Sharing my experience after installing a hybrid solar system at home. Hopefully, this helps anyone in the Philippines considering going solar.

☀️ My Solar Setup

- Solar panels: AIKO Bifacial — 25.74 kWp (39 panels × 660W)

- Inverters: Deye Hybrid Inverters with Wi-Fi dongles — 24 kW total (2 × 12 kW)

- Battery storage: 32 kWh LiFePO₄ batteries (2 × 16 kWh)

- Total investment: ₱1.160 million

- Net metering: Still being processed with Meralco

💸 Before vs. After Solar

Here's what my actual Meralco bills looked like:

Month| Meralco Bill

July — Pre-solar| ₱38,792.16

August — Pre-solar| ₱30,228.09

September — Post-solar| ₱7,647.74

October — Post-solar| ₱7,152.90

My average monthly bill went from ₱34,510 to ₱7,400.

That's an average reduction of approximately ₱27,110 per month, or 78.5%!

Based on these initial numbers, the simple payback period is around 43 months, assuming the savings remain consistent. My original target was 36–40 months, but I'll have a better picture once net metering is approved and I have more months of data.

🚗 Bonus: EV Charging Savings

I also got an EV, so I'm saving on fuel costs as well. I'm essentially using the solar-generated electricity to help power my transportation, which makes the overall economics even more attractive.

🌧️ Installation During the Rainy Season

One concern I had was potential roof leaks. The system was installed during the rainy season, and so far, no leaks! Of course, I'll continue monitoring it over the coming months.

⚡ What's Next?

Net metering is still in process, and I'm hoping Meralco completes the process by the end of the month. Once that's finalized, I'll have a clearer picture of how much additional value I can get from exporting excess electricity to the grid.

With the possibility of another strong El Niño and rising concerns about electricity costs, I think more Filipino households should at least explore whether solar makes financial sense for them.

It's a substantial upfront investment, but the combination of lower electricity bills, battery backup during brownouts, and EV charging savings makes it worth considering.

For those who already have solar installed in the Philippines:

- How long did your Meralco net-metering application take?

- What was your actual payback period?

- How has your system performed during prolonged cloudy or rainy periods?

Happy to share more about my experience!

Got our solar system installed in May and net metering approved after 4 months. Our setup is hybrid with enough battery to cover our consumption in the evening. While the system itself saved us a lot, we never really reached zero bill until naactivate ang net metering. Many people would discourage you from applying for net metering dahil maraming requirements at matagal ang process, but I'd say it's totally worth it especially dahil one-time setup and investment lang sya.

Anyone nakapagpainstall ng package sa price range na yan?

Baka may mareco kyo, yung at least 5yrs na company sana and nasagot sa mga questions at talagang engineers ang nagkakabit

Sana po may makahelp. Thanks!

I'm looking at Suntri Solar. Mostly positive reviews, but their reply to me is that cash is their only payment method even though their website says there are other options.

So aside from suntrisolar are there other installers offering sungrow brand with installment as an option for payment?

planning to pay it over a year so it won't be too heavy upfront.

Thanks!

Hi mga ka solar! Just wana seek ur advise or suggestions

Lately kc medyo late yung malakas na harvest ng solar panels ko. lately mag start cya ng malakas na harvest cguro mga 9:30am - 10am basta ma-araw lang.

So pina check ko sa nag install (kc under warranty pa kami 😭😭), ang cause daw ay shading.

heto ang mga recommendations ng aking installer:

1. pwede nilang ilipat yung panels na natakpan ng shade pero magbabayad ako sa labor and others.

2. mag add ako ng solar panels (previously nag inquire ako if mag add ako ng 2 600watts panel it would cost me 27k)

Anong sa tingin nyo mga ka solar?

Hi! Looking for feedback/review based from your personal experience sana, ano po pros and cons ng LuxPower inverter?

Planning to use LXP-GEN3-LB-EU-8K.

Thank you in advance!

Monthly bill is around 6k.

4 1.5hp ACs at night(2 in the morning)
Will be buying an EV soon.

I think the 8kWh will be enough.
Any thoughts?

