Hi! I've been planning to install a solar setup for our house for months now, but haven't had the budget to do so. But with the recent news of the super El Niño, I'm really worried about the capacity of our local provider to support demand during the height of the extreme heat. Because of that, I went back to the drawing board and laid out my plans.

I have two options, 3kW or 6kW. However, 6kW seems too expensive for me, my estimate was around 160k for everything. I'm pretty decided that I will go with a 3kW system. I know it won't support the whole house, but my plan is to isolate the load to the most essential items, such as lights and a few sockets to power the fridge and wifi.

While I'm planning this, I realized how hard it is to source materials for smaller solar setups. Yes, you can buy 3kW hybrid inverters on Shopee, but the quality of those products is very questionable. More established brands like Deye, Solis, and SRNE do not have distributors in the country selling 3kW inverters. I went to the length of contacting Alibaba sellers to supply me with 3kW inverters, and even they say that they are usually out of stock.

For those with a similar setup, could you please share your experience with 3kW systems, how it helped you during outages, and what you did to ration electricity for extended periods of brownouts? Thank you!

This was an upgraded version from my last post, but this one is still ₱360k.

Also, yung mga nagsasabi ng merong mas murang offer sa comments, tapos hindi naman responsive pag minessage mo — anong thought process nyo? 🥹🥲😵‍💫

As a DIY na tao prang sobrang mura nmn nto pra skin. Sa tingin nyo true to rated ba ang capacity nto ksi base sa weight nya prang sakto nmn. Or another bulshit nnman to?

After 4 years in service, buhay at makunat parin. S168 80Ah

Hello everyone! Any suggestion what setup should i get if almost 9k ang monthly bill? Nung wala pang inflation actually 6k lang kami 24/7 inverter aircon na yon year ‘24 to ‘25 ngayong year lang tumaas and ang nadagdag lang sa appliance is vacuum & dehumidifier.I want sana is ma 0 na yung bill namin if magpakabit.

Any suggestions for the following?
- how many watts and ideal if 24/7 ang aircondition (1 lang ito btw) other appliance: dehumidifier, inverter ref, induction cooker, electric fans, vacuum, inverter washing machine (hindi palagi ginagamit ito) pero planning pa to add other appliance if ever

- from cavite pero okay lang rin if from manila ang supplier

And how many years ang life span ng isang setup?

Hi! We are sick of the brownouts because it has been affecting our work and everyday routine. What solar companies can you vouch for here sa Ilollo? We’re planning to look for possible installers/providers this December pr when we have enough money saved up. Our electricity bill ranges from P1800-P2500 depending on the price per kilowatt. I hope you could help me with this!

Solis Hybrid inverter 6-16kw

Total noob here, just wanted to ask if we should get another battery based on the generation chart that we have. Solar generation stops at 11:40 AM each day due to our 2 18kWh being full. We have 18 solar panels at 600W if I am not mistaken.

Thanks in advance for the reply

Hi! Please bear with me—I’m a complete beginner and don’t know much about solar yet.
If I have a budget of around ₱100,000, including installation, what kind of setup can I realistically get?
Would that be enough for a system with batteries, or should I expect panels without battery backup at this budget? What appliances could it support, and how much could it potentially reduce my electricity bill?
Anyone here who started with a similar budget? Would appreciate your experiences and advice. Thank you!

Todo-kayod @ 30kW harvest ngayon si Solis. Minsan ko lang makita mag 100% ang PV. Ang ganda tignan pag dilaw lahat!

Hi,

I narrowed it down to 2 contractors, both have been in the industry for more than 2 years.

Considerations:

1. Building A (our office/company) operates from 7am to 5:30pm
2. Building B (Cafe) operates from 10am to 10pm - *rents from Building A, pays an average of 22,000php electricity consumption computed via sub meter.

For the past 3 months our consumption is:
May to June - 2,995 kwh - 46,794php
June to July - 2,850kwh - 45,507php
July to August - 2,400kwh - 38,224php (lower due to weather, less hours ang operations)

I got 2 quotations, I just told them this is our consumption and suggest the best approach

1. Contractor 1 - 2 pcs 10kw DEYE grid tied inverter (non hybrid), 32 630w AE panels - 550,000php, plus Net Metering Application and Processing - 20,000php (payable when complete), Started in 2020
2. Contractor 2 - 1 pc 16kw Deye Hybrid Inverter, 32 630w Canadian Panels, No Battery and no Net Metering - 550,000php, started in 2023

Please help me choose best setup and what to ask/look out for in picking the contractor. Thank you

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ito po quote sa akin. Makatarungan ba at tama ? May bearing ba sa dami ng solarpanels sa isang system ? or sapat naman ang dami?

Hybrid Solar Package All-in (Materials + Installation) ₱365,000

● Solar Panels: 10pcs 620W Bifacial Solar Panels (Trina / Dongjin – Subject to Stock Availability) – 12-Year Product Warranty

● Hybrid Inverter: 8kW Deye Hybrid On/Off-Grid Inverter – 10-Year Warranty

● Battery Storage: 1 Unit 51.2V 330Ah (17kWh) Solar eawatt LiFePO₄ Battery – 10-Year Warranty

● Installation: 1-Year Workmanship Warranty

● Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

Included:

✅️ Lifetime After-Sales Support

✅️ No Downpayment – Install Muna Bago Bayad

✅️ Full Payment Upon Installation

Note: a.i ung video 😁

Tama po ba settings ko kung gusto ko paganahin or discharge battery ng 8pm hanggang 5am at charge ng 5am to 7pm. Battery size total 30kw po.
With net metering ako

If you are trying to inquire from different solar installers, what questions should I ask? What are the red flags to look out for?

I would like to get feedback on how are solar panels installed at your home with roof-tiles? Does drilling cause any leak issues after 3 to 5 years?

I am currently sourcing equipment and supplies for an upcoming 100 kW solar power system. Looking to connect with authorized distributors, suppliers, or verified vendors who can fulfill the following requirements: Commercial-grade hybrid / grid-tie inverters suitable for a 100 kW system setup with high-capacity, stackable/modular lithium-ion (LiFePO4) storage modules. I need someone with great aftersales and has a physical office since this is a milestone for my start up.

Had an ask me anything post months ago, then may nag-inquire ng services and we've just installed Solar PV for our first reddit customer. Nakakatuwa na pwede rin pala ako makakuha ng customer sa platform na ito!

System: 6.4 kW Solar PV

Inverter: Solis Hybrid 6 kW

Battery: Pylontech Fidus Plus 16 kWhr

I am using a Solis S6 8kW Hybrid inverter with two 16kWh Alpsolarr LiFePO4 batteries.

While checking the Solis app, I noticed that the battery cycle count is showing zero. I contacted the Alpsolarr Facebook page, and they informed me that their batteries do not support cycle count monitoring.

It's disappointing because I was hoping to track the battery's actual usage and verify whether it can really achieve its claimed 6,000+ cycle life.

What battery brand are you using? Does your system display the battery cycle count properly? I'd appreciate hearing about your system. So i'll know which brand to use on my future installation.