Solar PV potential in Malaysia by location
Below is the average daily output per kW of Solar PV installed for each season, along with the ideal solar panel tilt angles calculated for various locations in Malaysia. Click on any location for more detailed information.
Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 67 locations in Malaysia, from Kangar to Kota Samarahan. We have utilized empirical solar and meteorological data obtained from NASA's POWER API to determine solar PV potential and identify the optimal panel tilt angles for these locations.
Feel free to contact us if you wish for us to include a general Solar PV Analysis for a certain city or location not already listed here for Malaysia. We will be more than happy to manually add it for you.
| Location | Subdivision | Latitude | Longitude | kWh/day Summer | kWh/day Autumn | kWh/day Winter | kWh/day Spring | Panel Tilt Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kangar | Perlis | 6.4312 | 100.2048 | 5.42 | 4.97 | 5.57 | 6.09 | 6° South |
| Changlun | Kedah | 6.3868 | 100.4404 | 5.42 | 4.97 | 5.57 | 6.09 | 6° South |
| Jitra | Kedah | 6.1286 | 100.4352 | 5.42 | 4.97 | 5.57 | 6.09 | 5° South |
| Alor Star | Kedah | 6.0563 | 100.3755 | 5.42 | 4.97 | 5.57 | 6.09 | 5° South |
| Pasir Mas | Kelantan | 6.0105 | 102.1393 | 5.85 | 5.02 | 5.39 | 6.48 | 5° South |
| Kota Kinabalu | Sabah | 5.9558 | 116.0368 | 5.84 | 5.41 | 4.82 | 5.80 | 5° South |
| Baling | Kedah | 5.6818 | 100.758 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Sungai Petani | Kedah | 5.6599 | 100.4878 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Kulim | Kedah | 5.4751 | 100.5387 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| George Town | Penang | 5.4244 | 100.333 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Butterworth | Penang | 5.4093 | 100.3613 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Jelutong | Penang | 5.3958 | 100.3125 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Taman Prai | Penang | 5.3895 | 100.3972 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Tasek Gelugor | Penang | 5.368 | 100.3039 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Balik Pulau | Penang | 5.352 | 100.2824 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Bukit Mertajam | Penang | 5.3323 | 100.4645 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Kampung Paya Simpang Empat Genting | Penang | 5.3299 | 100.3927 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.72 | 5.97 | 5° South |
| Bayan Lepas | Penang | 5.329 | 100.292 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Kuala Terengganu | Terengganu | 5.2932 | 103.1447 | 5.59 | 5.17 | 5.14 | 6.32 | 4° South |
| Nibong Tebal | Penang | 5.2167 | 100.4492 | 5.44 | 5.19 | 5.75 | 5.95 | 5° South |
| Kuala Kangsar | Perak | 4.7073 | 100.9381 | 5.67 | 5.41 | 5.54 | 6.05 | 4° South |
| Ipoh | Perak | 4.6162 | 101.086 | 5.58 | 5.30 | 5.07 | 5.69 | 4° South |
| Seri Manjung | Perak | 4.602 | 100.7979 | 5.67 | 5.41 | 5.54 | 6.05 | 4° South |
| Seri Iskandar | Perak | 4.4317 | 101.015 | 5.58 | 5.30 | 5.07 | 5.69 | 3° South |
| Marabu | Sarawak | 4.2702 | 113.9693 | 5.62 | 5.60 | 5.15 | 6.18 | 4° South |
| Kuantan | Pahang | 3.7435 | 103.138 | 5.54 | 5.41 | 4.72 | 5.77 | 2° South |
| Gambang | Pahang | 3.7435 | 103.138 | 5.54 | 5.40 | 4.75 | 5.74 | 3° South |
| Pekan | Pahang | 3.5411 | 103.2815 | 5.54 | 5.40 | 4.75 | 5.74 | 2° South |
| Rawang | Selangor | 3.3114 | 101.5104 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Kuala Selangor | Selangor | 3.2418 | 101.3689 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Batu Caves | Selangor | 3.2248 | 101.678 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Bandar Puncak Alam | Selangor | 3.1953 | 101.4619 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Sungai Buloh | Selangor | 3.1621 | 101.5976 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Ampang | Kuala Lumpur | 3.1539 | 101.7451 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur | 3.1413 | 101.685 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Petaling Jaya | Selangor | 3.0995 | 101.6054 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Shah Alam | Selangor | 3.0838 | 101.5326 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Puchong Batu Dua Belas | Selangor | 3.0732 | 101.6219 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Klang | Selangor | 3.066 | 101.4866 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Subang Jaya | Selangor | 3.0501 | 101.5696 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 3° South |
