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ZERO BILL AND NET METERING

#ZeroBill will never be possible for Grid Tie solar system owners without net metering. Why?

Let’s define ZeroBill home

Solaric always gives their clients all plausible options for their solar needs. We offer basic, premium, first-class and the ultimate #ZeroBill build. But with this summer heat and endless quarantine seasons, a lot of people are looking for the ZeroBill option for the long run.

A #ZeroBill home is a household with an electric bill of ZERO each month. Yes, zero pesos – and it is a fact, not a myth. Referred to as a net-zero home or a zero-energy building, a zero bill happens whenever you have a bigger system that supplies more power than what you consume. To make this possible, we need to oversize your initial recommended system 3 to 4 times. This will certainly take up more roof space (if not the entire roof), and budget, but in return, you do not have to pay a single centavo on your monthly electric bills for years to come.

Here comes net metering

A grid tie system, ZeroBill, and net metering will always co-exist with each other. With a grid tie system, you solar is interconnected to the grid so that energy trading can happen and apply for net metering program with your utility company to earn credits for your night time and heavy weekend consumption. By selling so much excess energy, the credits become extremely profitable and pile up which can later be translated to a #ZeroBill!

Solaric will also help you in the process of “Net metering” should you decide to apply. Our commitment in providing the best service to our clients does not end after the installation. If you encounter any problems or concerns with your solar system, feel free to give us a call and we will assist you through it.

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At Solaric, we appeal to Filipino sensibilities of approachability, service and value. Before we give a quotation, we learn how you use energy. We determine the best ways to maximize your return on a hard-earned investment. We present different strategies to ensure that you achieve your solar goals. We want to ensure reduced expenses and increased savings so that you make that one-time wise business and environmental investment. We always do our best to deliver fast, efficient, and thorough customer service. We are in the business of not just selling solar panels – but also enabling solar-powered lifestyles. With this, we want to provide endless satisfaction by delivering Solaric Service Satisfaction, ranging from permanent reduction of electric bills to the ultimate ZERO bill.

Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

Solaric has established its name across the renewable industry as a proven and reputable rooftop solar leader. Backed by decades of experience, Solaric has installed more than 50% of residential rooftop solar in the Philippines and has delivered significant cost reductions in electricity expenses, as well as milestone contributions to a cleaner, greener, and renewable future. We want every Filipino to enjoy the benefits of clean and renewable power. Welcome to the new generation of solar and turning on the sun.

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Contact the solar experts

For more information on solar power systems and solar system installers and experts, click here.

If you also want to #TurnOnTheSun then give us a call at 75040092 or 09178603141 or 09083775577, email info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph

We will gladly explain to you how the system works, or schedule a survey so we can give you options for your new home or existing homes or businesses.

At Solaric, we Turn on the Sun.

2021 TIPS: MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR SOLAR THIS SUMMER!

A lot of people have something to look forward to every summer. Even though we are still dealing with the pandemic, solar homeowners are beyond excited about the benefits that the summer will bring for their solar systems.

Do your stuff when the sun is out

To get the most out of your solar this summer, make sure to use your heavy appliances like washing machine, dryer, or pumps during the daytime or in the middle of the day when the energy production is at its peak. Make use of your air-conditioning units during the day when the sun is out, to cool your home interior. Enjoy guilt-free AC brought to you by your solar.

Apply for net metering

Any excess energy generated by your solar energy system can easily be converted to credits, which can hugely offset your nighttime and weekend energy consumption through the “net-metering program”. With the grid tie system, you get to use the solar as the main source of the house’s energy during the daytime. You get to become your own power producer. A typical grid tie solar system can last for more than 25 years and what happens if you fill your entire roof with solar panels? #ZeroBill!

Take note

Although summer is rich in daylight goodness, always remember that the heat also affects the solar performance which is why it is important to make sure that your solar system is in optimal condition. Check whether your solar panels need cleaning and if everything is working properly through online monitoring provided by your inverter or physical inspection. Remember, the solar system generates electricity through sunlight and not heat. The hotter the temperature gets, the less efficient your solar panels will be. Get in touch with your solar provider in case you observe something unusual. Do this to ensure that you maximize the benefits of the summer for solar systems.

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Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

Do you know anyone who is interested in installing rooftop solar? Help them out by sharing this article with them! Click SHARE.

Contact the solar experts

For more information on solar power systems and solar system installers and experts, click here.

