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WHY ALL NEW HOMES IN THE PHILIPPINES NEED SOLAR

WHY ALL NEW HOMES IN THE PHILIPPINES NEED SOLAR

Homes Under Construction Should Finally Understand Why They Need to Turn On The Sun

 

Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
February 11, 2019

 

Why the buzz on solar

In the Philippines, there are 309 houses under construction every single day, which is a total of 113,097 homes under construction in 2016, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. Imagine if these newly constructed homes had the potential to produce as much energy as they would consume! Think energy-efficient and technology-focused. Zero in on reduced costs. The result: a safe, healthy, clean, renewable and sustainable future in the Philippines. Solar systems are the key to this.

 

Electric bills in the Philippines

Filipinos are constantly facing the challenge of rising utility bills. Most of the time, we have to sacrifice comfort for the sake of settling the payment on that electric bill. The solution is to work around the problem. Instead of just consuming power like most people, take one step further. Don’t just consume power – produce it as well. How is this done? Rooftop solar. Depending on the roof, design, energy consumption needs, daytime power usage, sun exposure, and a variety of other factors, a solar panel system could be installed and this would produce all the electricity needed for the home or building. What happens then? That house or building would reduce the carbon footprint and make a world a cleaner and healthier planet to live in.

 

What about the rest of the world?

In the United States, California has mandated that by 2020, all homes and low-rise buildings under construction must install rooftop solar. Although that is the first time that a state has required such, similar laws exist in various cities in the United States that involve renewable energy, in this day and age of climate change. According to the Net-Zero Energy Coalition, the United States has 12,000 Net-Zero single family and multi-family homes, which are figures based on the average annual new home constructions in the state of California. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Energy estimated about 39 percent of the total energy consumed in the country was in the residential and commercial sectors. A majority of the energy was produced by fossil fuels like coal, petroleum and natural gas. Now if solar panels are installed, then there would be more energy-efficient homes, structures, and facilities.

Tropical climate solution: Energy efficient homes in the Philippines.
So what do we do with our reality since the Philippines has one of the highest rates of electricity per kilowatt-hour in Asia? Many Filipino homes are dependent on electricity to power their aircon and fans so that they can endure the hot temperatures of the day’s summer heat. This then is the main reason why energy efficiency is becoming an important focus and priority to keep in mind when buying or building a new house or home in the Philippines. Solar systems have the potential to reduce your power bill significantly.

 

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. Solaric is now zoning in on corporate and industrial projects to offer them the same cost reductions. Solaric is the recognized leader in solar panel installations in the Philippines. The Solaric installers and engineers are well-known troubleshooting experts. They work hard to ensure that solar panel systems run efficiently and seamlessly, so that every single homeowner with rooftop solar can 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.

For more information, please visit www.solaric.com.ph or email us at info@solaric.com.ph call 5040092 or 09178603141.

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.

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR HOMEOWNERS WITH ROOFTOP SOLAR

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR HOMEOWNERS WITH ROOFTOP SOLAR

Common Problems and Solutions to Your Solar Panel System

 

Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
 February 11, 2019

 

You need to know the basics

Residential rooftop solar systems in the Philippines are taking over. Such solar power systems are typically low maintenance, but only if you use an experienced and qualified installer. It is always wise for the homeowners to familiarize themselves with the basic issues and challenges that come with owning a solar power system. In the same way, when you purchase your very first car, you need to know what to do in the event that it overheats, or runs out of gas, or has a flat tire. Every homeowner with solar should know how to identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot a basic solar power system issue. With solar as the gamechanger in this day and age, here are some tips for the homeowners on troubleshooting solar panels.

 

Your solar power system is not producing the usual power

For instance, you may observe that your solar power system is not producing the usual power, but you may not know the reason why. Now let us explore the issues behind variances in your system’s performance.

 

Check out the electrical wiring

Maybe your wiring is loose. When the wiring is loose for your solar power system, it can result in unexpected electrical issues. Keep in mind that your solar panel system, depending on the type, may be linked photovoltaic cells and batteries and inverters. This means there are many connections where the wiring may fail. In order to correct such wiring discrepancies, you need to talk to a solar installer expert. The installer has tools to pinpoint problems and disconnect parts that may cause additional damage to your solar panel system. If your system has a monitoring tool in place, then you can actually see the power performance of your system on your mobile phone. This then allows you to identify the issue of your system easily and quickly.

