Watch This Before Installing Solar!

Solar is getting more and more attention and in today's video we answer all the basic questions you may have about going Solar - we talk about the costs, the return on investment, and many more! Don't forget to subscribe!
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[@thatguyslater]

Hey Guys. I see a few comments about NET METERING. I purposely did not include this in the video to make it as approachable as possible. But looking back, I think I should have talked about it a little. Net metering is when you have excess power from your solar panels that is not consumed by your home. If you apply for net metering, this excess is "bought" by the electricity provider and this can be deducted to your total bill. In the Philippines, the electricity provider buys it back at around 50%-60% of the usual rate. Because it's only 50% of the rate, I like to think of this as a nice bonus and not an intentional strategy to save. (I do not intend on spending for more panels that I do not need just so that I can net meter). Hope this helps :)

[@jessiereyes774]

Maoneng solar installer/electrician here👋 Haha kaka proud lang marinig ung name ng pinagttrabahuhan mo 😁😁

[@gbbarja88824]

In real world Meralco here in MM buys electricity via net metering at 30% of what Meralco originally charge. Meralco charges Php 10-12 per kwh on your monthly bill. With net metering they buy Php 3.00/kwh of electricity you sell or produce thru you solar system. Please note that you can only sell electricity to MERALCO/local electric cooperatives if you generate extra electricity from your solar system.

[@adrianmartinez4620]

Net Metering here in Albay province is not applicable. wala pa silang program nyan dito. kaya kung mali ang settings mo sa Inverter and lumalabas pala excess na harvest mo sa solar ikaw pa ang ichacharge ng COOP dito. hehehe.. :D

[@EngrAldrin]

"I do not intend on spending for more panels that I do not need just so that I can net meter" This is what we are trying to say to our consumers. The sole purpose of net metering is for your own consumption and being paid back is just a bonus. A LOT of installers are selling bull crap to their customers just so they can install higher capacity which is very expensive.

[@wd8005]

Yes you need way more solar panels for Net Metering but Solar Panels last longer than batteries thus making it a viable solution in my opinion. In Cebu or other places that usually gets hit directly by Typhoon, Batteries are good for emergency situations.

[@namelessone5968]

nowadays going solar would not be a matter of "is it worth it?" but more like "can you afford it?"...with the constant power outage, expensive electricity bills, and the philippine weather. Solar should be one of the things that needs to be encouraged, not just for large scale power generation but for home/ business use. One does not need to go full solar on your home to see the benefits. One can just start with the cheaper and simple alternatives like opting for a solar floodlights or solar appliances. We were lucky to have started changing our outdoor lights to solar floodlights before Odette happened, so when the typhoon hit, lighting was the least of our concern post-calamity. Solar is clean as well, so the risks are lower compared to other sources like gas-powered generators. Really wish the future government would have programs that would encourage people to go solar. Since one of the biggest challenges/ deterrent in converting to it is its initial cost, not just the hardware but also the fees that comes with it such as for Net Metering. Solar is cheaper now compared to what it was years ago, but it is still relatively expensive especially for an off- grid home setup that could reach close to a million pesos (depending on the size of the home and its energy requirements. The YT channel "Eight Miles from Home" in Siargao just got their home on a hybrid setup a few months ago which is currently running off-grid for now. They have a video on what it was like living in a solar powered home, post Odette. By the way, I got so excited Slater made a video out of this because it helps in promoting solar as an energy source. So excited in fact that I ended up writing this comment before I even started watching the video XD

[@namelessone5968]

@TWILIGHT ZONERS how so? they're vloggers, not entrepreneurs

[@kimbeetanrealme]

Informative. And ang saya na ang 2 milyon ni Mr. And Mrs. Young napunta sa solar panel. Ang daming mayayaman sa Pilipinas pero di nila pag aaksayan ng pera ang ganitong klaseng proyekto. Imagine kung lahat ng mayayaman mag sosolar panel. Yung patubig sa sitio namin solar din nakakatulong din especially dito sa Mindanao madalas brownout, kahit iilang panels lang nakakapgsupply nmn. Hybrid pala yun. Galing po. Thanks sa info😊

[@ianendangan7462]

Using solar since 2015 never regretted it.

