MOUNTING SOLAR ON ROOFTOPS

No matter how efficient and expensive your solar panels and inverters are, everything is pointless if you do not have a good mounting system. Just how important are these steel bars to achieve that target goal of savings and energy security?

The Philippines faces a minimum of 20 typhoons a year, some of them are extremely powerful just like Typhoon Yolanda which led to the beginning of Solaric Corp. Although sometimes overlooked, solar mounting systems are important because that is how the solar panels connect the entire system to your roof. A good and properly built solar energy system should be able to withstand a 250kph winds, and should be able to hold the system to its location for 25 years or more. It also has to endure extreme heat and rain, as well as the additional weight carried by the panels on a regular or windy day.

Mounting racks in the Philippines are commonly installed on the following:

Rooftops – This is the most common way of solar residential installations and how Solaric came to be known as the king of rooftop installations. Rooftops may vary from GI sheet, shingles, clay tiles or roof deck installations, and may require different and additional mounting materials varying from case to case basis. Rooftop installations are more efficient since the solar panels are more exposed to sunlight and just sit on the rooftop. Thus the rooftop now has a dual purpose: to hold the solar panels in place and to shelter the house beneath it.

Ground – Compared to rooftop, ground installations are more accessible for installation, cleaning, and maintenance. Mounting systems on this type of installations usually use a foot and ballast or system. Blocks made from concrete are placed on the site to secure the panels without directly drilling or penetrating the ground or cemented roof deck in some cases.

Always look for quality

Regardless where the solar panels are going to be installed, it is important that the mounting system to be used is sturdy enough and can withstand any typical external forces. It is also worth noting to look for Solar professionals and providers, who will properly evaluate the site, give appropriate measurements and recommendations, and outstanding quality of workmanship. You should also be particular on the type and brand of mounting system that they will use beside the solar panels and inverters. After all, mounting systems are vital in holding and keeping intact your entire solar energy system through thick and thin.

Turning on the sun

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 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 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.

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ROOFTOP SOLAR: PROS AND CONS

ROOFTOP SOLAR: PROS AND CONS

Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Rooftop Solar

 

The science behind rooftop solar

The science behind rooftop solar

The sun is known to be a powerful source of energy, having provided light and heat for thousands of years, shining energy that can be harnessed by installing solar panels on the rooftop. Fact tidbit: The energy that the sun provides our planet for one hour can fulfill the global energy needs of the planet for one year. This is why solar is now a very hot topic and is the most trending energy in renewables. It has a wide range of benefits and advantages, especially when compared to other sources of energy. Let us look closely and determine if the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

 

The Advantages of Solar

The Advantages of Solar

  • Use a clean, safe, healthy, sustainable and renewable energy source

This is the most crucial and most important fact about solar. It is available daily every time the sun is out, and we will not run out of sunlight for at least another 5 billion years.

 

  • Pay lower electricity costs

No matter which part of the world you live in, if you go solar, you will harvest the sun’s energy whenever the sun is out. As a result, you will use less power from the grid, and this translates to lower electricity expenses. The size of your solar panel system will determine how much savings you will experience. Additionally, if you go solar with a grid-tie system, you can get credited for the excess power generated by your system. This power, which is exported to the grid, will translate to even more savings.

 

  • Protect the planet

When you are on solar, you will be using power from a clean energy source. This means you will not be contributing to the burning of fossil fuels. In other words, this means you will have a lower carbon footprint. In essence, you are helping the rest of the world battle climate change and global warming with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In simple words, you are helping to save and protect the planet.

 

The Disadvantages of Solar

The Disadvantages of Solar

  • Cost

In the past, purchasing a solar panel system was expensive. Equipment prices were high and typically included: solar panels, batteries, inverters, wires, installation, and more. Now, however, with further advancements in solar technologies, other types of systems have become more popular and batteries are no longer necessary in grid-tie systems. Solar panel prices have dropped down dramatically. This has paved the way for much lower costs of solar systems, making it more financially and economically feasible to purchase one outright.