 

Heat fade is common

One issue that can result due to temperature problems is the fact that the solar panel system may overheat. This happens when the temperature runs up too high, and this causes your solar panels to produce less power. This is a common issue. During such instances, you may discover that your system receives less power during the hottest times of the sun or the day.

 

Dirty and damaged solar panel systems

As a homeowner, you should also be highly aware that the dirt on your solar panels can cause serious performance issues. This means dirt of any kind: dust, debris, leaves, and other objects. Such dirt reduces panel efficiency and thus affect power production.

 

Cleaning and maintenance

This is why cleaning and maintenance of your solar panel system must be done on a regular basis by the solar panel experts, or by a solar panel cleaning crew. Otherwise, your power output will decrease each year.

 

What if the system still isn’t performing like it used to, even after cleaning?
In such instances, since each system is designed uniquely, then contact your installers, or solar experts, who can correctly and efficiently perform diagnostic steps for electrical issues. Provide the solar crew the problems, timeframe, errors, observations, power losses, and all other relevant information so they can conduct a detailed assessment and identify the core issue.

 

Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

Solaric has established its name across the renewable industry as a proven and reputable leader of rooftop solar systems in the Philippines. 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. Solaric is now zoning in on corporate and industrial projects to offer them the same cost reductions. Solaric is the recognized leader in solar panel installations in the Philippines. The Solaric installers and engineers are well-known troubleshooting experts. They work hard to ensure that solar panel systems run efficiently and seamlessly, so that every single homeowner with rooftop solar can 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.

 

For more information, please visit www.solaric.com.ph or email us at info@solaric.com.ph call 5040092 or 09178603141.

 

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.

 

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

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MERALCO vs SOLAR: WHICH IS CHEAPER?

MERALCO vs SOLAR: WHICH IS CHEAPER?

REGINA ROME

Solar Digital Squad

Manila, Philippines

January 15, 2019

 

Tapping the solar potential

The facts remain. The Philippines has one of the highest electricity rates on the planet and the highest in Asia. How can the Philippines lower its cost of power? How can the Philippines improve national energy security? There is only one answer: by tapping the potential of solar rooftop energy. The solution is to drive the potential of solar systems in the Philippines to ensure lower power rates.

 

What’s in it for the utility?

People are asking a simple question: what exactly is the incentive for the utility? Why should they transition from coal when that has been working for them for decades? The unanswered question drives the Philippines to continue trudging along in the power sector without gaining momentum into what we all know is the renewable energy future. Tomorrow is all about RE. Tomorrow is all about energy efficiency. Tomorrow is all about distributed storage.

 

What’s going on?

The buzz in the circuit reports that there are eight solar projects in line amounting to over $1 billion. The target is 8 gigawatts of solar installations by the year 2030, with 35% of that energy being generated by rooftop solar. That in itself is an investment value of nearly $3 billion in solar systems in the Philippines.

 

Solaric Vice President Jade De Guzman said, “There is evidently a tremendous opportunity to shift towards a safer and more renewable Philippines. It’s about time we replace old school energy involving fossil fuel and coal, and anything detrimental to the planet and the human population. There are so many feasible options available to us, wind, hydro, geothermal, and of course solar – which remains top of the list in terms of being affordable and diverse. It’s a no-brainer.”

 

Breaking it down

“Each kilowatt of rooftop solar we install is equivalent to a decrease in the import of coal and diesel power. That simple fact alone saves our nation billions of dollars each year,” said Mike De Guzman, President of Solaric Corp. “Our only roadblocks now are regulatory — let’s look forward to regulations being passed that makes sense and leads us towards a renewable nation.”

 

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

 

For more information, please visit www.solaric.com.ph or email us at info@solaric.com.ph call 5040092 or 09178603141.

 

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.

