🍽️ Solar for Restaurants & Cafes – Cost Breakdown & Savings

Running a restaurant or café in Malaysia?
Then you already know: electricity bills are one of your biggest monthly costs.

✅ The good news? Solar is becoming a go-to solution for F&B business owners in 2025 — with real savings, fast ROI, and bonus sustainability perks.

Let’s break it down.


🔌 Why F&B Outlets Spend So Much on Power

  • Long opening hours (10AM–10PM = peak sun)
  • Air-conditioning, refrigerators, freezers run non-stop
  • High lighting and kitchen equipment usage
  • Electricity bills easily range from RM1,000–RM4,000/month

☀️ Why Solar Is a Smart Move

✅ Daytime operations = high self-consumption
✅ Flat shoplot roofs = easy solar panel mounting
✅ Eligible for NEM NOVA (offset bill) + tax relief via ACA
✅ Green branding = attracts eco-conscious customers


💰 Real Case Study – Café in Petaling Jaya

  • System: 10.2kWp
  • Monthly bill before: RM2,200
  • After solar: RM700–RM900
  • Monthly savings: RM1,300+
  • Payback period: ~3.5 years

🧾 What’s the Cost?

💡 Estimated pricing: RM40,000–RM50,000 for 10–12kWp
💡 Can be paid via installment or lease
💡 Returns start from Month 1 — with proper system sizing


Want to See Your ROI?We’ve helped restaurants, bubble tea shops, and cafés across KL, Penang, Johor and more.
📞 Contact us to get a free assessment and see how much solar could save your F&B business.

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Book a free site visit with our solar experts today. We’ll assess your space and show you how much you can save — no strings attached!

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