Is Solar Power Worth the Cost?

[@mandyroieatendido6217]

I have a solar power system set up for a 6.2kWp grid-tied system, and it's really worth it. My electric bill is between 2 to 3 thousand a month from a supposed 15-18k monthly bill. I'm on net metering too. One of the biggest mistakes that I made was when I only opted for grid-tied, and now I am planning to upgrade it to a Hybrid System with a battery. For those of you who are planning to install solar, please do so. It was Slater Young who helped me decide, not only on the installation of the solar power system but also on the construction of our dream home. Thanks, Slater!

[@flappybird5067]

how many solar pannels 6.2kwp?

[@rogerangela]

This is very informative. I hope our government can come up with a program about solar powering Pilipino homes just like Ca. USA. It will really help the nation, most especially Philippines is blessed with sunlight.

[@llothar68]

Good luck trusting the government

[@thatguyslater]

I placed the link to our installer in the description box (not affiliated with them but we are happy with their work)

[@ellegarcia9]

ang ganda ng solar system, this can be a big change for the Philippines if ever maging malawakang project ito ng bansa. maganda at malaking tulong para sa lahat, makakatipid talaga

[@ijepoymoko6279]

This isn’t hate speech but a fact check. The solar energy system has been known for ages. If governments genuinely prioritized citizens' welfare, they would have made renewable energy accessible long ago. But instead, they favor big players-the large energy and oil companies. As a result, only the wealthy can currently afford solar power. I don’t have anything against the rich; I’m also working hard to achieve financial success. One day, I hope to afford solar power, not just for myself but to help my community, especially during power outages caused by disasters.

[@iam.kellysantos]

Oh wow so its definitely a game changer! It may be costly and expensive at first but in the long run its really helpful and cost efficient

[@ramwave6228]

You really have to invest a lot for the set up. I hope it's really worth it. Our government should really consider looking at the benefits of solar power amd focus on using alternative sources of energy to lessen our electricity bills. Thank you Slater Young for sharing and more power!

[@rbeezy20]

The problem is the price upfront. Realisically speaking only the upper class and businesss would save a lot on electricity bill. Normal houshold wont ble able to afford this kind of setup.

[@poultryboy1984]

Do you have a rough idea what a system of this size cost to supply and install?

[@rbeezy20]

Video state about 2 million php @@poultryboy1984

[@razzlebautista79]

i think he already have enough power, in excess to be exact. i read in engineers,ph the best type & most economical setup

[@zodiacfml]

yes and no. there are installers for the rich but it can also be really cheap like those people with a small solar setup who doesn't own land and not connected to utility.

[@justingriffin2546]

You deserve it sir...poor Philippines applauds your good fortune.

[@burnmedina]

Hahahahaj..poor Philippines can't afford it

[@workhardforit]

We have a 6kw system JA + Huawei with 30kw Luna battery back up. (Initially grid-tied lang pero nag hybrid na inverter na kami para minsanang gastos sa labor and stuff, added batteries during a week long power outage a year ago since may konting disposable naman kami) Our monthly bill is -600 to -1300 pesos a month, with air conditioning 24/7. Hybrid setup, battery is only used during outages. At night we consume the power back from Meralco which was “deposited” during daytime. Net zero kami and all our appliances are inverter, energy star, LED lighting etc. We produce around 21kw of power a day and consume just 15-17kw. The most we spent is pay a carpenter 500 pesos to mop our solar panels twice a year. The battery isn’t used much so projection for lifespan is around 15 - 20 years which is fine with us vs buying a big generator and liters of fuel just to keep our life running smoothly during typhoons and such. If magpapakabit ka palang, please, might as well pay a bit more for a hybrid inverter kasi for sure gugustuhin nyong magpakabit ng batteries, it’s life changing plus minsanang aberya and gastos nalang.

[@DennisBacarisas]

Thanks for the information. Can I ask how much was your hybrid set up?

[@animeislifelifeisanime6652]

how much sa buong setup boss?