 

Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

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 in the Philippines and has delivered significant cost reductions in electricity expenses, as well as milestone contributions to a cleaner, greener, and renewable future. Solaric is now zoning in on corporate and industrial projects to offer them the same cost reductions. Welcome to the new generation of solar and turning on the sun.

 

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

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5 REASONS TO CELEBRATE SOLAR THIS 2018

5 REASONS TO CELEBRATE SOLAR THIS 2018

REGINA ROME
Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
December 22, 2018

 

What a fantastic year 2018 has been for solar systems in the Philippines! To end this record-breaking 2018 alongside the yuletide season, here are 8 reasons to celebrate the solar revolution.

 

  • PH ranked number 1 in Asia in solar power (and 5th worldwide)

The Philippines not only hosts 7 of the 50 biggest solar projects globally, but the nation also made it to the top spot among developing countries in Asia for solar power, in terms of using solar photovoltaic systems for generating power, according to a firm report by Dutch consultancy firm. Another Rotterdam-based firm, Solarplaza, placed the Philippines fifth globally, following Chile, South Africa, Brazil, and Thailand.

 

  • PH held its first public consultation for Senate Bill 1719, otherwise known as the Solar Adoption Act

In November 2018, author of SB 1719 Senator Grace Poe, alongside Senate Energy Committee Chair Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, held a Senate hearing and sought to correct operational flaws of the 2008 Renewable Energy Act. These include the removal of the 100kWp limit for solar installation per meter, review of buy back rates to be at parity with retail electricity rates, ease of financing, and expedited permitting for solar projects.

 

  • PV prices continue to drop

Solar continues to boom in popularity, precisely because the solar PV prices have continued to drop, making rooftop solar more affordable and feasible for the average citizen.

 

  • More than 5,000 trained on SOLAR101 and SOLAR202

Several years ago, Filipinos did not really know much about solar energy or understand the technical applications behind solar panels and PV technology. Then Solaric stepped in and trained them on solar power and solar panel systems through monthly SOLAR101 and SOLAR202 seminar workshops. To date, there have been over 5,000 who have completed the certificate course.

 

  • Global trends show that there will be a strong market increase of 25% for solar next year

PV Info Link released data early this month that reflected a strong market increase of 25% for solar next year. PV Info Link analysts claim that 16 countries around the globe will increase its solar capacity by more than 1 GigaWatt, with a total estimate for next year at around 112 GW. Data was based on statistical numbers and solar targets of countries worldwide.

 

Solaric is the leader in rooftop solar

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 in the Philippines and has delivered significant cost reductions in electricity expenses, as well as milestone contributions to a cleaner, greener, and renewable future. Solaric is now zoning in on corporate and industrial projects to offer them the same cost reductions. Welcome to the new generation of solar and turning on the sun.

 

It’s almost 2019.

Of course there’s a game plan. It’s almost 2019 and Filipinos are being ushered into the era of solar energy and sustainable living. “Solaric still has a lot of work to do. If the Philippines does its part to reverse climate change, our country needs to install at least 300 MegaWatts a year of solar rooftop,” says Solaric President Mike De Guzman.

 

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 GARCIA FAMILY SECRET

THE GARCIA FAMILY SECRET

The Real Reason They Chose Solaric

 

REGINA ROME
Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
November 17, 2018

 

Need to explore options

Pichon and Athena Garcia were married in 2013. When they had their baby boy Thoren, major changes had to be made. Pichon and Athena had to spend most of their time at home. As a baby, Thoren had a lot of rashes and allergies. The doctors prohibited him from being out in the sun for a long period of time. When he was at home, he had to be inside an airconditioned room. Technically, the aircon in the house had to be on all day without having a solar system in the Philippines.

Deciding to invest

Deciding to invest

This happened at a time when Pichon and Athena just finished construction of their home. They had just started their family. They had a baby boy. “I thought having the aircon on all the time was something really expensive. I didn’t know if we could afford it,” said Athena.

They decided to consider installing solar. They were uncertain if it was something they could afford in the long run, but they decided to explore the solar alternative.

 

What Solaric offered

“Solaric checked our (electric) bill. They offered tailor-fit solutions specific to our needs. They patterned the number of panels they would install based on our monthly power consumption,” Pichon explained.

