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Calculated Shard: 81 (from laksa079)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa081.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/770203\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/770203\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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It is unclear if Solar ATAP will also offset capacity charges, as NEM once did.\nRooftop solar adoption remains low in Peninsular Malaysia at a little above two gigawatts to date, compared with the potential of tens of gigawatts under existing government renewable energy and energy transition road maps.\nWhile a continuation of solar offset programmes would drive adoption, it will benefit everyone who uses more electricity, including those who consume more due to large household size, as well higher income groups who simply use more electrical appliances.\nThe government has also announced a separate Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism programme that allows households to lease their rooftop space to generate income from solar and encourage adoption among lower income households.","attrs_markdown":"[Subscribe to The Edge Malaysia packages](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/subscription)\n\n[Register to Newsletter](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/newsletter)\n\nWednesday 01 Apr 2026\n\n[Home](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[Corporate](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/corporate)\n\n[Economy](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/economy)\n\n[Court & Politics](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[Sections](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[EdgeTV](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[Tech](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/technology)\n\n[Opinion](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[新闻](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/news)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[Corporate](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/corporate)\n\n[Economy](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/economy)\n\n[Court & Politics](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[Sections](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[EdgeTV](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[Tech](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/technology)\n\n[Opinion](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[新闻](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/news)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[Corporate](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/corporate)\n\n[Economy](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/economy)\n\n[Court & Politics](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[Sections](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[EdgeTV](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[Tech](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/technology)\n\n[Opinion](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n\n[新闻](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/news)\n\n[![](https:\/\/myassets.theedgemalaysia.com\/img\/Askedge.svg)](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/askedge\/)\n\nBURSA\n\nSGX\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/)\n2. Govt to launch new solar programme for electricity bill offset this December\n\n[Corporate](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/Corporate)\n\n[Malaysia](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/Malaysia)\n\n[Economy](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/categories\/Economy)\n\n[Top Stories](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/options\/Top%20Stories)\n\n[Politics & Government](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/options\/Politics%20%26%20Government)\n\n[Highlight](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/flash-categories\/Highlight)\n\nGovt to launch new solar programme for electricity bill offset this December\n\nBy [Adam Aziz](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/author\/Adam%20Aziz?page=1) \/ [theedgemalaysia.com](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/source\/theedgemalaysia.com?page=1)\n\n12 Sep 2025, 11:28 amUpdated - 02:20 pm\n\n![main news image](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/_next\/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fdefault_theedgemarkets.jpeg&w=1920&q=75)\n\nPhoto by Low Yen Yeing\/The Edge\n\nKUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12): The government will launch a new rooftop solar initiative this December, allowing consumers to offset their electricity bills with the power generated.\n\nThe initiative, dubbed the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), is a continuation of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme that expired in June, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation said in a statement.\n\nUnder Solar ATAP, offsets will be calculated at the system marginal price — the wholesale electricity clearing price that fluctuates every 30 minutes — based on the cost of the last power plant dispatched to meet demand.\n\nThe previous NEM programme allowed residential homes to offset their bills on a one-to-one basis, covering both energy and capacity charges, with excess daytime generation credited against night-time usage.\n\nSince its expiry, consumers have only been able to register under the Solar for Self-Consumption (SelCo) scheme, which does not allow offsets unless surplus energy is stored in batteries and discharged on demand.