 

  • Storage is still expensive

As mentioned, batteries are expensive, and they are required for energy storage. In power-starved areas or in areas where grid power supply is intermittent, then off-grid systems or hybrid systems are more ideal. In such cases, batteries are required in order to store solar energy that cannot be collected during the night time. The prices of batteries have not decreased, despite increased demand in the market today.

 

  • Solar systems take up space and are heavy

Naturally, solar panels take up space and weigh about 20 kilograms each. Rooftop solar will only be ideal if the structural assessment of the roof is considered and recommended as viable.

Now that advantages vs. disadvantages have been explored, it is evident that the advantages of solar far outweigh the disadvantages in terms of substance and long-term results. Think about the benefits and the future generation.

 

Turning on the sun

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.

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.

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ROOFTOP SOLAR: SHOULD YOU GET IT?

ROOFTOP SOLAR: SHOULD YOU GET IT?

Does solar make sense?

Does solar make sense?

Homeowners, business owners, and entrepreneurs have varying opinions and technical knowledge of the solar industry. Although most are aware of the advantages of solar, there is little grasp on the market, its long-term effects, and the deciding factors that go behind large capacity solar systems. Hundreds of Fortune 500 companies have gotten on board with renewable energy and adopting low carbon footprint energy sources. With the eco-aware planet of 2019, it is wise to start considering going solar at some point in the near future – not just as a strategic financial decision but also to play your role in protecting the environment.

 

Apple, Microsoft, Netflix

Apple, Microsoft, Netflix

Yes, solar is not just for the big ones. Every household and business should invest and capitalize on solar. Everyone should take advantage of the renewable energy opportunities available now in the Philippines. Installing a solar power system is a key decision that guarantees a solid financial return. In the first five years after going solar, you will achieve a return on investment. In the next twenty years that follow, you will profit. There are three main reasons why anyone goes solar: to go green, to save money, and to profit.

 

As long as you have a roof

As long as you have a roof

 

Any home or business with a roof can install solar and benefit from this low carbon source of energy: factories, warehouses, office buildings, cold storage facilities, restaurants, car dealerships, BPOs, schools, hospitals, and city halls. Once the home or facility has a solar panel system installed, the homeowner or business can register for Net Metering. Through the net metering program, they can sell their surplus solar energy to the grid (or to the utility company). With the grid-tie solar panel system, it does not need batteries because the system blends utility power with solar power. The system is automatically synchronized. Bill reductions typically average between 30% to 70%, depending on the capacity of the solar power system. Installing a solar power system is a wise, strategic, significant, business decision and investment that provides energy savings for 25 years. In essence, it means free power in the long term.

“Every six square meters of solar panels on the roof can produce about 1,500 to 1,700 kWh of energy each year, which translates to the energy content in a barrel of oil. For those who want to be green, clean, and sustainable, then solar is the way to go,” said Mike De Guzman, President of Solaric Corp.

 

Turning on the sun

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.

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.

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IS SOLAR WORTH IT?

IS SOLAR WORTH IT?

Benefits of using solar panels in your home

5 Reasons to go solaric right now

The option to go renewable

Solar panel systems or solar panels in the Philippines are one of the greatest ways to reduce electric bills and offset energy costs, reduce your carbon footprint and the environmental impact of your home, and contribute to energy independence and a clean, safe, and sustainable future.

To install or not to install?

To install or not to install

If you are at the crossroads and deciding whether to install solar panels or not, here are the main questions to ponder. It is critical that all factors are taken into consideration before making that lifetime investment.