If you also want to #TurnOnTheSun then give us a call at 75040092 or 09178603141 or 09083775577, email info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph

We will gladly explain to you how the system works, or schedule a survey so we can give you options for your new home or existing homes or businesses.

At Solaric, we Turn on the Sun.

THE SHIFT TOWARDS A RENEWABLE LIFESTYLE

With the increasing interest in solar by homeowners whose priority is to reduce their monthly electric bills, business owners are also taking their steps to minimize their energy expenses and pave way for the awareness in climate change. From simply switching to eco-bags and utilizing whatever space they have for solar, truly we are on the way to leading a shift towards renewable lifestyle for Filipinos and creating an environment-friendly and sustainable future.

Planning from the start

Even during the pandemic, our sales, engineering, and installation teams were continuously working to provide the best services to our clients. Our clients are not only limited to residential homeowners but also commercial and industrial establishments like hospitals, manufacturing plants, schools, among others, that are eager to turn on the sun. These are not limited to existing homes or buildings, but also an option for sites under construction. Solaric is routinely consulted to make out the right solar economics for the commercial and industrial owners.

Incorporating solar-ready design in homes and establishments can help lessen construction costs from the start. Usually, the owners approach the architects and contractors to inquire about solar or call us ahead of time to collaborate with their architects or contractors to make their establishments solar-ready. By planning early, the solar technology can easily be integrated and optimized to the site’s maximum potential. This would also make the solar installation easier as simple as plug and play, in case the client has a tight budget and doesn’t allow the installation of the PV system at the current time.

Choosing a Solar Company

Make sure to find a solar provider who offers the all-in-one solution: engineering, design, supply, delivery, installation, energization, and good aftersales. Look for a good solar company with proven track record and experience that will provide you with the right solar energy system suitable for your needs. The shift to a renewable lifestyle starts now!

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Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

Do you know anyone who is interested in installing rooftop solar? Help them out by sharing this article with them! Click SHARE.

Contact the solar experts

For more information on solar power systems and solar system installers and experts, click here.

If you also want to #TurnOnTheSun then give us a call at 75040092 or 09178603141 or 09083775577, email info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph

We will gladly explain to you how the system works, or schedule a survey so we can give you options for your new home or existing homes or businesses.

At Solaric, we Turn on the Sun.

GEAR UP THIS SUMMER: LIKE A BOSS

The Philippines has one of the highest electricity rates in Asia, not to mention that we sit in the tropical region and face tremendous heat during the summer. With everyone practically staying at home due to the enhanced community quarantine and the heat, it’s almost impossible to not turn on the aircon. However, if you had solar on your rooftop, you’d totally turn on that AC, and gear up #LikeABoss.

Solar enthusiasts with solarized homes have reaped its benefits throughout the gap year of 2020, and continue to enjoy a worry-free summer this 2021.

More sun hours, more power!

Your solar energy system works by harvesting energy from sunlight. Summer brings more of this light due to longer daylight hours which means you have more time to enjoy its benefits. According to Bong, one of our clients whom we have recently interviewed, “Everything is good as long as we make it happen between 8am to 5pm. If there’s sun, there’s power.”

Even though Bong runs 5 air-conditioning units for almost 20 hours each day, he only pays about Php 5,000 to Php 6,000 a month. That’s equivalent to savings of Php 10,000 to Php 14,000 per month!

Grid Tie System and #ZeroBill

Having a grid tie system means that your solar system is interconnected to your electrical grid. It uses solar as the first priority power to be used to cover your daytime usage and is the most common type of solar energy system in Metro manila because It has more stable grid supply and does not need any batteries to run. Any excess energy can be exported to the grid through the “Net-metering program” which can be converted into credits and used to offset your night time and weekend energy usage. Through this, the ultimate goal of #ZeroBill or a zero-energy building can also be achieved when you produce more power than what you consume. Gear up #LikeABoss now with solar energy.

How to get a #ZeroBill:

Maximize your roof space by investing in the biggest solar system possible.
Apply for net metering so that you can export the excess power produced by your system.
Invest in inverter and energy-saving appliances.
Use power wisely during the daytime.
Call Solaric for the ultimate #ZeroBill solution!

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Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

Do you know anyone who is interested in installing rooftop solar? Help them out by sharing this article with them! Click SHARE.

Want #UnliAC too? Then call Solaric and Turn On The Sun!

If you also want to #TurnOnTheSun then give us a call at 75040092 or 09178603141 or 09083775577, email info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph

We will gladly explain to you how the system works, or schedule a survey so we can give you options for your new home or existing homes or businesses.

