KUALA LUMPUR: The government is reviewing solar installation costs and financing options to make renewable energy more accessible to low- and middle-income households, particularly those in the B40 and M40 groups.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof said options included market-based financing models such as leasing and rent-to-own schemes to reduce the upfront costs for households unable to pay for solar installations in cash.
"Such models can help expand access to households that face financial constraints in paying the full installation cost upfront," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.
He was responding to a question from Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin), who sought updates on the Rooftop Solar Programme and Suria Home initiative, including the number of participating households and measures to improve access for B40 and M40 groups through rebates, rental schemes or affordable financing.
