Solar100 Malaysia Installer Verification Guide

What Certifications and Registrations Should a Malaysian Solar Installer Have?

Updated: July 2026

A Malaysian solar company should not be assessed using one certificate alone. The registrations required depend on whether the company is selling the system, preparing a Solar ATAP application, carrying out electrical work, providing engineering services, performing construction work or issuing technical endorsements. Property owners should verify both the contracting company and every separate technical party named in the proposal.

Quick Answer Check that the contracting company has a valid SSM registration. For a Solar ATAP project, confirm that the application is managed by a SEDA Malaysia Registered PV Service Provider where required. Electrical work should be undertaken through an appropriately registered Electrical Contractor or Electrical Services Contractor and supervised, tested or certified by the relevant Energy Commission Competent Person. The solar PV design should involve a suitably qualified SEDA Malaysia Qualified Person. Professional engineering or structural work may require a BEM-registered engineer, while construction activities may also require valid CIDB registration and registered construction personnel. The exact combination depends on the system size, voltage, building, contract and technical scope.

✓ SEDA-Related Standards Review

✓ SSM Registration Information Review

✓ Policy & Application Process Review

✓ After-Sales Support Assessment

✓ Consultation & Quotation Comparison

What Are the Main Registrations to Check?

A complete solar project may involve several companies and professionals. One company may sell the system, another may submit the application, another may carry out the electrical work and another may provide engineering certification.

SSM Registration

Confirms the legal Malaysian business or company that is offering, contracting or invoicing for the project.

SEDA Malaysia RPVSP

Identifies a Registered PV Service Provider listed for relevant solar PV service and application activities.

Electrical Contractor

Confirms that the electrical contractor is registered for the applicable class and scope of electrical work.

Competent Person

Identifies the individual authorised for the applicable electrical installation, supervision, testing or certification responsibilities.

Qualified Person

Confirms the individual involved in the solar PV design has the relevant SEDA Malaysia-recognised qualification.

Professional and Construction Registration

BEM and CIDB registrations may be relevant where professional engineering or construction work forms part of the project.

Current SSM company or business registration
Correct legal company name
Correct company-registration number
Current SEDA Malaysia RPVSP listing where applicable
Current Energy Commission electrical-contractor registration
Correct electrical-contractor class
Relevant Energy Commission Competent Person
Current competency certificate
Relevant SEDA Malaysia Qualified Person
Current GCPV-related qualification where applicable
BEM registration where professional engineering is required
Practising authority where professional services require it
CIDB contractor registration where construction work applies
Appropriate CIDB grade, category and specialisation
Registered construction personnel where applicable
Valid insurance coverage
Documented warranty providers
Traceable equipment certification
Written after-sales support process
Clear division of responsibility between parties

No Single Certificate Covers the Entire Project: SSM registration, RPVSP status, electrical registration, individual competency, professional engineering registration and CIDB registration serve different purposes.

Why Should the Solar Company Have a Valid SSM Registration?

The Companies Commission of Malaysia registration identifies the legal entity entering into the contract. Property owners should confirm that the company name on the quotation, agreement, invoice, bank account, warranty and official registrations is consistent.

SSM Check	What to Confirm	Possible Warning Sign
Legal Name	The company name matches the quotation and contract.	The salesperson uses a brand with no clear legal entity.
Registration Number	The number is valid and consistently shown.	Different numbers appear on the invoice and agreement.
Business Status	The company or business remains active.	The registration is expired, terminated or unrelated.
Registered Address	A traceable business address is available.	Only a personal messaging account is provided.
Directors or Owners	The people representing the company are authorised.	Payment is requested to an unrelated personal account.
Business Activity	The company’s activities are reasonably connected to its role.	The entity cannot explain its contractual or technical role.

A Brand Name Is Not the Same as a Legal Company: Ask which registered entity signs the contract, receives payment, submits the application, installs the system and provides the warranty.

Should the Installer Be a SEDA Malaysia Registered PV Service Provider?