1. Do you want to reduce or eliminate your electric bill?

We live in the Philippines, where the average electricity price for homeowners is the second highest in Asia. It doesn’t stop there. Each year, the power rates surge, steadily going up higher as supply drops, demand boosts, and generation charges inch up. With a Grid Tie Solar Panel System, which is the most affordable and most popular of the solar systems, the solar panel system is connected to the electrical grid. When the sun is out, the house gets its power from the solar panels. When there is no sun (such as when it’s raining or at night time), the system uses electricity from the grid (which is the utility company, or Meralco). Likewise, if more power is generated by the solar system than is used by the house, then the excess energy is fed into the grid. This surplus power that the grid uses is credited by the utility company and is commonly referred to as the Net Metering Program. With a grid tie system on net metering, the home is likely to offset its nighttime power consumption with its daytime export. In doing this, the electric bill is drastically reduced. Sometimes, the bill is even eliminated. This has given birth to the solar trend in the nation today, otherwise known as the #ZeroBill.

2. Do you want to maximize usage of the sun?

Since the Philippines is a tropical country, the average home receives an average of 4.5 hours of sunlight per day. This makes Philippine homes, houses, facilities, structures, warehouses, offices, and buildings one of the best candidates in the world for solar. The sun is a free, unlimited resource, set to shine its light for another 5 billion years. With a solar panel system, the panels continue to draw energy even when the weather is cloudy. Even indirect or diffused sunlight will still power your house. Even cloudy days produce 10% to 20% of the power generated on sunny days. In other words, most especially in the Philippines, the solar panel system is working nearly all day long. It is your choice whether to take advantage of it or not.

3. Are you ready to make an investment with a 5-year ROI?

An investment in a solar panel system typically has a Return on Investment (ROI) of five years or less. That does not take into account the credits you may generate from exporting your excess power to the grid. If you consume all the power that your system generates, you will still achieve ROI in 5 years or less. On top of that, the warranty on your solar panels runs anywhere from 10 to 25 years. This means you generate electricity then have credits from your system for 10 to 25 years. Solar panel systems reduce or eliminate electric bills as soon as the solar is installed, plus they offer long-term savings. This makes the investment a win-win: economically profitable, payback guaranteed, and environmentally responsible.

4. Do you want to increase your home value?

A solar home will have a higher property value and a higher market value. As more and more people all over the world are educated about solar, the demand for solar homes and solar properties continues to increase. Most home or property buyers understand what a home with solar means. With a solar panel system already in place, with initial investment and installation already completed, statistics reveal that most homeowners recognize the resale value increase per installed kilowatt.

5. Do you want to help the environment and help combat climate change?

Solar panel systems use clean energy from the sun. With installed rooftop solar, your home will combat greenhouse gas emissions. This means your dependence on your utility company, which burns fossil fuel to produce electricity, will be less. With a solar home, you will be using a renewable energy source and you will reduce your carbon footprint. You will be directly contributing to a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable planet and future.

If your answers to each of the five questions above is Yes, then solar will most definitely be worth it for you. You will need to be innovative and forward-thinking to understand and embrace the shift to renewables of our modern day world.

Choosing the right solar partner

Choosing the right solar partner

With the right solar partner such as Solaric, the focus will be on the homeowner: to provide clean sustainable energy systems that are economically sensible and environmentally sound. Solaric selects and builds solar systems that are affordable, energy efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and provides the best value to clients.

Turn on the sun

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 5040092, or send an email to info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph for more details.

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MORE THAN 2,000 SOLAR ROOFTOP HOMES LOWER THEIR ELECTRIC BILLS BY 30% TO 70%

Solaric Corp. Vice President Jade De Guzman said that plans to introduce solar panels in Philippine homes will help manage the rising costs of electricity.

“We envision a nation that is powered primarily by solar. The Philippines has sun – so it’s about time we utilize this free, unlimited, renewable resource to our advantage. We all want a greener and cleaner future, for ourselves and for the generations to come,” said De Guzman.

