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HOW DOES YOUR SOLARIC GRID TIE SYSTEM WORK?

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A quick run-down on the basics while you are on lockdown

Your solar system is made up of different components. How do they work and come together to bring you your savings?

It starts with the solar panels

The magic starts when photons coming from the sun hits your solar panels. The more panels installed on your roof, the more energy you can harvest which is directly related savings. These solar panels convert the sun’s energy into electricity that your home can use.

Grid Tie Inverter

The inverter is like the brain or engine of your solar system. The inverter converts the direct current (DC) produced from your solar panels to alternating current (AC) which is required for household use. Yes, that is correct: DC to AC. The power from your inverter to your home’s main panel box is integrated seamlessly and there is no need for manual switching. Your grid tie inverter can provide you real-time information about your solar systems such as the current amount of energy being harvested at any point in time, or even the total amount generated since it was energized, the carbon footprint equivalent in some inverters, how the panels are performing, etc. That is why is it important for your inverter to have WiFi access. Most inverters can provide you detailed reports and statistics about your system. This can be monitored through a website or an app that you can download for free on your mobile devices. That way, at any given moment in time, from anywhere in the world, you can monitor your solar harvest!

Electric Meter

So, you consume the power that comes from your solar system, but do you ever wonder what happens to the excess electricity that your system generates?

When your grid tie system generates more power than what your home consumes, the excess or surplus power is exported or sold to the utility company via the Net Metering program. That is why it is important to register for Net Metering if you will be installing a system for your home or a system that is below 100-kilowatt peak (kWp). With net metering, your exported power is paid to you in terms of “credits”. The credits earned can be used to cover your nighttime and weekend usage.

And then the Zero Bill

The combination of an ample-sized solar panel system, net metering, wise usage of power at home – all these will result in fast ROI. Sometimes, it can result in the legendary Zero Bill.

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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

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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.

MYTH BUSTER ALERT: YOU DON’T NEED BATTERIES TO GO SOLAR

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The old way of doing solar and the 2020 way of doing solar

The never-ending question about batteries

Long, long ago, when solar was in its earlier days, most of the solar panel systems operated with batteries for purposes of storage. Through the years, solar has evolved. More recent technologies were developed. The Grid Tie Solar was born.

Grid Tie

The grid tie is the most popular and most commonly installed solar panel system in the Philippines, but it is also the most commonly misunderstood. The name speaks for itself. Grid Tie means the solar system is “tied” to the grid. It works together, tied to each other, like partners. In a grid tie solar system, the solar panel system is interconnected with the electrical grid (Meralco).

What happens when you have a grid tie system

During the daytime when the sun is shining, the first priority power of the house will be solar. The house will get its power from the solar panels. If the power that the solar provides is still not enough, then that is the only time that power will be taken from the electrical grid. When there is no sun (such as night time), then the system uses electricity from the grid.

Reversing the situation

When solar cannot provide enough power from the panels for the entire house, then the system gets the power from the grid. Now let’s say the situation was reversed. What if the solar produces so much power, more power than the house can consume? What happens to all the excess power? In such cases, if the home is registered for the Net Metering program of the utility company, then all that excess power can be “exported” or fed to the grid. What that means is all the excess power is “sold” to the utility company. With a grid tie system and with net metering, a house is likely to offset its nighttime power consumption with its daytime export. The result is a drastically reduced electric bill.

Going back to the myth

The answer is a simple, straightforward, hard NO. Going solar does not mean you need to get batteries. You only need batteries if you want to “store” energy, or if there is a need to do energy storage. This is typically a necessity in areas where there is no grid power, or areas commonly referred to as power-starved areas. In such cases, then the Grid Tie option is not possible (because there is no grid to tie to), and therefore the battery solutions are more ideal.

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Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

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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 5040092 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.

LG IS THE NEW LV!

LG hits One Million watts

Savvy customers always call Solaric for their solar energy needs. September was indeed a milestone for the king of rooftop solar – because the latest reports revealed that Solaric installed more than One Million watts of LG solar panels from South Korea. Yes, it is indeed the same LG we are all too familiar with, from their aircon to phones and televisions, and now even solar panels.