For Solar ATAP and other relevant solar PV processes, property owners should confirm whether the project and application are being managed by a company listed in SEDA Malaysia’s Registered PV Service Provider directory. The directory listing should be checked using the exact legal company name.

What RPVSP Means RPVSP refers to a Registered PV Service Provider listed through SEDA Malaysia’s relevant registration process.

Why It Matters Solar ATAP application workflows assign important design, documentation and submission responsibilities to the appointed provider.

What to Verify Check the exact company name, registration status, listed contact information and whether the listing remains current.

What It Does Not Guarantee Directory inclusion does not guarantee workmanship, savings, financial performance, approval or future warranty service.

Company appears in the current RPVSP directory
Legal name matches the quotation
Registration details match the contracting party
Listed contact information is current
RPVSP role is stated in the proposal
eATAP submission responsibility is stated
Technical-document responsibility is stated
Application-update responsibility is stated
Approval-condition responsibility is stated
Post-approval support is stated
Any subcontracted RPVSP is identified
Applicant receives a copy of the final submission

Check the Exact Entity, Not Only the Sales Brand: A salesperson may represent one brand while the RPVSP registration belongs to another company.

What Electrical-Contractor Registration Should Be Checked?

Solar PV systems form part of an electrical installation. The electrical work should therefore be undertaken through an appropriately registered Electrical Contractor or Electrical Services Contractor for the applicable installation and scope.

Electrical Check	What to Confirm	Why It Matters
Registered Contractor	The contractor is registered with the Energy Commission.	Electrical work must be carried out through an authorised party.
Registration Class	The class is suitable for the project’s voltage and work scope.	Not every registration class covers every installation.
Registration Validity	The certificate remains valid during the project.	An expired registration may affect legal and technical responsibility.
Named Company	The registered contractor is clearly identified in the contract.	The salesperson may not be the actual electrical contractor.
Competent Person	The contractor has the relevant Competent Person for the work.	Company registration alone does not replace individual competency.
Testing and Certification	The party responsible for testing and completion certification is stated.	Installation may be completed without clear certification responsibility.

Ask for the Electrical Contractor’s Certificate: Do not assume that a solar-sales company automatically holds the electrical-contractor registration used for the installation.

What Is an Energy Commission Competent Person?

An electrical Competent Person is an individual certified by the Energy Commission for a defined category of electrical responsibility. The appropriate competency depends on the voltage, installation and work being undertaken.

Supervision

The Competent Person may supervise electrical work within the scope of the person’s registered competency.

Testing

Applicable testing and commissioning responsibilities should be performed by the authorised technical parties.

Certification

Completion documents or declarations may require the appropriate Competent Person’s confirmation.

Defined Scope

A competency certificate applies only to the categories and limits stated by the issuing authority.

Competent Person’s full legal name
Competency-certificate number
Competency category
Applicable voltage level
Scope of authorised work
Certificate validity date
Employer or contractor relationship
Role in system design
Role in installation supervision
Role in testing
Role in commissioning
Role in completion certification
Signature on relevant documents
Consistency with eATAP records

“Engineer” Is Not a Substitute for a Competency Certificate: Professional qualifications and electrical competency registrations are separate. Verify the credential needed for the specific task.

What SEDA Malaysia Qualified Person Should Be Involved?

Solar PV design documents may require involvement or endorsement by a SEDA Malaysia-recognised Qualified Person with the relevant grid-connected photovoltaic design qualification. Property owners should ask who is responsible for the final system design rather than relying only on a salesperson’s preliminary layout.

System Design Reviews panel configuration, inverter sizing, cable sizing, protection, losses and connection arrangements.

Technical Drawings May prepare or endorse applicable single-line diagrams, layouts and design documentation.

Capacity Consistency Helps ensure that the quotation, application, equipment schedule and technical drawings use consistent capacities.

Design Accountability The proposal should identify the person responsible for the final solar PV design and technical assumptions.

