r/SolarPH • • 10h ago

Gov overpays again!

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₱830,000 for this? Seems to be 6kw


r/SolarPH • • 19h ago

Glad nakapag install ng solar.

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Sharing po:

Bill was 12-13k before solar (averaging 800kwh/month or 25kwh/day).

10kw system: 11kw inverter, 16pcs 630@ panels (10.08kwp total), 1pc 51.2V 600ah battery

From 12-13k monthly, down to 1200 pesos na lang after installation, medyo maraming rainy/cloudy days last month. I am expecting a lower bill sa next cutoff.

After installation, tumaas din ang consumption namin to 35-40kwh per day. 3 to 4 ACs during the day and 1 to 2 ACs sa night time. Kaya naman na ng setup ko yung consumption ko.

I spent less than 360-380k for the setup, all DIY. Nag-hire lang ako ng labor para iakyat ang panels sa roof, at ng electrician to connect yung live wire sa system that I prepared (takot kasi ako sa live na kuryente :)

I imported the equipment from China. Yung mga breakers, wires, etc. locally ko lang binili

* The system was installed on June 12th. The battery was later added on July 20th


r/SolarPH • • 3m ago

1st whole month on solar

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Bill just came and i’m very satisfied with the resulting savings due to my hybrid PV setup!

1st bill - May (summer using 2 ACs during nighttime only)
2nd bill - September (3 days on solar, super tipid mag AC)
3rd bill - October (100% solar, unli AC)
4th pic - October stats as of posting (28 days only)

The highlight for me is guilt free na yung pag-on ng AC anytime of the day 🎉🥳

During the first few days, i always tried to make sure that our battery should last until sunrise so we would not pull from the grid. But later on, narealize ko na it’s the upgrade in comfort that’s the biggest upgrade in our daily life (no need magtipid ng AC just to hit zero grid import)

Basing on PV Yield in the app, we already saved 6,448 Php during October (416kWh x 15.5 per kWh meralco rate)

Appliances:
- two 0.75hp kolin inverter ACs are used for 2 bedrooms (1 runs almost 24/7, the other runs only during nighttime)

- i added a 1.5hp condura split type AC in the living room after solar installation (used when hosting visitors and when we’re all in the living room)

Solar setup:
- 6 x 720WJA panels (4.32kwp sakto lang sa roof ng garage kaya 6pcs lang)
- 16kwh Dyness Battery
- 6kw Solis inverter


r/SolarPH • • 20m ago

Paano gawin ang unli aircon??

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Hi mga ka solar!! so madami akong nababasa at nakikita sa socmed na wala daw patayan ang aircon nila dahil naka solar na sila. so me just curious lang, paano nila ginagawa yun??

May 3HP split type aircon kami na nasa dining, gusto ko sana cya gawing unli or medyo tagalan ang gamit??

for now ginagamit ko lang ang AC pag lunch time, aroundn10:30 - 2 or 3pm depende sa sikat ng araw.

Meron po akong 2 200ah 51.2V na battery.

Well di po ako sure kung kaya ba ng battery ko yung ganun considering na 3HP ang aircon. kung hindi man po kaya, okey lang no worries.


r/SolarPH • • 46m ago

Any recommendation solar company in QC

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Hi. I live in Sauyo, Novaliches and I am looking for a good solar company in terms of aftersales, good installation service and Hindi overpriced. Ung nearby my area lang po sana thanks.


r/SolarPH • • 4h ago

Grid-tied solar with a hybrid-ready inverter: Is installing a battery worth it?

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We’re planning to install a grid-tied solar system with a hybrid-ready inverter, but our installer has been discouraging us from getting a battery right away. We’re leaning toward starting without one, but we’d appreciate insights from those who already have solar installed.

Here are our reasons for not getting a battery for now:

  1. We rarely experience brownouts in our area. Since power interruptions aren’t a major concern for us, we’re not sure if having backup power would justify the additional cost.

  2. Batteries are depreciating assets. They have a limited lifespan and will eventually need replacement. We’d rather invest in panels first and maximize our savings on our Meralco bill.

Our plan is to install a hybrid-ready inverter so we can add a battery in the future if our needs change. For now, our priority is reducing our electricity bill and getting the best return on investment.

For context, our monthly Meralco bill is around ₱5,000–₱8,000, and our main concern is maximizing bill savings rather than having backup power during brownouts.

For those with experience with grid-tied or hybrid solar systems:

- Do you think it makes sense to start without a battery and add one later if needed?

- Have you regretted not installing a battery from the beginning, or are you glad you skipped it?

- For those with batteries, do the additional savings and backup power justify the cost, considering battery degradation and eventual replacement?

- Is there anything we should consider now to ensure that adding a battery in the future will be practical and cost-effective?

Would love to hear your actual experiences. Thank you!


r/SolarPH • • 1h ago

We Do:Free Solar Quotation: Labor Installation: Fullpackage Installation.

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Pm lng po usap tyo.


r/SolarPH • • 3h ago

Hybrid Solar set up

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Plan namin magpa install ng hybrid solar set up.

300-400 kwh per month ung consumption.

Budget is Php 280,000

Possible ba na mag dagdag n lng sa future ng panels and battery kapag nagka extra budget?


r/SolarPH • • 5h ago

Please help us choose!

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Hi! Please share your thoughts on these three packages that were quoted to us. Package 1 and 2 were able to do ocular inspection at our home. Our main appliances at home are three aircons (2 HP, 2.5 HP, and 4 HP), two refrigerators, one inverter chest freezer (10 cu ft), water heater, and pressure tank with motor. Our average consumption is 1200 kWh and our monthly electricity bill ranges from 16k-20k.