[@renellboquiren8346]

Idk bakit maraming mas ginugusto yung hybrid or mag pa upgrade ng hybrid, kasi sobrang efficient niya and reliable. Yes totoo din naman kasi na yan na yung pinaka "best" upgrade na pwede natin makuha sa solar powered system but initially hindi talaga siya budget friendly. If you're just looking for something to cut down your bill or atleast minimize the cost then I suggest yung grid tie na lang muna kasi bukod na mas mura siya, hindi ka na mamomorblema pa sa battery or maintenance and even sa replacement. Hindi ka na talo sa grid tie setup with net metering lalo na kung business owner ka at yung business mo malakas kumain ng kuryente. Totoong mas mabilis roi mo niyan lalo na kung may business ka like laundry, etc

[@zodiacfml]

13:45 yes and no. go strictly grid tied if for example may mga tao sa bahay during daytime at binubuksan ang mga aircon. go with hybrid or with a battery if you're going to use aircon in the night/during sleep

[@mangjose03]

Yes, most cases pag residential ang building normally full load sila during night time, kasi uwian ng studyante and trabahante sa bahay.

[@ivierdp1951]

We also use the hybrid setup with around 8kwh hybrid system and smart batteries. Halos mag zero bill nadin kami even though gumagamit na kami ng dalawang 2.5hp aircon daily at 3 small .5 hp aircon. During night blackout gamit na gamit din si battery 🙂

[@costache_mark]

Hm Po gastos niyo sir?

[@NatalieFabro]

Iba talaga ang benefits ng solar energy, no? Sana maging accessible ito para sa lahat para makatipid sa kuryente ang lahat

[@zodiacfml]

13:42 Huawei should correct you on this. The batteries in your Huawei product use LFP cells. In short, it has "at least" 10 years of useful or cycle life.

[@starscream3441]

It might be 6-7 years if you are expecting to use 100 % DoD. Normally for LFP Chemistries you're looking at 80 - 90 % DoD. Again the DoD figure depends on the Specifics. Also you have to take into consideration the climate. It's more humid in the Philippines than here for us in ZA. so that greatly reduces their lifetime.

[@fries2222]

Another informative and worth-the-time videos, I love how he easily explains a complicated topic and you never get bored until you finish the video. BTW I know you cover engineering related topics but if you can also tackle money growing techniques like time deposit vs regular savings vs Pag-ibig Savings :)

[@Chink9198]

SPS user here for 3 years. Meron lang akong Off-Grid/Double-Throw set-up. 1kW Solar Panels with 5kW-hr LifePo4 battery. Ako na ng design and set up sa lahat, with one helper I hired. So far, total cost I have is around 75KPhp. 60% of the cost comes from the battery. From having an electric bill of 3-4.5K per month, nasa 350-700Php nlang ngayon. Dahil may battery, may kuryente ako kahut brownout. Just pointing out that what he's doing is a very good investment. Especially, if ikaw mismo gagawa.

[@datupaiburong4496]

So ROI nyo is only around 2yrs?

[@Chink9198]

@@datupaiburong4496 Yes. installed mine on 2020. Bawi na ako ngayon. Only expense I made eh yung mga pamunas sa solar panel.

[@yogayoggie2209]

Im from singapore, im so envy with those who can install solar panels and make use of sun for free energy in the long run. I stay in public housing, the govt here install solar panels but charge us market rate. There is no way for us to enjoy for those living in public housing here!

[@chikadora4182]

Finally mas malinaw n explanation..Nakakaintindi nmn aq ng English pero mas malinaw parin kapag mother tongue 😂.

[@junesanjosejr.8010]

Thank you Sir Slater for this knowledgeable facts in solar power system👌

[@marvingulanes5577]

a good solar panel setup is really helpful specially if you are in a location where the local electricity cooperative has brownouts regularly.

[@jjjourney9132]

Especially Bohol almost every week.