Qualified Person’s full name
Qualification or certificate number
Relevant GCPV design qualification
Certificate validity where applicable
Company relationship
Role in the project
Role in system sizing
Role in single-line diagram preparation
Role in equipment selection
Role in technical calculations
Role in application documents
Required endorsement is present

A Training Certificate Is Not Automatically a Company Licence: An individual qualification confirms that person’s training or competency; it does not replace the company registrations required for contracting, electrical work or programme submission.

When Should a BEM-Registered Engineer Be Involved?

Projects requiring professional engineering services, formal engineering certification, structural assessment or professional submission may need an appropriately registered engineer under the Board of Engineers Malaysia framework. The exact requirement depends on the service, building, authority and project complexity.

Engineering Role	Possible Registration	Typical Project Relevance
Electrical Engineering Design	Relevant BEM-registered engineer	Complex electrical design, studies or professional engineering services.
Professional Submission	Professional Engineer with the applicable practising authority	Where a formal professional submission, certification or practice is required.
Structural Assessment	Relevant civil or structural professional	Roof loading, mounting supports, reinforcement or structural certification.
High-Voltage Project	Relevant electrical professional and competent parties	Complex high-voltage design and power-system requirements.
Independent Review	Appropriately qualified and registered professional	Independent checking of design, risk or structural adequacy.

Check the Registration Category and Scope: Graduate Engineer, Professional Engineer and Professional Engineer with a Practising Certificate are not interchangeable categories.

Does a Solar Installer Need CIDB Registration?

CIDB registration may be relevant where the contractor undertakes construction work within the scope of Malaysia’s construction-industry requirements. The required grade, category and specialisation should match the contract value and work being undertaken.

Contractor Registration

Confirms that the contractor is registered to undertake applicable construction work in Malaysia.

Grade

The contractor’s grade should be suitable for the applicable project value and registration rules.

Category and Specialisation

The registered category and specialisation should reasonably cover the construction work included in the solar project.

Construction Personnel

Personnel entering and working on applicable construction sites may need current CIDB personnel registration and safety compliance.

CIDB contractor-registration number
Registration validity
Contractor grade
Registered category
Registered specialisation
Project-value suitability
Company name matches the contract
Construction personnel registration
Site-safety requirements
Subcontractor registration
Project declaration where required
Construction insurance where required

CIDB Registration Does Not Replace Electrical Registration: Construction registration and Energy Commission electrical authorisation cover different responsibilities.

What Equipment Certifications and Warranty Evidence Should Be Checked?

Installer registrations do not automatically prove that every solar panel, inverter, protection device, cable or mounting component is suitable. Equipment compliance, product traceability and warranty support should be reviewed separately.

Panel manufacturer and exact model
Inverter manufacturer and exact model
Equipment datasheets
Applicable product standards
Applicable testing certificates
Local approval or listing where required
Serial-number traceability
Authorised distribution channel
Manufacturer product warranty
Manufacturer performance warranty
Inverter warranty
Mounting-system warranty
Protection-equipment warranty
Workmanship warranty
Waterproofing warranty
Warranty exclusions
Claim submission process
Malaysian warranty contact
Replacement-labour responsibility
Removal and reinstallation responsibility

Evidence	What It Shows	What It Does Not Automatically Prove
Product Datasheet	Published model specifications and ratings.	That the supplied product is genuine or correctly installed.
Test Certificate	Testing against a stated standard or requirement.	That every warranty claim will be accepted.
Manufacturer Warranty	The manufacturer’s written warranty terms.	That labour, transport or reinstallation costs are included.
Installer Warranty	Coverage offered by the contracting or installation company.	That the company will remain operational throughout the warranty period.
Authorised-Distributor Evidence	A recognised product-supply channel.	That the entire system design is suitable for the property.

What Insurance Should a Solar Installer Have?

Insurance requirements vary by company, site, contract and work scope. Property owners should ask for written evidence of the policies relevant to installation work, employees, third-party injury, property damage and professional responsibility.