\n\nSolar ATAP’s approach is designed for long-term sustainability while previous iterations were limited by time frames and quota allocations.\n\nGuidelines and registration details will be available on the Energy Commission and Sustainable Energy Development Authority websites from Dec 1, with applications opening the same day.\n\nThe move comes as electricity costs rise on the back of higher fossil fuel prices and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:[TENAGA](https:\/\/theedgemalaysia.com\/askedge\/klse\/5347)) invests heavily in grid upgrades to handle more intermittent renewable energy.\n\nSolar reduces reliance on fossil fuels, but the grid still needs backup supply at night and expanded transmission capacity. 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It is unclear if Solar ATAP will also offset capacity charges, as NEM once did.\n\nRooftop solar adoption remains low in Peninsular Malaysia at a little above two gigawatts to date, compared with the potential of tens of gigawatts under existing government renewable energy and energy transition road maps.\n\nWhile a continuation of solar offset programmes would drive adoption, it will benefit everyone who uses more electricity, including those who consume more due to large household size, as well higher income groups who simply use more electrical appliances.\n\nThe government has also announced a separate Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism programme that allows households to lease their rooftop space to generate income from solar and encourage adoption among lower income households.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12): The government will launch a new rooftop solar initiative this December, allowing consumers to offset their electricity bills with the power generated. The initiative, dubbed the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), is a continuation of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme that expired in June, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation said in a statement. Under Solar ATAP, offsets will be calculated at the system marginal price — the wholesale electricity clearing price that fluctuates every 30 minutes — based on the cost of the last power plant dispatched to meet demand. The previous NEM programme allowed residential homes to offset their bills on a one-to-one basis, covering both energy and capacity charges, with excess daytime generation credited against night-time usage. Since its expiry, consumers have only been able to register under the Solar for Self-Consumption (SelCo) scheme, which does not allow offsets unless surplus energy is stored in batteries and discharged on demand. Solar ATAP’s approach is designed for long-term sustainability while previous iterations were limited by time frames and quota allocations. Guidelines and registration details will be available on the Energy Commission and Sustainable Energy Development Authority websites from Dec 1, with applications opening the same day. The move comes as electricity costs rise on the back of higher fossil fuel prices and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL: TENAGA ) invests heavily in grid upgrades to handle more intermittent renewable energy. Solar reduces reliance on fossil fuels, but the grid still needs backup supply at night and expanded transmission capacity. It is unclear if Solar ATAP will also offset capacity charges, as NEM once did. Rooftop solar adoption remains low in Peninsular Malaysia at a little above two gigawatts to date, compared with the potential of tens of gigawatts under existing government renewable energy and energy transition road maps. While a continuation of solar offset programmes would drive adoption, it will benefit everyone who uses more electricity, including those who consume more due to large household size, as well higher income groups who simply use more electrical appliances. The government has also announced a separate Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism programme that allows households to lease their rooftop space to generate income from solar and encourage adoption among lower income households.
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Govt to launch new solar programme for electricity bill offset this December [Corporate](https://theedgemalaysia.com/categories/Corporate) [Malaysia](https://theedgemalaysia.com/categories/Malaysia) [Economy](https://theedgemalaysia.com/categories/Economy) [Top Stories](https://theedgemalaysia.com/options/Top%20Stories) [Politics & Government](https://theedgemalaysia.com/options/Politics%20%26%20Government) [Highlight](https://theedgemalaysia.com/flash-categories/Highlight) Govt to launch new solar programme for electricity bill offset this December By [Adam Aziz](https://theedgemalaysia.com/author/Adam%20Aziz?page=1) / [theedgemalaysia.com](https://theedgemalaysia.com/source/theedgemalaysia.com?page=1) 12 Sep 2025, 11:28 amUpdated - 02:20 pm ![main news image](https://theedgemalaysia.com/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fdefault_theedgemarkets.jpeg&w=1920&q=75) Photo by Low Yen Yeing/The Edge KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12): The government will launch a new rooftop solar initiative this December, allowing consumers to offset their electricity bills with the power generated. The initiative, dubbed the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), is a continuation of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme that expired in June, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation said in a statement. Under Solar ATAP, offsets will be calculated at the system marginal price — the wholesale electricity clearing price that fluctuates every 30 minutes — based on the cost of the