[@eugene_cadena]

how long it would last?

[@johncarlocabarles5823]

Yes finally, more high quality content like this please.

[@galesepe3713]

Thank you very much for this topic. Have long been waitg for a clear understanding of how a Solar panel help reduce our energy consumption on our electric bill. Thank for taking the time to explain in a very simple terms for us to understand. God bless your Family.

[@thatguyinformer27]

Hi Slater! Regarding about maintenance I like to advice you to ask for thermal imaging maintenance (can be yearly.) Some Solar PV's actually gets burned after getting exposed to high temperatures, you might feel/see the effects on your inverter having lower energy output. I think its also a great way to tickle a manufacturer about warranties and guarantees, essentially enjoying your capital fully. I also suggest to take a look on solar water heaters, its a great way to increase Solar Energy Conversion. As always, great vid man liked it very much.

[@al7392]

Got a 5-kW Solar setup for our house 3 years ago. From 5,000 peso bill to 1,500 to 3,000 pesos per month thank you SolarCell PH! Sulit na sulit!

[@joseph1061990]

Basically the choice for your solar setup is how stable the electricity in the area. If you live in big metropolitan areas which dont really experinece blackouts, net metering is ideal. But if you live outside the metropolitan areas or small provincial town which occasional blackouts happens, battery or hybrid type is better. In the long run, batteries are more expensive as they need replacement so for the skypod which is i believe has a relatively stable supply, Net metering makes more sense than a hybrid type. Besides, they have a generator when disaster strikes. Also, these batteries are fire hazard so it should be placed outside the house. Just to add, Get a branded or locally made panels as they are more reliable.

[@marloa1115]

very well explained, grid tie can be exported also through net metering application and help reduced more carbon generated by electric distributor during day time and on 1st world countries meron silang SREC or "Green Tag"

[@markesteban2736]

Cant wait to see the outcome of thier full house solar power!!!

[@vennlouisarmenteros987]

finally, the video i've been waiting for. thanks for this, idol!

[@butzz137]

Solar Power technology that is comparable with 1st world countries are already available here in the Philippines. The only problem we have is the "law" that regulates and protects us from the big power companies and/or cooperatives. Especially the hybrid and the grid-tied type. It took us almost 6 months for our system to get all the necessary documents approved and for the power company to approve the "net metering".

[@mrclayteevee]

Negosyo yan eh baka Kasi malugi ang electric company natin dito Lalo na monopolize din

[@MakaiIELTS]

All solar panels in the world come from China. My student who is a chinese own a solar panel factory and he said that European countries order from them. It's the same thing with car parts like Volkswagen. They just put their names on the product as if it came from Germany or other countries, but its country of origin is China.

[@Zerimara23]

@@MakaiIELTS excuse me po. May gawang Pinas tayong solar panel. But mainly for export . The CEO, Leviste, distributed some of their products.

[@zycadez3609]

@@MakaiIELTS the AUDACITY to say that ALL solar panels in the world came from china. Watch your dogs mouth before blabbering sh*t. We filipinos can make our own solar panels. What type of dogs eye you have to claim

[@james21ap1]

I have house in Pampanga with hybrid 10Kw solar + 8kw lithium battery system. I have not paid an electrical bill for over 3 years even with AC running. Any excess goes back to grid for credit. I thought about going off grid but that would wear my battery quicker. There are lots of power outages in my area and rather use battery as backup.

[@sheilabadidles2193]

hello if you don't mind, how much did it cost you to install your hybrid 10Kw solar + 8kw lithium battery system?