[@marvingulanes5577]

I miss Bohol lami mubalik @@jjjourney9132

[@reichavez7201]

Mindoro! Also, no net metering services as of now. Ideal is w/ battery for brownouts here.

[@Tylenol888]

Me i will go for grid tied first. I am ok to have brown out. Its not always. Plus my house is just gonna be around 150sqm and will be a efficient house that i dont have to always turn on my AC. If i have a budget already after i got my roi for solar panel maybe i will just add battery enough to power lights and charge phones and internet and water pump. I think that is the most practical way to have solar. Efficient house plus lots of solar. Then just battery for emergencies enough to cover basic neccessity needs.

[@chrisstar6848]

This is lit Slater👏👏👏 galing, very good investment indeed.

[@ellegarcia9]

yes!! sana maging accessible sa lahat ito

[@nelcaps1649]

If you're in a relatively stable PU area, the most sensible would be a hybrid grid tie system with a minimal amount of battery - say for powering efficient DC fans, your internet gear or Starlink. during hours long outages. Once I build my retirement home, this will actually be my plan - maximized Solar Panel coverage and around 2-5KW of Battery Storage that will only be used "sparingly". I will still have a Diesel Genset though for those really long post-typhoon power failures (or I go somewhere else while waiting for power to be restored).

[@annetactacan5927]

This video is very informative and easy to understand. It is highly appreciated! ^_^ However, it just covered almost the positive side how about the negative side? Like pros and cons of having solar power system? Hopefully there will be another series of videos about pros & cons, maintenance and so on. Looking forward to those kinds of videos. Thank you so much! ^_^

[@TitoJaksVlogs]

Love your video, Sir! You're one of these early adopters that inspired me to do that same. Thank you very much!

[@imeeong-hallare3261]

galing ng explanation!!! Love it. So easy to understamd.

[@marlonmorales8672]

Salamat sir, sobrang solid na explanation, need lang siguro iexplain further na yung net metering medyo matrabahong proseso(depende sa lgu) baka kasi isipin ng iba na matic na bibilhin ng DU ung mga sobrang solar harvest.

[@emilliteral5707]

Cost wise I think more or less almost the same. It is more on choosing between Sustainability (renewable energy / less emission / freedom) over Grid Connection (provider reliability / maintenance / services). A win some - lose some situation.

[@reichavez7201]

Like advancing your cost upfront then get for free later. Net is neutral. And yes, carbon-free lang!

[@INCOGNITO-kd5ub]

ROI depends on how much energy u use, the sun, efficiency of your panels, inflation and how much the energy company is willing to pay for your energy. Dito sa Australia it takes 10yrs+ to get ROI. Unlike sa pinas na laging may araw and 2 seasons lang. So sulit talaga magpa solar sa pinas.

[@reynaldobalgos6193]

Thanks Slater. A big help for us

[@pepsy.]

Hi Slater. We are also trying to lower our bills and have begun using solar powered lights in our home. Para sa masang tulad ko na walang 2 million, or even 100k sa bangko, can you give us a review of items that we can use to build our solar powered system at home? Net metering is good pero kahit hindi na muna yun magawa for now. Just a simple set up na pwedeng magamit in case of emergency black outs. If you can do that, we will greatly appreciate it as well. Pinaka popular bilihan ng electronics ay sa Raon, so.. can you make a content and review of items na accessible sa Raon? Huawei is trusty for sure, we just cant afford it yet in this economy. Sana mapansin mo. Really appreciate your vids on improving our homes din. Looking forward to it. Thanks!

[@erictarzan]

Well done. Good stuff covered and so forefront to the green technology! I am a residential battery expert myself. Well explained.

[@miuf56]

Solar Power was our life-saver during Odette for 10 days. Highly recommended.

[@snowbert7800]

Grabe pangmalakasan na set up

[@yogayoggie2209]

Good choice using Huawei products, pretty reliable.

[@EleryTan]

Thanks for sharing this informative video! It's great to learn more about solar energy. However, I couldn't help but notice at 1:55 there's exposed wiring between the solar arrays. In the US, it's standard practice to enclose PV wires in EMT conduit to comply with building codes and ensure safety. Considering the investment made, it's surprising the contractor overlooked this crucial detail.