One million watts of solar is absolutely a significant point because it represents the energy equivalent of charging one million cellphones or saving several tanker trucks of oil from being burned. It has the carbon saving footprint equivalent of planting hundreds of hectares of virgin forest.

“Majority of our LG solar clients invest serious amounts of firepower into the system because it is what makes their electric meters spin backwards. This essentially shares positive energy to our power-starved grid. Done in scale, this can reduce the cost of energy for all of us, because less diesel peaker plants are needed,” said solar guru Mike De Guzman, the President of Solaric Corp. and Vice President of Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA).

Introducing the LG solar panels

“The LG solar panels form part of our topnotch Class A offerings for our extraordinary clients. LG gives us a full 25-year warranty for their modules. Class-leading Neon2 solar cells to gather the most harvest from very sunny to rainy weather, plus space-saving efficiencies that enable our fabled #ZeroBill builds with less solar panels installed!”

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Solar clients need a solar company that will deliver a turnkey solution from start to finish. The solar company needs to evaluate, design, and install quality solar products.

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This residence has a 17.55 kWp Grid Tie Solar System with 54 units of 325W LG solar panels. It has a monthly power output of 2,369.25 kilowatt-hours (kWh), which translates to monthly savings of Php26,061.75. This equates to yearly savings of Php312,741. With an all-inclusive system cost of Php1.3M, ROI will be achieved in 3.8 years, and that does not include additional savings from exported energy during daytime through Meralco’s Net Metering program.

In the 17.55 kWp grid-tie solar system shown above, the reduced carbon footprint translates to savings from 83,512 liters of gasoline consumed. More importantly, the system’s effect on the environment is similar to planting 4,990 trees!

“We value each installation and treat it as if it were our own home on the line. And we do this every single time, every single installation, one roof at a time. One thing that sets Solaric apart from other solar companies is its wide range of equipment and solar panel brands. The equipment is sourced factory-direct, with flexible build options to fit most budgets and consumer demands of geopolitical sourcing concerns,” elaborated De Guzman.

One’s home is a personal testament to their success – it is a refuge; your castle with unli-aircon. Solaric on your home is not a status symbol, but an affirmative action on how you act on environmental issues and beat the ugly trend of global warming and climate change. Solar on your roof means you advocate renewable energy and that is what Solaric style with LG is all about.

LG is the new LV – because climate change is out of style.

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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 5040092 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.

6-YEAR OLD TEACHES US ABOUT GRID TIE SOLAR ON FACEBOOK

All about solar

Solar panels in the Philippines is gaining traction in the market. This even caught on with an individual from the younger generation. A video posted on the social media platform Facebook features Miggy, a 6-year-old, who talks to his viewers about Grid Tie Solar. This witty boy begins the video by explaining how solar is the most abundant power on earth. He elaborates to say that it is the most important source of energy, because it is clean, safe, and renewable. As animated graphics appear, Miggy goes on to explain that solar energy can be changed to power using photovoltaic (PV) cells. When the sun hits the module, the module converts the sun’s energy into electricity. The infographics and animations shown in the video make it easy and simple for all to understand the very basic principles of solar power and solar panels.

All about grid tie

“Now, we’re going to talk about the grid tie system. Why? Because it’s the best solution,” grins Miggy. “The grid tie connects the solar with the grid. The grid tie uses solar as the first priority power.” In a straightforward, matter-of-fact manner, Miggy stipulates the essence of grid tie: that it blends grid power with solar power.

“What about when it’s raining?” Miggy asks his viewers. “When it’s raining, you get your power from Meralco,” he grins. “When it’s night time, you don’t have solar, so you get power from Meralco.”

And now there’s net metering

“Now then, let’s talk about net metering. When you produce more power than you can consume, then you can export the excess power. Don’t you know you can get paid for it? It’s called net metering. The utility company, or Meralco, has a net metering program.”

Grid tie is automatically synchronized, it is most efficient, fastest return on investment, and requires no batteries. With a grid tie system, you can be a producer and consumer of power. If you export so much power, the electric bill can go down so low.

At this point, Miggy repeatedly says “low” and snaps the 20-thousand peso bill amount away, in true style and fashion similar to that of Thanos.

The video ends with Miggy making a call to action: call Solaric and install a grid tie system.