[@a-anncatle5770]

Hi. May I know how much did you spent for the 10kw solar and 8kw lithium battery? Coz I'm planning to install solar. Thank you. 🙂

[@franciscadiao4151]

Hello boss i am from pampanga as well, may i know your solar contractor? Thank you

[@rpc081280]

This is a very educational video specially to those who wanted to know some basics in using the solar panel system :)

[@cmvyv]

Love this sir! Always fun and good stuff in your channel

[@puffballs2404]

yes! our solar panel was Odette proof. yung windmill namin ang nayupi, buti naayos pa and it works now. we're also planning to add more solar panels, we will not put it above the roof but a a fenced area in our lot to help power the resort

[@sylvesteraguilar1876]

I've been watching your videos for a year now and I was curious from the start of what is your take on renewable energy since it is not that advertise here in Philippines and since you are one of those people na go sa the betterment of our homes as filipino, I am proud to subscribe on you and will follow you more.

[@kennethbacdayan4484]

May napanuod ako sa facebook, taga US sya, tesla solar gamit, it would take 30yrs for his ROI, pero pinoint out nya yung naging tulong nya sa pagbawas ng carbon foot print, tons yung nabawas nya sa carbon footprint in a year sa setup nya sa bahay nila.

[@taongkaliwete]

THANK YOU for making that comment about the bank interest. A lot of people are demanding so much from these saying, 5 or 7 year return when they have a lot of cash sitting in the bank naman.

[@ridge13]

Thanks for the info Slater. Now I know I have to have a small house...lesser lights, less appliances para less consumption para smaller budget for a fully off-grid house. And good ventilation and lighting planning so you won't need an aircon that much.

[@shieladaitol]

To my future husband: Even if you are not an engineer (siguroooo) but I hope you watch all of Slater’s vlogs to make our house like this. The Skypod is becoming my dreamhouse and my standard of a house.

[@TheGwarGaru]

Thank you for educating us!

[@cherishbautista8713]

Can't wait to watch this 😍❤️

[@xyza5247]

first time to watch one of your vid. so informative. explained clearly pa. tsaka simplified

[@buddyumaga1619]

Great video sir slater. I was actually going to mention about the net metering pero my pinned post k n hehe. Sa mga may gusto mag pa solar jan, kung wala k s lugar na madalas ang black out, ok dn ang grid tie set up tapos mag pa net metering ka, may mga nag zezero billing gamit ang net metering. Imbes ipambili mo ng Off grid/hybrid inverter at battery, ipambili mo n lang ng extra panels at mas malaking grid tie inverter hehe. Mas malayong mura kasi ang grid tie setup compared sa may battery around double the price ang battery setup compared s grid tie. at isa pa, wala kang iisip isipin n paano pag nasira ung battery hehe. Dati kasi akong user ng mga electric bikes kaya my trauma ako s battery 😂 D ko alam kung dahil sa weather b natin kaya madaling lumubo. At pag lumubo ang isa, most likely need mo palitan lahat hehe.

[@loracrow]

100% correct on targeting about 30% of your monthly bill with gridtie and using the power provider for the little excess and power at night and none sunny days. We have installed panels for about 1/3 of our overall needs. 7.2 kw which over the year made between 800-900kw a month. This was about a 1/3 of total needs. The pay back at current rate here 10.6/kw would be under 3 years.. and that's with the panels not is the most optimal position. Because of the current high price of elec ROI will be very fast. This is Based in Davao.

[@alexwolf8019]

Do we have to have a special permit for solar power?

[@zenconsejo1802]

Dako kaayo ning tabang. Daghan kaayo ko ug natubag sa among product knowdledge about solar panel tungod ani.

[@jomarclarion9124]

This is very Good Content Engr Slater!! 💗 🌞 ⚡

[@nelomanzo6183]

Thank you for sharing. Have a good one.