[@nate86diy43]

Good content, and I really appreciate how you explained between a hybrid and a non-hybrid… You really point out the pros n cons, very informative and educational. Kudos to this video! This video will certainly help Cebuanos make the right decision.

[@ImwithGod07]

Thank you Slater helping save mother earth

[@thompson3508]

How he save the earth?More technology more Criminals borned like cyber hacking ètcetera...

[@randomrandom5740]

LOL

[@edselfajardo881]

What a very premium setup sir! Wa nay igang inig brownout. Well-explained! The setup may look overkill for others but from the size of their house, it is very much approriate, especially in the heat of Cebu. And the battery looks like a Telsa charging station 👌

[@razzlebautista79]

yes, but it is huawei and in reddit allegedly it says in comes with spyware. cellphones, camera, government camera used in roads made in china allegedly have spyware on sleep mode and can be activated when needed. like during a war or hunting a certain individual allegedly. how true? but it is banned in usa and parts of europe.

[@iamamidian]

Positive thoughts kuya! Lols 😂 even sa business hindi mo agad makukuha ROI po same with the split system they have. Not just that environment friendly yung system they have! 1yr palang Pero laki na Din na titipid nila!

[@theantemon6720]

Roi in five years is effing good! And upfront cost is even lower than I expected. Nakaka aaze din na comparatively ang liit ng space na gamit ng batteries. Only question that I have is pano kung nag shot down ang grid due to maintenance, does that mean contnious PA rin ang supply. Ng panels sa grid?

[@crisjohnpaulsumalinog5810]

Hybrid system sir yes po

[@poultryboy1984]

Did he mention how much the upfront cost was for a system this size? I must have missed it.

[@mangjose03]

@@poultryboy1984 yes, the total installation cost is 2.4Million Pesos (Hybrid and Grid tie)

[@anthonycanon]

Very informative, thanks sa detailed explanation sir.

[@chickenph]

Dapat talaga Yung mga may kayang mag solar system mag pa install. Ang dahilan ay bababa ang presyo Ng kuryente dahil nababawasan ang supply, and sa case nyo po nakakadagdag pa kayo Ng supply sa grid. Ang mabebenefit Neto Yung maliliit na consumer Ng kuryente dahil nga bababa ang presyo Ng kuryente. Kaya please lang Yung mga mayayaman pakabit na kayo wag Ng pagisipan pa madami Naman kayo g disposal income, makakatulong pa kayo na mapababa presyo Ng kuryente sa atint bansa

[@godfraydionzon9539]

this very informative, Engr. Young. Thank you!

[@poysportal]

Well explained and very informative. 👍

[@TDK-Ouros]

When my aunt bought her solar system. prices were crazy... Now its less than half :D It´s good but she was fuming. The price dropped hard at 2016/17. She bought it early and the professionals took much more money to instal it. :D Nice video

[@akihisa7635]

Relate, no second thoughts on turning ac as long as malakas yun energy and every time na may scheduled brownout it feels good talaga to still have power hahaha

[@ALTQQ]

Dang! quality content as always! sana all!

[@gtrepairapple1822]

solar user here 6kw on grid + 6kw off grid para sa ilaw.efan,1Ac,small load.. 10month na din ako - sa bill ko..pero diko pa masabe na free energy na ako..dahil di ko po nakuha ung ROi ko. sa mga nagbabalak mag setup ng solar.e match lang sa consumu ng bahay... take note..kapag lagi - ang bill mo sa meralco or other electric company..after 1yr mawawala yung sobra harvest mo.naka lagay yan sa kontrata ng net metering...

[@alfredrrla5466]

Base on his numbers about 6k to 10k monthly electric bill his ROI for 2.4m is about about 20years not including battery replacement.

[@reichavez7201]

Yes, ideal should be almost zero but not zero (or negative), to maximized ROI.