Why the nation is now clamoring for solar

The number one reason that Filipinos are now inclined to using solar panels in the Philippines is because it has become affordable and cost effective. The cost of solar panels has decreased to more than 70% in the past decade. If you are environmentally aware and understand the benefits of clean, safe, sustainable and renewable energy, then now is the best time to consider installing solar panels on the roof of your home and business. The solar panel system will make your home or business energy efficient, reduce your carbon footprint, and increase the property value of your home or business.

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Solaric has established its name across the renewable industry as a proven and reputable rooftop solar leader. Solaric has installed more than 50% of residential rooftop solar, and remains the number one choice for corporate and industrial solar projects in the Philippines. Call Solaric at 0917.860.3141 or 0908.377.5577 or 5040092, or send an email to info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph for more details.

How Grid Tie Solar Works

Having a solar panel installation in the Philippines is one of the best decisions you can do for your home. Have you ever wondered how the technology behind the solar energy system works? Then, you have come to the right article.

How solar power works is fairly easy to understand and the grid tie solar component is one of the components that you should utilize. A grid tie solar electric system is also referred to as grid-tied and utility intertied photovoltaic system. This is different from an off-grid or standalone solar system, where your structure is not hooked up to a utility power.

If you are a homeowner or a business establishment owner in the Philippines, solar panel installations should be on top of your list of investments. Many case studies that utilize the solar system has spoken about the benefits that they have harvested from having them installed in their properties. Turning sunlight into electricity is a sustainable solution for your home and the environment.

Get to know how grid tie solar works and learn how it can help you in the future; just continue reading below.

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How do Grid Tie Solar Inverters Work?

Learning how solar grid tie inverters work is a great opportunity to see how solar panel installations help you on a daily basis. Sizing up your grid-tie solar system will be a great way to know if it is working properly and it will help you in maintaining its performance all throughout the duration of its installation.

Here is how solar grid tie inverters work:

The solar panels collect the sunlight that shines on them and produces a direct current (DC).
The DC is then converted into alternating current (AC) so your home can use the electricity that is harnessed. This conversion happens through the power inverter that you installed.
If there is any excess use of power that is produced in your home, the excess is sent back out into the utility grid.
This will send your meter backward and will significantly lower your electric bill.
Now you can use clean and efficient solar power.

All of these processes happen quietly and automatically, these are just many of the wonders of having a solar tie inverter system. This process of sending back renewable energy is called net metering and it is an efficient way to save electricity.

What are the Benefits of Having a Solar Grid Tie Solar?

A Solar Grid Tie Inverter is an electric system that helps turn sunlight into electricity by using solar panels and a power inverter, along with other small components. This happens while your home or a solar-powered building remains dependent on the local grid or utility. What makes it different from off-grid systems is that your power is not hooked up or dependent on any other utility power.

Many people rely on this installation because it allows them to save money on energy costs. Having solar panels really makes it possible to save money but using a solar grid tie inverter doubles that potential. It is also notable that solar grid tie solar systems are able to keep the energy as renewable as possible. Which means that any excess power produced is pushed back into the grid which will result in your meter turning backward.

This translates into significant results that can lower your electric bills. Not to mention that having solar grid tie inverters installed in your property increases its value significantly. It raises the value of your home or commercial establishment which will attract potential buyers if ever you put it up for sale.

It is also a great source of solar energy which is a green and clean source of power all around. Having this installation allows you to help and protect the environment as efficiently as possible.

Knowing the Proper Equipment to Setup a Solar Grid Inverter System

Having an efficient and economical solar grid inverter system would bring many benefits to you but first you need to have the proper equipment installed and ready for your use.

These items include:

Rooftop Solar Panels
Solar Panel Mounts
Solar Panel Trackers
Power Inverters
Grid Disconnect
Combiner Box
DC Disconnect

Make sure that you have these tools so you can have a reliable solar system in your home.

Key Takeaway

Having a solar grid tie inverter in your home will pose many benefits. Plus, it will enable you to save more money through net metering. Knowing how the solar grid tie solar system works is a great opportunity to utilize it properly.

With these installations, you can become energy self-sufficient and it is worth more than saving the money for electric costs especially when you know that you are doing a part in saving the environment.

Consider having a solar panel system installation in your home today to know firsthand the many benefits it will provide for you and your family.