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BESS Isn’t Just Smart — It’s Tax-Smart Too
In 2025, solar battery storage isn’t just about backup power anymore. It’s about unlocking major tax savings — and getting more out of every ringgit you invest in clean energy for your business. It helps cut costs, speed up your returns, and future-proof your business against rising energy prices.
If you're planning to add a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to your solar setup — or already have — here’s the part many businesses miss: Malaysia’s Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) now rewards businesses that invest smartly in clean energy.
Let’s break down how it works — and why leaving your tax benefits untapped could cost you.
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What is GITA?
The Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) is part of Malaysia’s push toward a low-carbon, energy-resilient future. To make that happen, the government is rewarding businesses that invest in green tech — like solar and BESS — with tax savings that ease the upfront cost. This means: GITA helps you cut your tax bill while helping the country cut carbon emissions.
So before you write solar or battery storage off as “too expensive,” ask yourself this: Why absorb the full hit — when the government helps offset it with generous tax breaks?
How much can you save with GITA?
BESS is classified under Tier 1 of the GITA Asset for Own Consumption category. In 2025, here’s what you can claim:
- Up to 60% of your capital cost for solar
- Up to 100% for battery storage (BESS)
These amounts can be offset against up to 70% of your statutory income — meaning a significantly lower tax bill. And if you don’t use it all in one year? No problem — the remainder rolls forward until it’s fully absorbed.
Let’s break it down like you're 5 with this scenario:
*Numbers are for illustration purposes only. Figures are random.
So Yes — It’s not “Free Money,” but it’s:
- A major discount on your tax bill
- A faster ROI on your solar + BESS investments
- And you still get lower electricity bills every month.
When you combine the tax savings + energy bill savings, that’s where the long-term value kicks in.
Who Can Apply for GITA?
Not every system qualifies — but if you’re a business investing in clean energy for your own use, you’re likely eligible.
Here’s what you need to check:
- You’re a Malaysian-registered company under the Companies Act 2016.
- You're investing in approved green tech (like solar PV systems and BESS).
- Your system is for your own use (not for sale, resale, on lease).
- You apply within 24 months of your capital expenditure.
- Your system and components are listed in the MyHIJAU Directory (PV Module, Inverter & BESS)
- You submit your application to MGTC (Malaysian Green Technology & Climate Change Corporation)
Source: MGTC Guidelines on Green Technology Tax Incentive (GITA) Asset
How Does Sunview Assist with GITA, BESS & Solar
Navigating tax incentives and technical paperwork isn’t easy — but that’s where we come in. We don’t just install your system and leave; We offer comprehensive support in solar and BESS, including assistance with government-required application processes.
We help you from start to finish, including:
- Advising you on the best solar + battery storage setup based on your usage and potential tax relief.
- Identifying whether your solar or BESS setup qualifies for GITA.
- Ensuring components are MyHIJAU-listed and eligible.
- Preparing the relevant documents for GITA incentive application (including liaising with MGTC officers to obtain the compliance letter).
Our Services
- Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC): Designing, planning, procuring, constructing, and commissioning solar PV facilities.
- Consulting and Engineering Services: Preparing and submitting necessary documents to authorities, conducting facility audits, and performing site surveys.
- Operations and Maintenance (O&M): Ensuring the solar PV systems and battery storage systems (BESS) operate efficiently.
In short? You focus on running your business — we’ll help make sure your investment qualifies, performs, and pays off. Sunview Solar for Business
Power Your Business — Lighten Your Tax Load
GITA isn’t just another tax incentive — it’s your chance to make battery storage a smarter, faster-returning investment. With BESS already helping you take control of your energy, GITA helps you take control of your tax bill, too.
At Sunview, we design solar + battery storage solutions that don’t just perform — they qualify, comply, and maximise your returns. From selecting MyHIJAU-listed components to preparing your GITA submission, we handle the details, so your investment delivers.
So, want panels, power, and paperwork all handled in one clean move?
Let’s turn your tax burden into a business win here.
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