Public-liability insurance
Employer or worker coverage
Construction or installation coverage where applicable
Property-damage coverage
Professional-indemnity coverage where relevant
Policy holder matches the responsible company
Policy remains valid during installation
Coverage limit is stated
Exclusions are reviewed
Subcontractor coverage is confirmed
Incident-reporting procedure is stated
Damage-claim contact is provided

Ask Which Company Is Insured: The insured party should correspond with the company actually carrying out or taking responsibility for the work.

How Should a Property Owner Verify a Solar Installer?

Identify Every Legal Entity

List the seller, contracting company, RPVSP, electrical contractor, system owner, financier and warranty provider.

Check SSM Information

Confirm the company name, registration number, status, address and authorised representatives.

Check the SEDA Directory

Verify the Registered PV Service Provider using its exact legal name.

Check Electrical Registration

Ask for the electrical-contractor certificate, class, validity and named Competent Person.

Check Individual Credentials

Verify the Competent Person, Qualified Person and professional engineers assigned to the project.

Check CIDB Where Applicable

Confirm the contractor grade, category, specialisation, personnel and subcontractors for construction work.

Check Insurance and Warranties

Review current policy evidence, warranty providers, exclusions and claim procedures.

Put Responsibilities in Writing

Ensure the agreement identifies who designs, submits, installs, tests, commissions, repairs and handles warranty claims.

Claim Made by Installer	Evidence to Request	Additional Check
“We are SEDA registered.”	Exact RPVSP legal name and directory record.	Confirm the listing remains current.
“We are licensed electricians.”	Electrical-contractor certificate and Competent Person details.	Confirm class, validity and project scope.
“Our engineer will approve it.”	Engineer’s full name, BEM registration and project role.	Confirm the registration category is appropriate.
“We are CIDB registered.”	CIDB registration number, grade, category and specialisation.	Confirm suitability for the contracted work.
“The equipment is certified.”	Model-specific datasheets and test or approval records.	Confirm the delivered models match the proposal.
“Everything has a long warranty.”	Written warranty documents and claim contacts.	Check labour, transport, exclusions and company responsibility.

Do Not Rely Only on Logos in a Brochure: A logo may indicate training, membership, product supply or a past relationship. Request the current certificate or directory record and verify the exact legal entity.

What Installer Registration Red Flags Should You Watch For?

Company name differs across documents
No SSM registration number is provided
Payment is requested to an unrelated personal account
RPVSP registration belongs to another unidentified company
Electrical contractor is not named
Competent Person is not identified
Qualified Person is not identified
Certificates are expired
Certificate numbers cannot be verified
Registration class does not match the project
Engineer’s role is described vaguely
No structural professional is identified where needed
CIDB status is claimed without registration details
Subcontractors are not disclosed
No insurance evidence is provided
Warranty provider is not identified
Equipment models are omitted
Only generic certification logos are shown
Application responsibility is unclear
After-sales escalation is not documented

What Registration Questions Should You Ask Before Signing?

What is the full legal name of the contracting company?
What is the company’s SSM registration number?
Does the company name match the bank account receiving payment?
Which company is the SEDA Malaysia Registered PV Service Provider?
Can I verify the RPVSP listing using the exact legal name?
Which company will submit the eATAP application?
Which company is the registered electrical contractor?
What is the electrical-contractor registration number?
What class of electrical-contractor registration applies?
Is the registration valid throughout the project?
Who is the appointed Competent Person?
What is the Competent Person’s certificate category?
Who is the appointed SEDA Malaysia Qualified Person?
Who prepares and endorses the single-line diagram?
Is a BEM-registered engineer involved?
Does the project require a Professional Engineer with practising authority?
Who assesses the roof structure?
Does the contractor have valid CIDB registration?
Does the CIDB grade cover the project value?
Do the category and specialisation cover the work?
Are construction personnel properly registered?
Which activities will be subcontracted?
Are all subcontractors identified?
What insurance policies cover the installation?
Which company provides the workmanship warranty?
Which company provides the waterproofing warranty?
Who handles manufacturer warranty claims?
Are the quoted equipment models traceable?
Will I receive copies of all certificates and approvals?
Who remains responsible after installation is completed?