[@nesleemp]

very informative. Tesla's solar panels are good and very durable. I hope we can have access to that in the near future

[@alberto.pelayo.11]

Thank you Engr Slater!! This is very helpful. Since 2015, I know solar panels will be a hit and will be very helpful not only to consumers but also to the environment. More power Engr!! Keep en"light"ening us 😁

[@boyetsarino6158]

I totally agree, not only that you save money. If many of us have at minimum whi can afford put up a solar system, then some more of the power generation can go to the Industry reducing our total coal importation, So setting up Solar helps the country.

[@rogelizaaquino7084]

Hi anong company yung solar panel installer ng sky pod?

[@adrianmartinez4620]

may I suggest Slater. I think you should add a RAILINGS in the Middle of your SOLAR Panels for safety and mas matibay kasi kapag meron pang extra Railings sa MIDDLE. ganyan ginawa ko dito sa House namin kasi Typhoon Capital din kami.. hehehe. bale mangyayari tatlo na ang railings mo. sa Top, middle and sa bottom. Mas okay din kung mas marami ang L-Foot. Make sure din nakagrounding yung Railings.

[@GEORGINA1013]

Excited ako sa vlog mo pag 0.00 bill na. That would be super duper nice

[@nidohipolito7206]

we are in a tropical country and you know what i mean. 2nd, did you take into consideration the battery life and how it is to be disposed? what about the maintenance costs to clean the panels, did you take it into consideration? equipment costs? in 19985, we tried solar panels in middle east but wasn't successful due to sand storms, equipment problems, battery disposals, and labor intensive.

[@lowcosttech8026]

more updates lodi especially sa LIFEP04 .. more power sa channel galing kay haring araw hehehe

[@jgy13]

Yes its worth. Im using offgrid setup. We pay minimum on electric bill.

[@theweekendphoto]

Finally! tnx man!

[@rey0107]

Thanks lagi sa information.👍

[@honusblanco1259]

Great information. Thanks!

[@gereint100]

tama idea mo sir! kesa ilagay ko pera ko sa banko i invest ko na lan sa solar! 💪🏿

[@mai_chan2023]

may solar setup dn kme pero 2ah lng capacity ng battery. dun kme ngchcharge ng phones during noontime & pg gabi, dun namin sinasaksak ung porch light. khit simple lng sya anlaking tulong sa bill namen. planning to expand our setup pa to save more & to have more battery backup in case of brownouts. 😊

[@jessiereyes774]

Wow from maoneng😁😁 Sa maoneng po ako nag wowork as solar installer and as electrician po. Nice choice 😁😁

[@itsjustmerayray4132]

I installed a 10 kw solar with a 13 kw Tesla Battery Power pack and it's the best investment i've made for my house. I plan to do the same when I build my house in PI. and to install a rain collector with a 4000 gallon barrel so this way I'd be completely off grid lol

[@marccolomayt82094]

The most environmental device ever. Excited for this to explore tomorrow!!! 😍❤❤

[@masterralph5203]

nope.

[@melissamillefaranal5581]

I Love You Slater!

[@BragaisG]

Sir, you forgot to mention yung grid tied with net metering setup.

[@dioncena1992]

*padayon lang.*

[@nicodishiznit]

Simplify things.. that's what we need.

[@alcaponemafia]

love your kitchen and the diffusers in your lounge for sound correction means you have an audio system. please show.

[@alvinalbano4335]

solar panel only grid tied can wipe out a regular monthly bill, buying a battery set up is more expensive and sometime un reliable depending on the solar power yield. yes, just buy a good silent type genset is more reliable and efficient than having a battery setup.. and apply also for net metering. the electric utility will pay you the excess solar power pa..

[@harryhitosis6001]

Thank you for the info. Can i ask what type of roofing & paint or material did you apply. The color black roof. Thanks.

[@nephtalifajardo6241]

Great Content there! my dream Set Up. Zero Consumption from Main Line.,.

[@mkay9307]

Hi there. For an off-grid set up for the newly built house, can you have a 110-volt outlet set up? Or is it better to get an individual transformer for appliances that run on 110-volt? Thank you in advance for your input.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

I know solar is popular now in social media but for PH I'd consider wind too. A big part of the system is already in place for solar. When cloudy maybe there's some wind. Wind at night too helps.

