Resources

Guides, comparisons and updates on going solar in the Philippines.

Rooftop solar array at sunset with an installer silhouetted against the sky
Pricing

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in the Philippines?

What a home system really costs in 2026, why two houses on the same street get quotes ₱100,000 apart, and the one number that makes quotes comparable.

Bolinao Solar technician giving a thumbs up beside a newly installed home battery
Pricing

Magkano ang Solar Panel sa Pilipinas?

Gabay sa presyo ng solar: magkano talaga, ano ang nagpapamahal, at paano malalaman kung sulit ito sa inyong bahay.

Wall-mounted hybrid inverter and LiFePO4 battery installed inside a Philippine home
Comparison

On-Grid vs Hybrid vs Off-Grid Solar: Which One Do You Need?

Three systems, three different jobs. The difference only becomes obvious the first time the power goes out, which is a bad moment to find out.

Rooftop solar array beside utility distribution lines, where a net-metered system connects to the grid
Regulation

Net Metering in the Philippines, Explained

What you actually get paid for exported power (less than most people think), the fees, the timelines, and when it's genuinely worth the paperwork.

Solar inverter and conduit mounted on a wall, showing the metering and connection point
Savings

How Much Does Solar Actually Save? Run the Numbers Yourself

A five-minute calculation using your own bill, plus the one assumption that quietly inflates most savings estimates you'll be shown.

Large rooftop solar array seen end on, showing the number of panels in a full installation
Guide

What Size Solar System Do I Need? 3kW, 5kW and 10kW Compared

Sizing follows your consumption, not your roof area. How to read your own bill, what each common size really covers, and why bigger often isn't better.

Hybrid inverter and battery bank installed indoors, the equipment that keeps power on during a brownout
Guide

Will Solar Keep My Power On During a Brownout?

A plain grid-tied system shuts down in an outage, on purpose. Here's why, what it actually takes to stay powered, and how to size backup honestly.

Commercial rooftop solar installation overlooking a roadside business district
Business

Solar for Business: What Shops, Resorts and Offices Should Know

Commercial solar usually beats residential, for one structural reason. Plus the four things that stall business projects late, which are rarely technical.

Bolinao Solar installers at a completed inverter installation during handover
Buyer's Guide

10 Things to Check Before You Sign a Solar Contract

Most solar disputes trace back to something nobody wrote down. Here's what to confirm before signing anything, with any installer, us included.

Technician standing beside a wall-mounted LiFePO4 home battery unit
Comparison

LiFePO4 vs Lead-Acid Batteries for Philippine Homes

Why the cheaper battery is usually the expensive one, once you count what you can actually take out of it and how many times.

Coastal rooftop solar array under heavy cloud during the rainy season
Guide

Do Solar Panels Work in the Rainy Season and Survive Typhoons?

Output drops in habagat season but doesn't stop. What a wet month really costs you in kilowatt-hours, and what actually keeps an array on the roof in a storm.

Solar panels installed on a coastal rooftop, exposed to salt air over many years
Guide

How Long Do Solar Panels Last? Warranties vs Real Lifespan

Panels outlive their warranties. Inverters usually don't. Here's what each part of a system realistically lasts, and which replacement to budget for.

Installer kneeling on a roof to check and clean solar panels
Guide

Solar Panel Maintenance: What It Actually Takes

Low maintenance isn't no maintenance. What to check monthly, what to clean and how often, and the warning signs worth calling someone about.

Residential rooftop solar array on a dark metal roof under a bright sky
Guide

Can I Run My Aircon on Solar?

Yes during the day, and that's the easy part. Running it at night or through a brownout is a different and much more expensive question.

Solar panels being installed on open farmland, the kind of array used for water pumping
Business

Solar for Farms, Water Pumps and Remote Sites

Where the grid doesn't reach or costs a fortune to extend, solar stops being a savings play and becomes the cheapest way to have power at all.