[@TheKentanthony]

This would be convenient every summer when things gets expensive.

[@xxxxyz5526]

Dami kong learnings, thank you po🙂

[@junebhernardcordero5711]

Super informative, thank you Sir Slater! :)

[@ellenkailapatulot9007]

kudosss!! hoping next is algae generated power!! yayy been studying this and it's satisfying to know a lot more about algae! and also this will also be a part of my architecture thesis!! 🥰✊

[@pamilyaBaran]

I was waiting for this

[@yeanswers]

Great video, thanks for sharing the Slater! 💡

[@EastcoastNJUSA]

Im gonna contact you sa Ph kapag nagpakabit ako ng solar panel. Im one of your new subscriber. From New Jersey, USA

[@AlphaHomeDC]

watching this while powered by our offgrid solar setup. Sobrang mahal coz we have a contractor kc di kami marunong mag DIY (and we're still halfway to completing our installment plan), but it's soo worth it!

[@ravenfaith5411]

Please tell us about the maintenance. Would really help us who wanted to have our own solar panel at home. Thank you in advance! ❤

[@judebalatero3902]

Boss, can you show us the complete circuit diagram of your solar setup sa Skypod ninyo? Good to learn kasi meron kayong accessories like the optimizer and such, I'm sure meron pa sa ibang points ng solar wiring setup mo. Just to gain insights lang po, for the reason of this request. DIYer kasi ako. Thanks

[@zachary261]

As you lower your carbon footprint, are you planning on buying an electric vehicle? Or would that be impractical because the roads in Cebu are so bad and gets flooded easily from a downpour?

[@JetEngine85]

Totally worth it if we can afford it

[@rutsrakregey]

Very complete, detailed and informative. Thanks Engr Slatee

[@SoftColdHearted]

I’ve been wanting to install a solar system at home but wasn’t sure kung asa mas better sa hybrid ug grid tied. Mostly man gud mga systems sa gawas ang akong makita.. maayo nalang gani you did this video! Have more idea which one i could start with considering the cost of each system.. thank you!

[@eilselecra2315]

As always very informative content..

[@Kickass_TV]

thanks Young Slayer for informative video

[@micomor]

Solar Panels have become dirt cheap. Sana you did an itemized breakdown so we can compare it to today’s prices. As I understand, panel prices might have gone down by 50% or more. Not sure about batteries but am sure it’s also gone down significantly since lithium prices collapsed by 80% from its peak. Just to give you an idea, a Jinko 550W panel is only 4,900 or cheaper. The thickest hardiflex board which is roughly the same size is 1,600 I think. A glass door with the same size as a solar panel would be more expensive. So are panels cheap? Yes! Thinking that payback could be achieved in 2-3 years given our expensive power rates.

[@erykcangg]

Ano po assurance na di siya liliparin sa bagyo like the one na tumama sa bahay niyo dati?

[@IzalOliveros]

Very informative sir!! thank you.

[@doodstolentino7604]

Battery service life is dependent on the number of charges and discharges...

[@_klent]

Sa DOD din at full charge voltage. Dapat di sinasagad ang battery para tumagal.

[@milesanna]

Thanks slater! God bless

[@elainecasil4577]

Nabanggit mo yong lifespan ng battery how about naman yung lifespan ng solar panel itsel? Mga ilang years kaya ang length of service? And cost of maintenance of having the set up, both parts and labor.

[@donnelgulle9011]

Solar panels 20-25 years, very low maintenance lang yung solar panels di kana gagastos ng malaki.

[@tonybritt3144]

Great video sir

[@cylenebinondo8107]

Panghatag ug solar Sir Slater Young.. Wala mi kuryente sa Balay. For electric fan power lang.

[@maedianeumayam31]

I want, Manifesting 😊

[@edgarconsul1531]

Yayaman nyo ah. Sana all😂

[@felixanthonytabasa4870]

I got same issues with the flicker thing when it switches to battery. kasi nakakasira daw yun ng mga appliances. I wonder what ATS to use to solve this problem.