[@netsektor]

Residential wind is not viable in the city (Metro) most of the time.

[@ryancliffzerna7060]

Gridtie with high output is the best. Sabi mo nga kung sobra pwedeng bilhin ng Electric company ung nagegenerate mo sa umaga. and eventually ung gagamitin mo sa gabi ay yun na yung produce mo nung umaga. faster ROI dahil sa hindi ka na magmaintain ng Batteries. Also batteries wont last 3 days lalo na ung naputol tlga ung electricity sa area. So yung convience vs sa cost ng battery di pa rin ganun ka ganda.

[@raymundladica5333]

salamat sir slater

[@ivierdp1951]

in our setup it is more like an investment with a 8kwh hybrid system enough to power our 5 aircondition daily and the entire appliances and during night ( battery powered) time minimal use nalang sa aircon since malamig na ang bahay from the morning cooling. laki ng tipid sa monthly bills at around 90-95% with an expected ROI at around 3-4 years :) tama talaga sinabi ni sir slater kaysa mag tambak ng pera sa banko which is maliit lang interest why not invest it for your long term use. applied net metering para benta nalang yung over production sa umaga which saves us almost close to zero bill na talaga

[@tengmad4373]

Typhoons will have flying debis that can smash on your panels. You might need to bring down your panels before it hits, and put it back on after, assuming your roof is still there (hopefully). 🙏

[@gilbertbernal6943]

Nice video. May i know the brand of inverter and batteries you're using? Thanks!

[@Joepoe20041]

Battery backup with lithium-ion battery. Hopefully the Tesla Power wall for homes will be available or equivalent. There is a Powerpack for commercial establishment or the Megapack with 3Mgwh for utility application which my former company installed at Moss Landing near Monterey, California.

[@fredteng267]

nice video! btw can you also talk more how to know if your roof can handle all that addtl weight?

[@reconnaissance7396]

so how would you protect those panels from flying debris, especially during typhoons such as Odette which has the capability of unrooting strong trees and lifting off your roof where your SPs are?

[@PHExpatPrepper]

What to you think about spending more on a larger battery bank and solar... and just skip the generator all together?

[@MANUELHDAVID]

Cute naman ng mama na 'to.

[@christianpaulabarcar6362]

May I ask also about how much contribution the solar panels provide with regards to insulation? Hopefully Sir Slater will do that kind of video as well

[@gbbarja88824]

From my experience with solar panels on my house it could give you 80-90% reduction in heat coming from the roof (assuming your solar panels covers most of your roof estate).

[@arnoldvales784]

@Slater Young. Excellent video as always! Sorry if I missed it, but how many kwh does your house use each month and how many kwh total is your solar panel system? Thanks in advance for your help!

[@namelessone5968]

he said it cost them around 2M for the whole setup. rough calculations based on this 9:34 I would say, if they are paying around 15-20k per month on their electricity bill and Veco charging 13.84 per kWh for their April 2022 billing for residential homes, their energy consumption would probably be between 1000-1500 kWh. though I think it's less than that because Solar System Setups usually would go over the required power the house needs as backup in case power generation is lower than usual such as that on an overcast or raining days.

[@markjavier3293]

Nice content. Meron din po bang contractor na nagiinstall ng wind power sa hybrid system? Bale, wind-solar-grid system. Sana po mapansin nyo to. TY

[@daryltulay]

Did you also connect the generator on the hybrid system? That would be a nice backup power source.

[@glennrn368]

In addition, expensive batteries are needed to take the place of the panels at night time. The power that is harnessed from the solar panels really depend on the intensity of the sun and the time of day, meaning, noontime is supposed to be the period wherein your solar panels are able to absorb optimal energy. Now as the day moves towards the afternoon, exposure to the sun begins to wane, and as a consequence lesser absorption of energy ( and possible decrease in power output) becomes inevitable. Despite all that, based on personal experience, I think that the pros definitely outweigh the cons in so many ways.

