Solar Panel Installation in
the Philippines

Naturally, a solar panel installation will need to reduce your expenses to make it worthwhile. Our comprehensive survey will provide you with all the details about whether you can generate enough power to cover the cost of installation and maintenance.

There are also government incentives that make solar panels a lot more affordable. In all of the solar panel installations we have worked on, the business has realized significant energy cost reductions along with all the environmental benefits.

There are a lot of variables that go into creating a solar panel installation, so pinning down the cost can only be done with a comprehensive survey. However, solar panel prices have dropped by 89% in the last 10 years, making it more affordable every year. On average, a system consisting of around 38 solar panels capable of around 15kWp over 86 square meters can cost anywhere between PHP900,000 – PHP1,260,000.

Solar panel longevity has increased remarkably with each generational leap. While a lifespan of 10 to 15 years used to be the norm not that long ago, today’s solar panels will keep generating green energy for 25 years or more.

All green energy arguments aside, the main reason most people convert to solar is because of reduced energy bills. The good news is that solar panels not only last longer, but they are also getting better at producing energy. Still, many different variables are at play when it comes to solar panel power generation.

Cloud cover, the surrounding environment, the orientation and pitch of your roof, and how much electricity your business uses will all come into play when calculating savings. The average Philippine household will need just six panels to meet their energy demands and produce savings of around PHP2,384. Of course, a business will have much greater energy demands. Call for a free consultation to find out how much solar panels could save your business in electricity bills.

In general, a 2 square meter (about 20 square feet) panel will generate 400 watts per hour, or about 42.5 kWh every month. Twenty panels will generate 8,000 watts per hour.

Solar panel system setups come in three main types: On-grid system, off-grid system, and hybrid system.

An on-grid solar installation uses an on-grid inverter and does not use battery storage. It’s a great strategy for customers who are on the grid but want to reduce costs with solar. Feeding excess energy back to the grid is also like selling power to the power company to reduce your costs even further.

An on-grid system is the simplest to design because it uses fewer components. Unfortunately, when the power goes out, so does your system. This is a safety precaution because line people need to work on a system that is not live. On-grid systems disconnect when they sense the regular power source go down.

Off-grid solar panel installations are excellent for customers who cannot connect to the regular grid. If you want to become entirely energy self-sufficient, off-grid is the way to go. A typical off-grid solar system will consist of more than just solar panels, so power generation can occur at night or during cloudy conditions. They also have solar battery energy storage system (BESS). As you can imagine, an off-grid system isn’t an ideal solution for businesses that typically have greater energy demands than the average household.

A hybrid solar system provides the best of both worlds. Customers who are on the grid but require a backup solution for when the power goes out can use a hybrid system. A power outage automatically switches to your solar battery energy storage system (BESS) while also disconnecting you from the main grid for safety. The extra components, such as batteries, generators, and other components make them more expensive and less efficient than other solar installation setups.