Tune Protect and Verdant Solar Partner to Bundle Insurance with Rooftop Solar

• over 97% of homes remain without rooftop systems
• bundles insurance directly into installation packages, removing the need for homeowners to purchase separate coverage

Tune Protect Malaysia and Verdant Solar Sdn. Bhd. announced a partnership on 11 March 2026 in Kuala Lumpur to offer residential rooftop solar installations with embedded insurance coverage included in the installation package.

Under the arrangement, homeowners who install solar systems through Verdant Solar will automatically receive insurance protection from Tune Protect Malaysia without needing to purchase a separate policy. The coverage includes protection against accidental loss or damage caused by storms, fire, or other unforeseen events, as well as compensation for loss of electricity savings resulting from system downtime caused by insured damage.

Addressing a Coverage Gap

Hans-Joachim Zimmermann, Appointed Representative of Tune Protect Malaysia, described the partnership as responding to a gap between standard solar warranties and insurance. “Solar systems are significant long-term investments, yet they remain vulnerable to unexpected incidents such as storms, lightning or falling objects. While warranties typically cover defects, they do not address accidental damage or loss of electricity savings. Our role is to bridge this gap to make sustainable living a practical, secure, and achievable for every Malaysian household,” he said.

Zimmermann also commented on the company’s sustainability position: “At Tune Protect, we believe insurance plays an important role in enabling sustainability by empowering people to adopt greener solutions confidently. Integrating protection into solar installations aligns with our Sustainability tagline, ‘In Tune for a Better Tomorrow,’ and reinforces our commitment to embedding ESG principles into our business and customer experience.”

Tune Protect has committed to a zero-coal underwriting portfolio since August 2023 and has outlined a Net Zero Roadmap for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

Solar Adoption Context

According to the companies, more than 97% of Malaysian homes remain without rooftop solar systems. Malaysia’s Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP) supports residential adoption by allowing homeowners to size systems based on actual energy needs.

Zeth Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Verdant Solar Sdn Bhd, said: “Today marks an important milestone for Verdant Solar and Tune Protect, as our partnership integrates insurance coverage with rooftop solar installations, strengthening consumer confidence as solar adoption in Malaysia continues to move into the mainstream.”

Lim added: “With more than 97% of Malaysian households yet to install solar despite abundant sunlight and supportive initiatives such as Solar ATAP, this collaboration aims to make solar a more secure, accessible and attractive option for homeowners seeking both environmental and long-term financial benefits, while supporting Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap target of achieving 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050.”