[@robertanthonybermudez5545]

batteries for storage today is not that expensive like 5 years ago. most class A lifepo4 cells are almost the same price as LA batteries of the same useable capacity

[@ronnianabalos2110]

Good Investment

[@mariansue4107]

Slater have u heard about solar water heater? Hope you have vlog about that. Thank u.

[@sherwin3907]

Does it require building permit or electrical permit to install Solar Panel systems? I watch on other videos from international vloggers that it is required not sure here in the Philippines? Have you also checked the possibility of the Grid Power provider will be the one getting energy supply from you and they pay you? I'm just curious cause I also saw something similar before in vlogs.

[@vhonalbertastorga]

more solar panel contents!

[@razzmatazzz9721]

Update Po ulit kayo sir Ng new videos about solar po kapag natapos nanung installation sir thank you

[@carissafeliciano4572]

waiting

[@wd8005]

Net Metering is beneficial with Solar Powered House. You don’t need Batteries if your sole purpose for that is Night Time consumption. That’s a waste of money. Grid Tie with Net Metering will bring your monthly electric bill down to 0 / ZERO! Pesos if your system is properly calculated for your electric usage.

[@unknowned1113]

"Bagyong Odette"

[@Discoverandlivephilippines]

The cost for the exploration with Net Metering can easily reach 30+ php and more - so you better invest that in batteries as they save you more money in the long run.

[@wd8005]

@@unknowned1113 Yeah I know, It totally depends on the area. In my province we don’t get directly hit by Typhoon.

[@wd8005]

@@Discoverandlivephilippines Nope batteries are costly compared to applying for Net Metering. It depends on the area but in our area it’s not too expensive. The batteries needs to be replaced every 5 - 15 years depending on the type of battery & usage. Imagine using it every night per day. That will significantly reduce the life span. Don’t get me wrong I’m not completely against batteries, They work in certain areas & scenarios. I wouldn’t use batteries for the sole purpose of using it during the night. Slater didn’t mention Net Metering that’s why I brought it up. Some people might be better off with Net Metering rather than batteries specially if they live in places that doesn’t usually get directly hit by Typhoon.

[@joseph1061990]

@@Discoverandlivephilippines What do you mean by cose for exploration? It cost us around 20k for everything like lgu permits meralco fee and all the process in between. Not sure with cebu city but i’ve seen even in a small provincial town that has net metering agreement with thier local power company

[@TheGamingPedro]

Great video again Slater! What are your thoughts on Grid Tie + Net Metering setup? I'm thinking of doing a bigger KW setup for the panels to offset the consumption at night.

[@thatguyslater]

I placed a pinned comment to answer this - in the Philippines, my opinion is that this is not an efficient strategy

[@loracrow]

No much above 30% bill then better to put battery in the setup and store the energy there and not back to the grid for 1/2 price

[@alas2132]

Tama ka mas okay mag gastos ka sa solar power now kesa maginvest sa banko..

[@kcyroh]

May I ask how long will the battery last for the hybrid set up?

[@loispotter1631]

Yezzyyy😍

[@jundelbetinol]

Slater di pa pwede mag import ug tesla solar system diri sa pinas/cebu? I think they offer nice solar setup

[@johnryanbuenaventura3098]

Sir, if typhoon, you have to study more kasi Odette level wind can destroy weakwalls. :)

[@titorabbit108fm8]

Solar is good for lighting only.heavy loads not good forget your aircons and ref go for low voltage fans may itll help. To be really offgrid scrifice your luxury.

[@cm9660]

With a hybrid system, can it sustain use of electrical appliances? Ty

[@iananthonyasilo5255]

Should there be roof leaks, will it be easy to remove the panels?