What Is Solar100’s Role in Installer Verification?

Solar100

Supports solar-provider discovery
Helps organise initial company information
Supports quotation and scope comparison
Highlights registration questions for consumers
Does not issue government or professional registrations
Does not guarantee installer performance or approval

Selected Provider and Appointed Professionals

Maintain the registrations required for their work
Provide current certificates and directory details
Prepare and endorse technical documents
Carry out authorised installation activities
Complete testing, commissioning and certification
Remain responsible for their agreed contractual scope

Frequently Asked Questions

What registrations should a Malaysian solar installer have?

Common checks include valid SSM registration, SEDA Malaysia RPVSP status where applicable, Energy Commission electrical-contractor registration, relevant Competent Person and Qualified Person credentials, and BEM or CIDB registration where the project scope requires them.

Is SSM registration enough to install solar panels?

No. SSM registration confirms the legal business entity but does not replace electrical-contractor registration, individual competency, solar-design qualification or other technical registrations.

What is a SEDA Malaysia Registered PV Service Provider?

A Registered PV Service Provider is a company listed through SEDA Malaysia’s relevant registration process for solar PV services. The exact legal company name should be checked in the current directory.

Must electrical work be carried out by a registered contractor?

Electrical work should be undertaken through an appropriately registered Electrical Contractor or Electrical Services Contractor, with the relevant Competent Person involved for the applicable work.

What is an electrical Competent Person?

A Competent Person is an individual certified by the Energy Commission for a defined category of electrical work, supervision, operation, testing or responsibility.

What is a SEDA Malaysia Qualified Person?

A Qualified Person is an individual with a relevant SEDA Malaysia- recognised solar PV design qualification who may be involved in preparing or endorsing applicable system-design documents.

Does every solar project require a Professional Engineer?

Not every project requires the same professional scope. A BEM-registered engineer may be required where professional engineering, structural certification, complex design or formal submission is needed.

Does a solar contractor need CIDB registration?

CIDB registration may be required where the contractor undertakes construction work. The applicable grade, category and specialisation should match the project and work scope.

Does RPVSP registration guarantee good workmanship?

No. Registration should be one part of the review. Consumers should also assess design quality, technical personnel, installation scope, insurance, warranties, references and after-sales support.

Does Solar100 certify or license solar installers?

No. Solar100 supports provider discovery and quotation comparison. Government bodies, professional boards and relevant authorities issue or administer the registrations applicable to each party.

The information on this page is provided for general educational and comparison purposes and reflects publicly available Malaysian solar, electrical, engineering and construction registration information reviewed in July 2026. The exact registrations, competency categories, contractor classes, professional appointments, CIDB requirements, insurance policies, technical endorsements and equipment approvals depend on the project’s capacity, voltage, connection arrangement, building, location, contract value, work scope and current law or authority requirements. SEDA Malaysia, the Energy Commission, the Board of Engineers Malaysia, CIDB Malaysia, local authorities, utilities and other relevant bodies may revise their directories, categories, conditions and procedures. Consumers should verify every credential directly using the exact legal company or individual name and obtain project-specific confirmation from the relevant authority or appointed professional. Solar100 is a provider-discovery and quotation- comparison platform. Solar100 is not SEDA Malaysia, the Energy Commission, BEM, CIDB, TNB, a licensing authority, professional board, installer, electrical contractor, RPVSP, Professional Engineer, Competent Person, Qualified Person, structural engineer, insurer or legal adviser and does not issue, renew, validate or guarantee registrations, workmanship, technical compliance, application approval, system performance, bill savings, warranty service or financial returns.

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