For more information on solar power systems and solar system installers and experts, click here.

At Solaric, we Turn on the Sun.

HOW DOES THE HEPA FILTER WORK?

When buying an air purifier, the most common thing you will encounter is the HEPA filter. What is a HEPA filter and how does it work?

What is a HEPA filter?

HEPA filter or high-efficiency particulate air filter is designed to effectively capture harmful particles in almost every size through a very fine mesh similar to a kitchen sieve. HEPA filters are known to be very crucial components of air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, and air-conditioning or ventilating units.

When combined with other outer filters that trap larger particles likes hair, dust, and pet dander, it reduces the strain in the HEPA filter and helps it capture the even tinier particles like pollen, mold, viruses, and allergens at a highly effective rate by trapping them on its fibers through impact, interception, and diffusion. Larger particles can’t get past through these net of fibers upon impact and is straightaway captured while smaller particles are intercepted along the way as they pass through the filter and stick. The even smaller particles that are invisible to the eye are captured through diffusion. This involves the science of Brownian motion. These tiny particles are so small; they barely have mass which makes them bounce around when they hit with a gas molecule, causing them to hit the fibers and eventually get stuck.

HEPA in AirSAFE

When choosing and understanding how a HEPA filter should work, a HEPA grade can help you compare its efficiency. The general HEPA grade standard ranges from H10 to H12 and can trap particles that are greater than or equal to 0.3 microns in 99.997% efficiency.

The AirSAFE units are equipped with an H11 grade filter but it can also be upgraded up to H13. The H13 has a denser fiber and falls under the medical grade. They are commonly used in medical and health care facilities that are more exposed in dangerous toxins and have a greater particulate retention rate. The AirSAFE series are only few of the air purifiers that comes with replacement filters currently locally available in the market. Not to mention, it also has an internal UV light that can effectively kill a variety of airborne bacteria, viruses and microorganisms that are trapped in the filter box.

The following are the current prices for AirSAFE filters:

AS40 H11 filter : P1,900
AS40 H13 filter: P2,750
AS95 H11 filter: P3,500
AS95 H13 filter: P4,800
AS-MAX H13 filter: P6,900

Available now on Lazada and Shopee!

Click here to visit our Lazada shop or check out our Shopee page here to buy our innovative HEPA filter!
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CALL US TODAY if you want to breathe safe air with AirSAFE!

0915-340-4090 / 0961-735-1341
Solaric Showroom: 2320 Chino Roces Ext. Makati City
www.solaricshop.com

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BECAUSE YOU DESERVE SAFE AIR.

SOLARIC BRINGS YOU UNLI AC: FOR THE HOME AND THE HOME BUSINESS

Life is really good when you turn on the sun. This is the case for Bong, one of our clients residing in Parañaque City, who decided to make the decision to install a solar system on his rooftop while the house was undergoing renovations, giving him unlimited AC for his home and business.

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The journey to solar

He installed a 6.4kWp Grid Tie System in 2020, using #LGSolar panels. Fast forward a year later, the household of six people is on all-out power usage and consumption with 5 aircons practically running all day (average of 20 hours daily). If the home weren’t on solar, the monthly electric bill would run up to 16k and 18k. Bong and his wife are WFH, and their daughter Mika runs her #SoeurCookies business from the house. Yet, their monthly electric bill is ONLY Php5,000 to Php6,000!

LG Solar Option

Bong chose LG Solar panels, because of the 25-year warranty and because of the brand. He wanted Tier1 solar panels that guaranteed power output, efficiency, AND reliability – so he opted for LG Solar.

Lower Bill vs Zero Bill

Do you want to reduce your bill? Or do you want to ELIMINATE your bill? At the bare minimum, you should put enough solar to cover the usual daytime appliances of the entire household. It’s time to cope with the growing home energy demands with all these stay-at-home activities and get unlimited AC for your home or business.

Go Green, Go Renewable

When you get your own solar power plant on your rooftop: you reduce your electric bill expenses AND you reduce your carbon footprint – which means that you are helping protect the environment. A typical Solaric system eliminates more than four tons of CO2 per year which is equivalent to planting 50 trees each year.

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Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

Do you know anyone who is interested in installing rooftop solar? Help them out by sharing this article with them! Click SHARE.

Want #UnliAC too? Then call Solaric and Turn On The Sun!