[@acealbertouano]

Sir, what battery brand are you using for your setup? And your Hybrid Inverter brand sana din po.

[@edmarkevangelista3663]

Slater if I may ask what strap are you using for your Apple Watch Series 7, I would really appreciate it if you could share the link as well. Sorry I’m off topic.

[@bryanmendoza2770]

medyo taas daghan ni nga content series sir slater ahhh. from 30KWh? batteries, safety devices, Huawei parallel inverters, Charge controllers... PV optimizers og uban pa...

[@jaysonjamesguerta8510]

Sana maging mas affordable pero 2m sa bahay nila is already good for me.. sa mga tulad ko na maliit lang bahay mukhang kakayanin naman

[@fernanjosephlucas8794]

Sir kamusta na po yung acoustic solar at roofing nyu po?

[@jammorada9708]

Quality content. :) Just wanted to add a few more details about Net metering po. In our area, pumapatak po na 1:2 yung price to buy and sell. Meaning, for every 1 kwh na buy mo, you need to sell 2 kwh. Although 1:1 tlga ung sa net meter reading, may mga cost po na associated aside from the actual generation charge hence the 1:2 ratio. Hope you considered this po during your design kasi this was what I missed nung dinedesign ko pa ung akin. If hahabulin mo po ung zero bill, you will be very conscious with your usage. 😭 IMHO, mas ok po na mamaximize nyo lng po day time usage kasi that will get you the most of the value you paid for your system. To add to this po, meron pong hybrid inverters na pede maintegrate ung genset. Solar, grid, battery and genset po kaya tlgang wala ka na downtime. The genset can kick in once battery is at a certain soc or programmable po based on your need. Hope you can share your data logs din po in the future. More power po sir. 😁

[@gbbarja88824]

You can not go zero electric bill unless you discontinue your electric service subscription. Whether you use electricity or not for the whole month, you will still be charge on your bill a certain service charge for maintaining their electric service connection to your house. This may include system loss, transmission, subsidies, taxes, etc..

[@mikekatropaka]

GOD BLESS

[@internetmarketingconsultant]

OT lang ... frp coated ba ang roof mo? What type of roofing materials did you install? I would appreciate a response. Thank you!

[@crocopie]

Hi, how about depreciation sa battery? Does it lose its capacity over time?

[@zeo1128]

Haha. This was the question that I asked to my father last week. That if we choose to invest solar panel, kanus a ma chuchu ang ROI? Wala siya katubag 😅 Natubag najud ako pangutana. Asa kahay mas better, mubaligya ta ug electricity sa VECO nya ang payment ma deduct sa bill, or mu save nlang tag electricity ipundo sa battery? Feel nako ang last. Mwhehehehe.

[@uncrd156]

is it possible to have 2 home batteries?

[@abbiejoyguabna5320]

Sa thickness at Structure ng Solar Panel...warning po ba yun, na kapag thin baka hindi niya kaya yung wind..

[@Tgree69]

@Slater Young. Could you comment on the effect of being grid tied during brown out? My understanding is if you are grid tied during brown out you cannot use the electricity you produce for your home for safety concerns. Some people(myself included) would rather be off-grid for that reason. Your knowledge on this subject would be appreciated!

[@mia_bo5786]

Yes, that is the case. Grid tie set up has no batteries hence you cannot use it if there is power interruption. You can opt for an off grid set up or a hybrid (on and off grid).

[@wasalak5744]

hybrid ang the best option

[@Discoverandlivephilippines]

Better go directly for a hybrid inverter and use just a small battery if you cant afford larger KW batteries. You can easily expand that system at later times.

[@gbbarja88824]

Grid-tied solar setup without storage battery/back-up, the effect during black-out means you totally do not have electricity in your house for the duration of the power outage.

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that's why hybrid is the best option albeit the most expensive, as you can still gain the benefits of net metering and at the same time you are no longer relying on the grid.

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nice.. kung ako may solar.. it would be a grid tie system and ill be crypto mining..