last power plant dispatched to meet demand. The previous NEM programme allowed residential homes to offset their bills on a one-to-one basis, covering both energy and capacity charges, with excess daytime generation credited against night-time usage. Since its expiry, consumers have only been able to register under the Solar for Self-Consumption (SelCo) scheme, which does not allow offsets unless surplus energy is stored in batteries and discharged on demand. Solar ATAP’s approach is designed for long-term sustainability while previous iterations were limited by time frames and quota allocations. Guidelines and registration details will be available on the Energy Commission and Sustainable Energy Development Authority websites from Dec 1, with applications opening the same day. The move comes as electricity costs rise on the back of higher fossil fuel prices and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:[TENAGA](https://theedgemalaysia.com/askedge/klse/5347)) invests heavily in grid upgrades to handle more intermittent renewable energy. Solar reduces reliance on fossil fuels, but the grid still needs backup supply at night and expanded transmission capacity. It is unclear if Solar ATAP will also offset capacity charges, as NEM once did. Rooftop solar adoption remains low in Peninsular Malaysia at a little above two gigawatts to date, compared with the potential of tens of gigawatts under existing government renewable energy and energy transition road maps. While a continuation of solar offset programmes would drive adoption, it will benefit everyone who uses more electricity, including those who consume more due to large household size, as well higher income groups who simply use more electrical appliances. The government has also announced a separate Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism programme that allows households to lease their rooftop space to generate income from solar and encourage adoption among lower income households. Read also: [A total of 13 developers won LSS5+ solar bids, says Energy Ministry](https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/770032) Edited ByJason Ng - Most Read - Just In Level 3, Menara KLK, 1 Jalan PJU 7/6, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia [(+603) 7721 8000](<tel: (+603) 7721 8000>) [info@bizedge.com](<mailto: info@bizedge.com>) - [Home](https://theedgemalaysia.com/) - [Contact us](https://theedgemalaysia.com/contact-us) - [Sitemap](https://theedgemalaysia.com/site-map) - [About us](https://theedgemalaysia.com/about-us) - [Advertise with us](https://theedgemalaysia.com/advertise-with-us) - [Terms & Conditions](https://theedgemalaysia.com/terms-of-use) - [Join us](https://theedgemalaysia.com/join-us) - [Subscription](https://theedgemalaysia.com/subscription) - [PDPA](https://theedgemalaysia.com/pdpa) - [Newsletter](https://theedgemalaysia.com/newsletter) - [Digital Editions](https://digital.theedgemalaysia.com/theedgemediagroup/newsstand/title/tem) Copyright © 1999-2026 The Edge Communications Sdn. 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Readable Markdown	KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12): The government will launch a new rooftop solar initiative this December, allowing consumers to offset their electricity bills with the power generated. The initiative, dubbed the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), is a continuation of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme that expired in June, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation said in a statement. Under Solar ATAP, offsets will be calculated at the system marginal price — the wholesale electricity clearing price that fluctuates every 30 minutes — based on the cost of the last power plant dispatched to meet demand. The previous NEM programme allowed residential homes to offset their bills on a one-to-one basis, covering both energy and capacity charges, with excess daytime generation credited against night-time usage. Since its expiry, consumers have only been able to register under the Solar for Self-Consumption (SelCo) scheme, which does not allow offsets unless surplus energy is stored in batteries and discharged on demand. Solar ATAP’s approach is designed for long-term sustainability while previous iterations were limited by time frames and quota allocations. Guidelines and registration details will be available on the Energy Commission and Sustainable Energy Development Authority websites from Dec 1, with applications opening the same day. The move comes as electricity costs rise on the back of higher fossil fuel prices and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:[TENAGA](https://theedgemalaysia.com/askedge/klse/5347)) invests heavily in grid upgrades to handle more intermittent renewable energy. Solar reduces reliance on fossil fuels, but the grid still needs backup supply at night and expanded transmission capacity. It is unclear if Solar ATAP will also offset capacity charges, as NEM once did. Rooftop solar adoption remains low in Peninsular Malaysia at a little above two gigawatts to date, compared with the potential of tens of gigawatts under existing government renewable energy and energy transition road maps. While a continuation of solar offset programmes would drive adoption, it will benefit everyone who uses more electricity, including those who consume more due to large household size, as well higher income groups who simply use more electrical appliances. The government has also announced a separate Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism programme that allows households to lease their rooftop space to generate income from solar and encourage adoption among lower income households.
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