In the last six years, Solaric Corp. has boomed its way to explosive growth, becoming the nation’s leader in solar panel installation and rooftop solar PV systems. As the race for solar began in the country, the clamor for rooftop installations surged, and Solaric rapidly turned on the sun one rooftop at a time, climbing its way to the top of the Philippine residential solar market.

 

Let’s examine the figures

According to research data of Solar Digital Squad Philippines, Solaric accomplished over 2,000 rooftop installations nationwide and deployed over 6 Megawatts of solar, including Commercial, Industrial, and Military projects. Additionally, Solaric has trained over 5,000 individuals in the last six years on solar and its applications, through their trademark workshop training courses known as Solar101 and Solar202.

Startup businesses are sprouting from all over the nation with the intent of entering the country’s booming solar space. Yet, Solaric remains on steady, solar ground with consistent deployment of its solar panels, inverters, equipment and resources, always keeping up with industry trends and forces, and always one step ahead of its competitors. Now the household brand for solar, Solaric surpassed all other solar panel installation Philippines providers based on: capacity financed, installations, megawatts, and market share.

 

Solar market leader

Solaric services the market through tailor-fit turnkey solar solutions that manages everything from start to finish: engineering, design, supply, installation, energization, net metering, and aftersales support. Capitalizing from years of solar system installations, years of technical solar training, and years of serving as the solar resource experts for the corporate sector and key energy officers, Solaric has created a vast network of solar advocates, partners, and installers. This has cultivated its continued success and its own spot in the sunlight.

 

Number one goal is to reduce costs

Efficiency is the target bottom line. Homeowners need to identify their needs: Is there a need to lower monthly electric bills? Are you willing to make that one-time wise business and environmental investment? Do you want to increase revenue? Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Do you want to contribute to a safer, cleaner, and sustainable planet?

 

How to get started

The typical process begins with the homeowner sharing some of the essentials: daytime appliances used and amount of monthly electric bill. After validating their need for solar, a site inspection is conducted by solar engineers. The solar professionals now examine the site, roof, solar capacity, surrounding area, and evaluate the solar project potential or capability. They analyze the power bills of the past months. They determine the most appropriate solar panel installation for the home. They design a solar system that could produce enough power to meet the home’s consumption or usage. PV design is then prepared along with a site survey report and proposal. After discussion and contract signing, equipment delivery and installation ensues. The distinguishing factor of the Solaric team is that they assist you every step of the way – even in the application and processing of the Net Metering Program with the utility company. After energization, the after sales team takes over and provides maintenance services year on year. The entire process is technical but direct.

 

Choosing the right one

With the right solar partner such as Solaric, the focus will be on the homeowner: to provide clean sustainable energy systems that are economically sensible and environmentally sound. Solaric selects and builds solar panels in the Philippines that are affordable, energy efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and provides the best value to clients.

 

Turn on the sun

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 5040092, or send an email to info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph for more details.

At Solaric, we Turn on the Sun.

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2019 IS THE HOTTEST YEAR YET – AND EXPECT THE PHILIPPINES TO HEAT UP EVEN MORE

2019 IS THE HOTTEST YEAR YET – AND EXPECT THE PHILIPPINES TO HEAT UP EVEN MORE

How Do You Know If It’s Time to Get Rooftop Solar?

REGINA ROME
Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
April 23, 2019

 

How bad is El Niño?

The weather is ridiculously hot and extreme. On top of that, it is made worse by climate change. They say 2019 is the hottest year in recorded human history. Even the United Nations confirmed in an analysis that the last four years were the hottest in terms of global temperature records, which is, in fact a “clear sign of continuing long-term climate change”.

So, it is in fact true. There is indeed an urgent and critical need for action to address climate change and global warming in the Philippines through the use of solar systems. Another striking fact is this: the 20 warmest years in history all occurred within the last 22 years.

Additionally, increased temperatures are also known to contribute to extreme weather conditions such as droughts, hurricanes, and flash floods. In the Arctic and Antarctica, even the sea ice cover is melting. Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are getting smaller. This is our present-day reality.