Package 1  Package 2  Package 3 
Price quoted ₱880,000 ₱800,000 ₱684,000
Solar capacity 12.60 kWp 13.34 kWp 13.125 kWp
Panels AE Solar 630W × 20 AE Solar 580W × 23 JA Solar 625W × 21 bifacial
Panel warranty Not clearly specified in quote 20 years 30-year performance / 12-year product
Inverter Solis 12 kW Deye 12 kW Solis S6-EH1P12K03-NV-YD-L 12 kW
Inverter type Grid-tied/hybrid setup Hybrid Hybrid on/off-grid
Inverter warranty Not clearly specified 5 years 5-year product / 10-year performance
Battery Pylontech LVTOPSUN Dyness PowerBrick SC
Battery capacity 16 kWh × 2 = 32 kWh 51.2V 300Ah × 2 ≈ 30.7 kWh 16.08 kWh × 2 = 32.16 kWh
Battery chemistry LiFePO₄ LiFePO₄ LiFePO₄
Battery warranty Not clearly specified 5 years 10-year product / 15-year performance
Usable battery Depends on Pylontech model/DoD Depends on exact model/DoD ~30.6 kWh at 95% DoD, before system losses
Protection equipment Included Included Detailed AC/DC MCBs + SPDs + battery breaker + ATS
Mounting system Included Aluminum mounting Aluminum mounting

r/SolarPH • • 7h ago

Battery Supplier Valenzuela

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Good day just want to ask fellow redditors regarding battery supplier in Punturin Valenzuela, what are your experiences with them

Im planning to build a battery bank and purchase cells from them


r/SolarPH • • 7h ago

Net Metering assistance needed

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Looking for a PEE / Liaison to process Net Metering for a Deye system in Bulakan Bulacan. Installer cannot process

System Details;
6kW Deye inverter
3.2kW Panel
5kW battery


r/SolarPH • • 10h ago

GEYA GRM3DC-250HU DC MCCB 250 Amps

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Hello! need help with info. Has anyone used this product? Is it non-polarized and bi-directional. Planning to use it in my hybrid solar system with a battery.


r/SolarPH • • 13h ago

Any solar installer here in novaliches or near na may shop or company?

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Hello the title says it all, ung recommendable po sana and hindi ganun ka mahal


r/SolarPH • • 1d ago

Comments of quotations from installers

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Hi requesting for you help in reviewing the following quotations I received for a hybrid setup. Average consumption is 966kw (~13 to 18k monthly Meralco bill). Contractors A and E have not yet completed their site visit yet so their quotations are solely based on our bill and location. Contractors A, B and C are very responsive so I’m leaning towards one of them. I only included D and E for comparison since they seem to be one of the bigger installers based on what I’ve seen online. But I’m not satisfied with the sales rep’s responsiveness, so I’m worried about how this would reflect on their after sales.

What considerations should we include in our decision? What else should we ask them aside from after sales and the installer’s qualifications? If you were to decide, which option would you choose?

List of major appliances:
1 1hp inverter AC 24/7 use
1 1.5hp inverter AC used from 10pm to 8am
1 inverter ref
1 PC used ~ 4 to 8 hrs per day
1 TV used from 7am to 10pm


r/SolarPH • • 18h ago

Have you ever built a DIY off-grid solar cart?

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r/SolarPH • • 18h ago

Recommended Solar installers in Baliwag, Bulacan?

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r/SolarPH • • 1d ago

Got a ₱425k quote for 8.68kWp hybrid w/ 16kWh battery: fair price or overpriced?

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r/SolarPH • • 12h ago

Can i do this?

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I live in a rental house and am planning to install a 620W solar panel. Since I’m only renting, I don’t want to drill holes or use bolts to secure it to the roof.
What would you recommend for mounting the panel securely without drilling holes? I’d appreciate any suggestions for a safe, removable setup.


r/SolarPH • • 1d ago

Gusto namin magpa solar need help po quote na ito. Appreciate po ang mga comments nyo

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r/SolarPH • • 1d ago

0kw grid on app but 1.65kw on meter

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Hey guys. I’m new to solar. Sorry if this is a noob question, but I hope someone can enlighten me. Is there something wrong with the setup when it’s like this?

Also with our current load, should i expect na pag full na ang battery we wont be getting power from the grid na?


r/SolarPH • • 1d ago

Why solar installs in Cagayan de Oro are priced higher than most quotes I see on SolarPH?

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For example 10 panels, 6kwh inverter and 16kwh battery all in with installation is priced at 380k VAT exclusive.


r/SolarPH • • 1d ago

Sulit na po ba tong 6kw set up?

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Currently 2 AC (rarely used lang yung isa) and PHEV Car - bill is 5-6k and 42sqm house


r/SolarPH • • 2d ago

Crystalsun Solar

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Finally got the chance to use our ACs without guilt hehehe.


r/SolarPH • • 1d ago

Solar PPA terms

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“Every clause of a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) term sheet is either a revenue input or a bankability test."


r/SolarPH • • 2d ago

Bili ng mismong Solar Components or Pa install sa Solar Installer?

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Contemplating in buying the 3 main components for Solar which is Panels, Inverter and Battery then I'd hire a registered Electrical Engineer and his people to assemble it or Just do contract with a solar installer?

Option 1: would be me buying (as per my research) either the most reputable combo inverter/battery brands such as Sungrow, Deye, GoodWe then pair it with Jinko, Aiko or JA Solar Panels. The cost of these, as per my excel, will be around P220,000.00 and I'd have a leeway for 100,00.00 for the installation and miscellaneous. Total Cost would be P320,00.00. The specs would be 12 Panels, 8KW Inverter and a 314AH 16kwh battery.

OR

Option 2: Just have a solar installer do it all but is more pricey. I'm from tarlac and got quoted by 5 solar installer already and their average total contract price is around P380,000.00.

Thoughts on these po?