If you also want to #TurnOnTheSun then give us a call at 75040092 or 09178603141 or 09083775577, email info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph

We will gladly explain to you how the system works, or schedule a survey so we can give you options for your new home or existing homes or businesses.

For more information on solar power systems and solar system installers and experts, click here.

At Solaric, we Turn on the Sun.

INVERTERS: THE BRAIN OF YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM

Just like how solar panels function as the legs and arms of a solar system, a solar inverter is a valuable part in any solar energy system whether big or small. In fact, the most crucial and complicated process of power production happens within this box, also considered as the brain of your home’s solar system.

The brain of the system

If the solar panel’s main task is to collect and harvest sunlight, the inverter works as a brain that “inverts” the energy harvested by the panels into an energy that can be used inside your home.

The energy collected by your solar panels is called Direct Current or DC, while the appliances inside your home requires Alternating Current or AC to work. This is where the role of the inverter comes in because it inverts the energy harvested by your panels into energy that your home can use; and this energy can also be exported to the grid. Without the inverter, your solar energy system will fail to work as intended.

But wait, there’s more!

Just like how the human brain has a lot of functions, a solar inverter is not only limited to energy conversion, it also serves as a communicating device as to whether your system is working properly or not.

With the improvement in technology throughout the years, the inverters can now connect to the internet and provide online data monitoring. Through a mobile application or website, you can now easily access system information and performance of your solar system and compare harvest data per hour, day, week, month, or year. Some advance inverters can also detect underperforming/defective solar panels online – thus eliminating the need of having installers physically check your rooftop.

The inverters play a big role in making sure that your solar energy system is working properly, and shutdowns automatically during brownouts/emergencies to avoid electrocution, fires, or damage which is an important requirement when applying for the “Net-metering” program. Look for a solar company that will provide you with the right inverter to power your home’s solar system.

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Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

Do you know anyone who is interested in installing rooftop solar? Help them out by sharing this article with them! Click SHARE.

Contact the solar experts

For more information on solar power systems and solar system installers and experts, click here.

If you also want to #TurnOnTheSun then give us a call at 75040092 or 09178603141 or 09083775577, email info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph

We will gladly explain to you how the system works, or schedule a survey so we can give you options for your new home or existing homes or businesses.

At Solaric, we Turn on the Sun.

HOW TO DEAL WITH THE SURGE: BE AIRSAFE!

YOU NOW HAVE MORE REASONS TO GO #AIRSAFE

More than a year since the lockdown began in the Philippines, the battle with COVID-19 continues and this time we are plagued by triple cases daily compared to last year’s. The current healthcare’s system is crumbling. Even non-COVID related cases can’t seem to get admitted to the hospitals because the emergency rooms are full and there are no regular beds available.

The vaccine programs are slowly rolling out with only 1 million of the population currently vaccinated as of April 11, 2021. While a lot of us are waiting for our turn to be vaccinated, we must do our part to stop the transmission and deal with the surge by observing the basic health protocols and making sure that the air around us is #AirSAFE.

Be well prepared

This year, we have now a clearer picture on what we are dealing with and better understanding on how to take care of this enemy. Besides the vaccine to provide us with herd immunity, we should also focus on how we can make sure that the air we breathe is safe.

Last year, in the darkest of months, our engineering crew dedicated resources and planning to make our own personal air purifier for family, friends and our clients. We ended up mass producing a hospital grade Air Purifier with outstanding specs without the rich toy price. #AirSAFE is probably one of our most unconventional products but we take pride in knowing that they are sitting in thousands of households and doctors’ clinics nationwide. Our clients love them and claim they can breathe a little easier now, and that there is indeed something tangible in this uncertain world.

Whether for a small room or your business, there is an AirSAFE suitable for you!

The AirSAFE series are only few of the air purifiers that comes with replacement filters currently locally available in the market. The AirSAFE has built-in Japanese pollution sensors that can detect harmful airborne particles that are invisible to the naked eye. It comes with powerful motors and fans that automatically speeds up to address the pollution level, sucking and filtering the air through its 7 stages of filtration.

With a higher CADR or clean air delivery ratio values compared to other brands, the AirSAFE also comes with a 99.995% HEPA filter, cold catalyst/carbon filters and an internal UV light that can kill tiny harmful organisms trapped inside the filter box.

While waiting for ALL of us to get vaccinated, #StayHome #StaySafe is the mantra. Breathe a little bit better with Solaric AirSAFE in your home or office. Use AirSAFE to help deal with the surge.

Available now on Lazada and Shopee!

