with durable aluminium frames
Safe Plug Connection
Direct plug-in to 13A household socket with RCCB protection – no complex wiring needed
Smart Meter Integration
Prevents back-feed into the TNB grid, keeping your system compliant
Two-Person Safety Rule
Panels installed with one person securing and another fastening, plus a secondary steel tether for added safety (recommended installation on balcony)
How Plug-In Solar Works
FAQs Plug-In Solar
Plug-In Solar is a small, modular solar system that connects directly to a household socket. It’s designed for self-consumption only, meaning you use the energy instantly without exporting to the grid
Yes – suburban homes with balconies, car porches, or open yards are ideal. Panels can be installed in horizontal or landscape orientation for better aesthetics and space efficiency
A 1kW system typically saves RM40-80 per month, depending on sunlight and usage. It helps reduce bills by keeping consumption below tariff thresholds
It complies with safety limits (≤ 960 Wp DC / 1000 W AC) and uses certified micro inverters equipped with integrated safety systems — including grounding protection, LED warning indicators, and redundant isolation that automatically disconnects from the grid during a fault. These safeguards ensure compliance, safety, and peace of mind for homeowners. With smart meter, it fulfill the requirement set by Suruhanjaya Tenaga