[@xarunoba]

Have you tried using voltage stabilizers/regulators?

[@rbess72]

Solar Panels it pay for itself in d long run usage . Thanks Slater

[@fightnight14]

How long until that negative bill catches up with the tots cost of those solar panels and maintenance?

[@lynnnunal6478]

Slater thank you fir thus video its very informative🥰🥰🥰

[@attyarlene2508]

Will the solar power help in diminishing the heat in the roof made of galvanized iron? Thank you.

[@lucferine2652]

good job, man.

[@christianduqueza4041]

Hi Slater, I was wondering if there might be a more affordable solar setup for families on a tighter budget like ours? We've been facing a lot of brownouts lately, and it's been quite inconvenient. We’re thinking of installing a solar system and maybe a generator as well. Any budget-friendly recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[@namelessone5968]

life goal talaga yung solar, yung initial setup lang talaga yung biggest hurdle ng solar

[@NatalieFabro]

Yeah, maganda talaga yung solar energy as an alternative energy source. Medyo may kamahalan lang pero dapat talaga ma-maximize ito sa pinas eh

[@rudolfvalacegerna9184]

sir Slater whats the difference between micro-inverter and optimnizer?

[@christianbass10]

I appreciate slater's explanation talaga very professional. Sana ganun lang kadali magsabi.. "tara mag set up tayo" Sa totoo lang ang mayayaman lang ang kaya mag tipid, mayayaman lang ang kaya talagang magpayaman gamit ang pera din nila..😂.. yung mga kumakayod araw araw pero di talaga maka hit are the ones "nakikinood nalang"😂 nakiki "sana all" nalang.

[@miuf56]

Ma carry over ang negative amount next year? Coz here sa Dumaguete dili. 😔

[@fmgamerc5413]

i noticed na wala na yung foam type sa roof niyo Engineer. The one you guys sprayed to secure your roof from leaks and heavy rain sounds. Is that the issue you were referring to from the video?

[@mantawilhanoufa.3153]

Engr. Slater unsa bay bisaya sa truss? Hehehe wa man gud kabalo among instructor then wasad mi kabalo sa binisaya ato, basin diay kabalo ka. Unta matubag thank you po hehe

[@ronaldlapaz6154]

meron ba yung pang bahay lang? doon ilalagay 2 aircons ng bahay, and how much will it cost

[@basiliobastardo255]

Sir Slater, i hope you can account all cost and you can have a video after 3,5,7 years to compute the real actual ROI.

[@zodiacfml]

mabuti tumaas yung presyo ng kuryente kaya gumanda ROI nila. back then, nung unang install ito, around 8-10 years ang estimate ko sa ROI nila. but still poor, sobrang bilis ng ROI kapag na-install ng ibang installers saka kung hindi huawei yung equipment.

[@ciriloabatay7678]

Sir Engr Slater ,ilang kilowats po ung bahay niyo sa schedule of load computation ska ilang kw solar panel lahat nagamit?

[@senpai3038]

2.4M is kinda expensive with that setup but still, overall it's worth it!

[@myself5554]

good explanation

[@MarcoTaguibulos]

Hi, I am planning to install Solar soon. However, I heard of stories that there are instances when there are powerful typhoons solar panels can be ripped off from their installation panels. Will this be a concern or will this depend upon how good the installers are? Can you also recommend a credible, affordable brand and installer, please? Thanks, Slater

[@hanseddiaries]

@slater Sino contractor nio sir na huwawei ung battery included?

[@2003alvin]

pwede kayo mag setup ng ice plant etc. extra business dami excess nyo power

[@thefireballxyz]

Okay lang yung grid-tied kasi mas mura ang kuryente sa gabi kesa sa araw.

[@Manen026]

this is "the dream".

[@miloargonaut08]

Sana ol, may planeta sa bahay.. did you make a 9 planet system or 1 planet lang?

[@Haitchky]

What panels you using now?