Click here to visit our Lazada store! You may also visit our Shopee page here for #AirSAFE purifiers and other products.

CALL US TODAY if you want to breathe safe air with AirSAFE!

0915-340-4090 / 0961-735-1341
Solaric Showroom: 2320 Chino Roces Ext. Makati City
www.solaricshop.com

#AirSAFE
BECAUSE YOU DESERVE SAFE AIR.

IS SOLAR WARRANTY IMPORTANT?

A good solar system should last for up to 25 years or more. That is indeed a long time and unexpected instances may cause disruptions on how your system operates which is why it is important that you are aware about good solar system warranty.

Solar Warranties

Just like any product you buy in the market, a solar warranty protects you from your solar investment and makes sure that you have something to uphold for your return of investment as your system generates power every year.

A typical grid ties system has a 25-year performance output guarantee. This means that the energy production and harvest capability should not drop below a certain degradation percentage. Once your solar system reaches 25 years, it does not necessarily mean that it’s dead and not functional. Your system would still work adequately but bear in mind that panels may have degraded over time thus resulting in 10% to 20% reduction in efficiency and harvest. Solar panels will continue to work as long as they are not physically damaged by external forces.

Meanwhile, solar panels typically offer 12 to 25 years in terms of product warranty, depending on the brand. Solar panels will continue to work as long as it is not physically damaged thru any external forces. Inverters have 5 years of warranty. Solaric offers 1-year warranty for the installation and workmanship.

The Solaric Guarantee

Solaric offers “no-nonsense” warranties which means we honor our warranties locally and even have service units to swap out with so you have very minimal downtime. We only offer Tier 1 brands in reasonable prices and good warranty. Solaric guarantees the best service from design, permitting, installation, energization and the ever important after sales service.

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Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

Do you know anyone who is interested in installing rooftop solar? Help them out by sharing this article with them! Click SHARE.

Contact the solar experts

For more information on solar power systems and solar system installers and experts, click here.

If you also want to #TurnOnTheSun then give us a call at 75040092 or 09178603141 or 09083775577, email info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph

We will gladly explain to you how the system works, or schedule a survey so we can give you options for your new home or existing homes or businesses.

At Solaric, we Turn on the Sun.

GRID TIE SYSTEM AND BATTERIES

Does solar run during brownouts? It’s a common misconception and we receive this question on a daily basis. What is the answer? It depends.

Depends on what? It depends on the type of solar power system you have.

Grid tie system does not have batteries

A grid tie system as the name implies is interconnected to your utility grid and its main purpose is to generate savings. The grid tie system ties your solar to the grid – that is its main purpose. It is not a power backup when the power is out. This kind of system does not have batteries. It does not have any storage for energy, which means that there is no possible way to save or store the harvested solar power. Now since this setup ties the grid to the solar, then it follows that when there is no grid, there is no solar. When it is brownout, the system shuts down. The grid tie inverter can detect if and when there is no power coming from the grid, and then shuts down automatically and immediately. There is no manual switching needed to be done, because the system is automatically synchronized. The inverter will automatically turn on and operate again normally once everything goes back to normal and the power comes back on. The Grid tie system is the most appropriate setup for areas with stable grid power.

Why can’t I just use batteries?

The number one reason is because batteries are expensive. Battery-integrated setups will triple the total cost of the system, affecting your ROI or return of investment. In a grid tie solar setup, ROI is typically achieved in 4 to 5 years while in a solar setup with batteries, ROI can take up to 10 years or more. Keep in mind that lead acid can only last for an average of two years while lithium is only about 10 years, which means you need to constantly replace them after their lifespan is over.

Ultimately, the question is: do you NEED batteries? You will have to assess the location of the facility you plan to install solar on. If there is reliable grid power, then batteries are unnecessary.

We only recommend battery solar setups in power-starved areas or areas with unreliable and unstable grid. There is also another option of a hybrid system, which is a combination of grid tie and off grid system. On a hybrid system, your critical loads on your “emergency panel” will automatically run from solar and batteries, not only during power outages but all day every day.

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Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

Do you know anyone who is interested in installing rooftop solar? Help them out by sharing this article with them! Click SHARE.

Contact the solar experts

For more information on solar power systems and solar system installers and experts, click here.

If you also want to #TurnOnTheSun then give us a call at 75040092 or 09178603141 or 09083775577, email info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph

We will gladly explain to you how the system works, or schedule a survey so we can give you options for your new home or existing homes or businesses.

At Solaric, we Turn on the Sun.