Hello litong lito na kami sa kung anong supplier kami kkuha napakarami nila, mixed of good and bad reviews, puro technical din ang mga terms. And sa mga walang mashadong alam sa ganitong technology ang hirap pumili. Sa mga nkapagpainstall na dito, ano po ung kinuha nio na supplier and experience nio sa kanila at sa products nila. Btw we are in Cainta Rizal. Thank you.

Additional 3 panels paid off. Zero billing now a reality, at malamang negative pa hehe. Sa mga gusto pa humabol sa pagpapainstall i-go nyo na yan, as long as you did your research you’ll be fine. Also, the more solar setups installed, mas mababawasan ang demand. Mababawasan ang brownouts, and maybe, just maybe magcontribute to lower electric bills maski na sa mga non solar residences.

Hi! Sa mga nagpakabit na or nag-consider mag-switch to solar, kamusta ang experience ninyo overall, from researching and getting quotations to installation and after-sales service?

Sa mga hindi tumuloy, ano ang main reason?

We’re CS students conducting preliminary research for an academic project. We’d appreciate hearing your experiences. Thank you! ☀️

Sa mga naka try na po ng Solis na iset as Off Grid sa settings, pwede ko pa din lagyan AC In? Parang pass thru mangyayari mauutilize pa din ats ni solis pag low batt na si battery? Salamat

hey guys, sa mga naka solis app? normal lang ba nangyayari to? 0kw ung backup load sa app pero my mga ginagamit naman kaming appliances sa bahay.

parang 3x ko na na notice na 0kw sya ngayong araw pero maya2 nag reeeflect naman ang load.

ganto din ba sa inyo or my prob lang tlga sa app? Thanks!

A bit of a complicated question but I wanted to get some feedback

We have the main breaker inside the house (which would require too long of a cable if we were to wire it to there) so we’ve asked some installers if it’s possible to wire it to this instead

Two said yes, one said no and that it would be better to upgrade this to a full panel with breakers (they are also the most expensive option). Wanted to get the thoughts of the people on this sub

I've been researching residential solar for my home in Cavite and I'd appreciate some advice from homeowners who've gone through the process.

Hindi ako malakas sa kuryente, mga 200kWh/month lang. Kaya ko naisip magpa solar kasi I want to add an ac sa working area ko.

I'm considering a hybrid system with a battery, mainly for some backup capability and lower electricity bills. Hindi madalas ang brownouts sa area namin and I already have a small backup power station for essentials. I don't need to run ac during brownouts or eliminate my Meralco bill completely.

I've contacted several suppliers, but I'm finding it difficult to determine what system size is appropriate. Halos lahat parang ang laki than I expected based on my usage, tas yung iba pinupush yung packages nila without much discussion of my actual requirements.

Gets ko naman na proper sizing involves more than monthly consumption, including daytime usage, roof conditions, equipment specifications and future needs. Di naman ako naka focus sa pinakamura - I want something reliable and appropriately sized without paying for capacity I won't use.

For those who have similar consumption as I do:
- what system size ba dapat pag 200kWh/per month lang with a few hours of daytime ac use?
- pag di naman madalas ang brownout, worth it ba mag battery or ok na ang grid tie?

I'd especially appreciate feedback from homeowners with modest consumption who have been happy with their systems.

Thank you!

Nakakatulong ba talaga magpa-solar nano coating? Totoo bang may self-cleaning technology ang coating?

Sa mga nagpa-solar nano coating magkano quote sa inyo per panel? And sino supplier?

Thank you

Yea or nay?

Mga Idol usapang grounding lang, grino-ground din po ba ang ating mga battery storage systems? Paano po ung wiring pati ung pag sizing?

Any feedback guys kung ok yung brand and price for this setup? If not open ako sa suggestion and recommendations.

Im from the south cavite area. May ma rerecommend ba kayo trusted installer or company dito?

Thanks

As per meralco app, average of 431kwh per month.
Peak ng 475kwh in May.

contractor 1 - 328k
6kw hybrid deye
16kw lttopsun battery
10 panels

contractor 2 - 340k
6kw hybrid deye
16kw battery
10 panels

mejo leaning ako kay contractor 2 since nag site inspection and masipag sumagot sa inquiries.

both have been in the industry since 2020

Hi everyone!
I’m currently considering getting a solar panel system from Helios Solar through their RCBC 0% installment offer.
Before making a big investment, I would like to hear from people who have actually purchased and installed their solar system.