 

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Yet much of the world continues to rely on fossil fuels. This means that greenhouse gases will continue to be emitted and will continue to increase. Heat will continue to be trapped in the atmosphere. In other words, this means there will be more heat in the coming years.

“We cannot seem to make a clear, concise decision, especially when it comes to climate change and the planet’s future,” says Jade De Guzman, Vice President of Solaric Corp. “It’s like knowing the fire is burning hot, yet we stick our fingers in the flame anyway. I don’t know how else to put it. Clear and present danger. The Arctic will no longer have sea ice – and this is the first, in the last one billion years. The question is: are we prepared? What are we doing about it?”

 

Answer the question

Are we ready for the consequences of such a global occurrence? Such changes will adversely affect everything we know: agriculture, economics, climate, food, biology, life.

“The truth is, we can most certainly keep up with the pace of global warming. Simply by keeping up with technology. We know this, and we are aware of this. But are we doing anything about it?” asks Mike De Guzman, President of Solaric Corp. “Are you adopting a clean, sustainable, and renewable lifestyle?”

The goal is to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gases. The goal is renewable energy. Norway is already over 97% renewable. Half of Sweden is onboard. Germany recently announced that it is shutting down all of its coal plants.

California was the first to lead the solar trend. Last year, China installed more than half the world market of global PV. Yet, here in the Philippines, what are the homeowners, companies, and entire industries doing to increase their renewable energy usage to reduce waste and emissions, and transition to more sustainable living?

 

What about us?

With the Solar Adoption Act being brewed, the Philippines is clearly on the renewable path towards a more sustainable 2030.

“If the Philippines does its part to reverse climate change, our country needs to install at least 300 MegaWatts a year of solar,” emphasizes Mike De Guzman, “because for the world, they may be halfway through their renewable transition journeys but for us Filipinos, the solar revolution is just getting started.”

 

Turn on the sun

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.

For more information on solar power systems in the Philippines and solar system installations, click here. If you also want to #TurnOnTheSun then give us a call at 5040092 or 09178603141 or visit www.solaric.com.ph.

At Solaric, we Turn on the Sun.

 

 

Regina Rome is a solar analyst with the Solar Digital Squad Research.

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WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF LAND, THERE’S ALWAYS WATER

WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF LAND, THERE’S ALWAYS WATER

Solar technologies are now available on both land and water

 

REGINA ROME
Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
December 1, 2018

 

The mind-blowing solar boom

Today, the market is flooded with a vast array of solar tech options: crystalline silicon panels, organic and carbon nanotube cells, multi-junction solar cells, thin-film solar panels in the Philippines, solar farms, solar plants, and a variety of other solar power generation hubs. In year 2017 alone, the United States installed more than 10 gigawatts of solar PV. A more mind-blowing statistic is the fact that five states in America now generate at least 10% of their electricity from solar. Now if only the rest of the world would follow suit.

 

Rooftop solar PV is now better, cheaper, and cooler

The solar PV market has taken a quantum leap. As of the moment, silicon photovoltaic panels are leading the race. The debate on the streets is about which tech is going to rule in a few years. Whatever it is, no matter which way it is turned around, it still remains the power of the sun. Countries all over the world are now eyeing the possibility of requiring all new homes to install solar.

 

Then there was Tesla

The Tesla solar roof tiles seem to have never really become the hit we imagined it would become. Speculations declare that the problem was the competition in terms of price. The typical rooftop solar prices had dropped so ridiculously low, making residential rooftop solar available to just about anyone. Building integrated PV (BIPV) had difficulty staking its claim in the market because the available alternative was cheaper and more affordable.