| Seri Kembangan | Selangor | 3.0384 | 101.7105 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 2° South |
| Kajang | Selangor | 3.0081 | 101.7719 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.26 | 5.44 | 2° South |
| Semenyih | Selangor | 2.9957 | 101.8012 | 5.39 | 5.57 | 5.20 | 5.70 | 2° South |
| Bandar Baru Bangi | Selangor | 2.9935 | 101.745 | 5.39 | 5.55 | 5.22 | 5.68 | 2° South |
| Serdang | Selangor | 2.9862 | 101.7124 | 5.39 | 5.55 | 5.22 | 5.68 | 2° South |
| Sepang | Selangor | 2.9772 | 101.704 | 5.39 | 5.55 | 5.22 | 5.68 | 2° South |
| Cyberjaya | Selangor | 2.9304 | 101.6627 | 5.39 | 5.55 | 5.22 | 5.68 | 2° South |
| Putrajaya | Putrajaya | 2.9269 | 101.6971 | 5.39 | 5.55 | 5.22 | 5.68 | 2° South |
| Bangi | Selangor | 2.9041 | 101.7809 | 5.39 | 5.55 | 5.22 | 5.68 | 2° South |
| Kampung Baharu Nilai | Negeri Sembilan | 2.7501 | 101.7738 | 5.39 | 5.55 | 5.22 | 5.68 | 2° South |
| Seremban 2 | Negeri Sembilan | 2.7273 | 101.9337 | 5.39 | 5.57 | 5.20 | 5.70 | 2° South |
| Seremban | Negeri Sembilan | 2.7145 | 101.9328 | 5.39 | 5.55 | 5.22 | 5.68 | 2° South |
| Mukah | Sarawak | 2.4118 | 112.0435 | 5.37 | 5.39 | 4.89 | 5.65 | 2° South |
| Alor Gajah | Melaka | 2.2982 | 102.2824 | 5.16 | 5.46 | 5.18 | 5.59 | 2° South |
| Malacca | Melaka | 2.2489 | 102.3197 | 5.16 | 5.46 | 5.18 | 5.59 | 2° South |
| Sibu | Sarawak | 2.2086 | 111.6 | 5.27 | 5.50 | 4.86 | 5.76 | 2° South |
| Sarikei | Sarawak | 2.0467 | 111.5385 | 5.27 | 5.50 | 4.86 | 5.76 | 1° South |
| Kluang | Johor | 1.9226 | 103.4038 | 4.77 | 5.08 | 5.01 | 5.41 | 2° South |
| Batu Pahat | Johor | 1.8791 | 102.9964 | 5.06 | 5.37 | 5.26 | 5.64 | 2° South |
| Kulai | Johor | 1.7241 | 103.5039 | 4.77 | 5.08 | 5.01 | 5.41 | 1° South |
| Kuching | Sarawak | 1.5608 | 110.3071 | 5.39 | 5.47 | 4.82 | 5.66 | 1° South |
| Skudai | Johor | 1.5333 | 103.6542 | 4.77 | 5.08 | 5.01 | 5.41 | 1° South |
| Iskandar Puteri | Johor | 1.5029 | 103.6514 | 4.77 | 5.08 | 5.01 | 5.41 | 1° South |
| Pasir Gudang | Johor | 1.4947 | 103.8295 | 4.77 | 5.08 | 5.01 | 5.41 | 1° South |
| Johor Bahru | Johor | 1.4801 | 103.7494 | 4.77 | 5.08 | 5.01 | 5.41 | 1° South |
| Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru | Johor | 1.4761 | 103.877 | 4.76 | 5.10 | 5.00 | 5.43 | 1° South |
| Kota Samarahan | Sarawak | 1.4729 | 110.3983 | 5.39 | 5.47 | 4.82 | 5.66 | 1° South |
Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Malaysia
So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 67 locations in Malaysia, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Malaysia varies between 6° from the horizontal plane facing South in Kangar and 1° from the horizontal plane facing South in Kota Samarahan.
These tilt angles are optimised for maximum annual PV output at each location for fixed-panel solar PV installations. If you click on one of the locations above, there is further detail on ideal seasonal tilt angles as well (in case your solar panels are adjustable).
Depending on where you are based in Malaysia, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 5 degrees (between 6° from the horizontal plane facing South and 1° from the horizontal plane facing South).
Malaysia solar PV Stats as a country
Malaysia ranks 33rd in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 1,787 total MW's of solar PV installed. This means that 2.40% of Malaysia's total energy as a country comes from solar PV (that's 32nd in the world). Each year Malaysia is generating 55 Watts from solar PV per capita (Malaysia ranks 51st in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]
Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Malaysia?
Yes, there are several incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Malaysia. The Malaysian government offers a range of financial incentives and tax breaks for businesses that invest in renewable energy projects. These include the Renewable Energy Fund (REF), which provides grants and loans to support the development of renewable energy projects; the Green Technology Financing Scheme (GTFS), which provides financing for green technology investments; and the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme, which guarantees a fixed price for electricity generated from renewable sources. Additionally, businesses may be eligible for capital allowances on their investments in solar energy systems.
Do you have more up to date information than this on incentives towards solar PV projects in Malaysia? Please reach out to us and help us keep this information current. Thanks!
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