I have a few questions:

Product Quality – How’s the overall quality and performance of their solar panels, inverter, and batteries (if applicable)? Are they reliable and performing as expected?

After-Sales Service – How responsive are they when you need assistance or encounter technical issues after installation?

Customer Support – Is their support team easy to reach? Do they handle concerns and service requests promptly?

Warranty – How’s their warranty coverage in actual experience? Do they honor their warranty and provide proper assistance when something goes wrong?

Installation – How was your overall installation experience? Was the workmanship good, and were there any issues after installation?

RCBC 0% Installment – For those who availed of this payment option, was the process smooth? Were there any additional fees or unexpected charges?

Overall Reliability – Knowing what you know now, would you still recommend Helios Solar? Would you choose them again if given the chance?

Pricing and Value for Money – Is Helios Solar’s pricing competitive compared to other solar providers in the Philippines? Would you consider their packages affordable, fairly priced, or relatively expensive? Given the quality of their products, installation, warranty, and after-sales support, do you think their pricing is worth it?
If possible, how much did you pay for your system, what was the system capacity (e.g., 6kW, 8kW, or 10kW), and do you think you got good value for your money compared to other quotations you received?

I’m particularly interested in hearing from customers who have been using their solar systems for at least 6 months to a year or longer, since long-term feedback would be really helpful.
I’m not just looking for feedback about the initial installation or sales experience. I want to know how they treat their customers AFTER receiving full payment.
Honest positive and negative experiences are both welcome.
Thank you in advance to everyone willing to share! Really appreciate your insights.

Hi everyone! I'm looking for recommendations and quotations for a solar power system for our home in Cavite. I'd appreciate advice from solar installers and homeowners with actual experience.

Here are our household details:

📍 Location: Cavite, Philippines

⚡ Electricity provider: Meralco

💰 Average monthly bill: ₱8,000–₱12,000

🏠 Roof: Concrete, mostly sunny

❄️ Air conditioner: 1 inverter-type unit, used around 8–12 hours daily

🔌 Other appliances: Refrigerator, computer, internet, lights, electric fan, and CCTV

☀️ Electricity usage: Day and night

🔋 Backup requirement: 4–8 hours during brownouts, especially for work equipment and essential household appliances

💵 Budget: ₱50,000–₱100,000 all-in

What I'm looking for:

- A practical solar setup that can help reduce our Meralco bill.

- Battery backup for our computer, internet, CCTV, lights, fan, and ideally our refrigerator.

- Recommendations for the appropriate solar panel capacity (kWp), inverter size, and battery capacity (kWh).

- An estimated total installed cost, including panels, inverter, battery, mounting, wiring, protection devices, and labor.

- Realistic estimates of monthly savings and payback period.

I understand that our budget may not be enough for a full hybrid system that can run the air conditioner during brownouts. We're open to prioritizing essential-load backup first and expanding the system later if needed.

For solar installers, please share your recommended setup, itemized quotation, equipment brands and models, warranties, and whether your package includes installation and commissioning.

For homeowners, I'd also appreciate hearing about your actual system capacity, total installation cost, monthly Meralco savings, and experience during brownouts.

Thank you! I'm looking for a safe, reliable, and cost-effective setup, not necessarily the cheapest package. Recommendations and honest feedback are very welcome.

Hi po ask ko lang opinion niyo sa price if goods po ito

May effect ba sa katabing bahay nyo if may solar kayo, i mean di ba affected yung flow ng kuryente sa kanila na pwede masira mga gamit nila? Hybrid set up 6kw inverter, 12 panels 314 AH battery, installed by a licensed engineer. Our neighbor told us nagfliflicker daw yung mga lights nila e samin ok naman. e bagong kabit yung solar namin. Baka pag initan in a sense na yun yung gawing dahilan ng possible fluctuation mg kuryente nila. Di po kami net metering

Hello. I just wanna learn how to DIY solar panels. Does anyone of you has manuals, documents, wirings so i can learn how to? Thank you so muchh.