 

Floating solar

The challenge: finding land for solar. The solution: they put solar on water. And so now we have it unraveled before our very eyes: floating PV (which are PV panels mounted on platforms that float on lakes and bodies of water). What are the advantages of these floating solar things? Not too much site preparation required and the panels remain at a cooler temperature which will enhance their efficiency. Although floating PV was born in 2007, it is only beginning to trend this 2018. South Korea boasts its Geumjeon floating solar power plant. Japan and China are lining up to do the same. In 2017 alone, 100 MW of floating PV was installed on the planet. Project talk is that one is set for construction in Indonesia in 2019.

 

Unstoppable takeover

As solar PV continues to take over the planet, more sub-markets are beginning to emerge that solve challenges arising in the midst of this era of technology. Now there is even saltwater PV which is also referred to as offshore solar. This type sits on harbors or bays beside wind or oil platforms. Since saltwater PV is still in pilot phase, its potential has yet to be determined.

So let’s sit back and relax and keep up with the latest alternative solar tech developments. The widespread dominance is clear. We never know what mind-blowing solar milestone to expect next.

 

For more information on solar power systems and solar panel prices, click here.

Visit this page, call +63.5040092, or email info@solaric.com.ph

 

 

Regina Rome is a solar analyst with the Solar Digital Squad Research.

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THE HASSLE-FREE CONVENIENCE OF ROOFTOP SOLAR

THE HASSLE-FREE CONVENIENCE OF ROOFTOP SOLAR

REGINA ROME
Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
November 27, 2018

 

Emergence of the rooftop solar trend

Going solar is now the trend for the typical Filipino homeowners, as they shift gears towards more sustainable and renewable lifestyles. Rooftop solar through PV technology has become the most affordable and cost-efficient renewable technology of this age. Rooftop PV has become increasingly affordable, especially now as the costs of solar panels in the Philippines have decreased in the last five years.

 

The rooftop solar tech bill

Senator Grace Poe introduced a bill clamoring for a law promoting the use of solar energy in the midst of ever-increasing electricity costs. Senate Bill No. 1719, an Act known as the “Solar Rooftop Adoption Act of 2017”, promotes the use of solar panels on the rooftop of residential, commercial, industrial, and government buildings by amending Republic Act 9513, or the Renewable Energy Act of 2008.

Highlights of the bill include establishing net metering interconnection standards and pricing methodology, standardization of permits and licensing requirements (by the Department of Energy, Energy Regulatory Commission, National Renewable Energy Board, and Department of Interior and Local Government), development of solar installation loans, installation of solar panels on government buildings, appropriations to carry out the provisions of the Act, and implementing rules and regulations.

The passing of this bill would result in decreased costs in electricity for households and business establishments due to rooftop solar. The Senate committee on Energy, chaired by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, is now examining the bill.

 

Improving the law that promotes solar

Poe enumerated proposals to enhance the effectivity of the bill and to encourage the adoption of rooftop solar in the country, mainly: removal of the 100-kilowatt cap on distributed generation to allow large-scale electricity consumers to avail of the net metering program; insertion of a provision that the same price should be applied to imported electricity and exported electricity to the grid by end users; standardization of licenses and permits required to install rooftop solar; and the institutionalization of rooftop solar loan programs.

 

Convenience of rooftop solar

Rooftop solar is convenient. It’s affordable and cost-efficient. Installation takes hours to days. The convenience guaranteed by rooftop solar is unmatched by any other renewable technology known to man.

 

The solar vision

“In an ideal world, we want to convert all buildings to green buildings. We want all newly constructed homes to install solar. In ten years in an ideal world, I envision all houses to be on solar. By year 2030, majority of the nation’s energy should be derived from renewable energy sources. Only then can we have a clean and renewable Philippines,” added the solar expert Mike De Guzman, President of Solaric Corp. “In our own little way, this is how we can contribute to a safer and more sustainable planet.”

 

For more information on solar power systems and solar panel prices, click here.

Visit this page, call +63.5040092, or email info@solaric.com.ph

 

 

Regina Rome is a solar analyst with the Solar Digital Squad Research.

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