Solaric installed an off grid solar power system on the roof of the Garcia home, with six solar panels.

 

Benefits of solar

The results were amazing. The aircon runs all day now for Thoren. The household runs appliances all throughout the day every day without a shred of guilt.

“I can turn on the power anytime I want. We don’t have to worry about electricity!” exclaimed Athena, while playfully cuddling Thoren.

Something to talk about

Something to talk about

“Our friends are envious. On average, they spend about 20 to 30 thousand a month on electric bills. Then they get shocked when they find out our bill is only 5 thousand a month. They can’t seem to believe it. What? How?!” Pichon shares with us in animated fashion.

“And I tell them…we have Solaric,” Pichon adds, while pointing upward to the roof of their house.

“We advocate renewable energy of course. We love the fact that we save money and we save the environment too. That’s win-win all the way!” Athena smiles.

And that is the Garcia family secret – they turned on the sun. So why don’t you do it too?

 

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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SENATOR POE PROMOTES THE SOLAR ROOFTOP ADOPTION ACT

SENATOR POE PROMOTES THE SOLAR ROOFTOP ADOPTION ACT

REGINA ROME
Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
November 17, 2018

 

These are historic and monumental times for clean, safe, and renewable energy in the Philippines. The nation is now recognizing the critical importance of sustainable energy systems.

 

Senator Poe promotes solar energy

Senator Grace Poe introduced a bill clamoring for a law promoting the use of solar system in the Philippines 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, implementing rules and regulations,

 

A greener future

The Philippines is going strong about going green. Even the biggest real estate developers and our government leaders are concerned about environmental consciousness. Sustainable design and structure rule the game and the word is out that to ensure a bright future, we all have to find ways to lead green and sustainable lifestyles. All this brings us to one common path towards a renewable future.

 

Hooking on to the solar trend

Going solar is one of the more fundamental ways that anyone can shift to a greener lifestyle. Through an array of photovoltaic cells, sunlight is converted to electricity. This has become the most affordable and cost-efficient renewable technology of this era.

“Energy from the sun is unlimited, and that’s a fact for another 5 billion years,” said Solaric President Mike De Guzman, during an interview at the Solaric Showroom in Makati by “Sea Princess” Tessa Prieto-Valdes about going green. He went on to talk about providing clean energy with no greenhouse gas emissions, and the more important issues to address in investing in a solar power system. “With solar, you save money. You save the environment. You are cost-efficient. You avoid increasing power costs. You increase your property value. You assume a dual role by being a consumer and a producer of power. Energy from solar is now cheaper than energy from a new gas burning power plant,” emphasized De Guzman.

 

Convenience of rooftop solar

Senator Poe, who is also the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services, added, “The State recognizes energy security and electricity affordability as necessary components of inclusive, sustained and broad-based growth. No other technology, renewable or otherwise, could match the convenient installation attributed to rooftop solar,” as she pressed for the law promoting solar energy.

 

Aligning visions

“Solaric’s vision is very straightforward, and very aligned to Senator Poe’s vision for rooftop solar. 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, I envision all houses in exclusive subdivisions 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 cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Philippines,” added the solar expert De Guzman.

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

Visit this page or 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 SOLARIC SYSTEM: 3 THINGS YOU DON’T REALIZE UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY TURN ON THE SUN

THE SOLARIC SYSTEM: 3 THINGS YOU DON’T REALIZE UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY TURN ON THE SUN

REGINA ROME
Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
November 17, 2018

 

The Solaric System

In 2013, Lito Mercado took a risk. He made a wise investment, turned on the sun, and switched on his newly-installed Solaric Roof, with the latest solar system in the Philippines, in their house in an exclusive gated subdivision in Makati, Philippines.

 

What’s it like to have solar?

“Well it has been absolutely worth it,” Lito tell Solar Digital Squad. “If you have the finances to make the investment, then do it now. The ROI (return on investment) makes sense. We help save the environment. We spend less. We save more. We have everything to gain and nothing to lose. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it all over again.”

Mercado and his family have always wanted to go solar. Unfortunately, the roof type on their house meant that no solar suppliers would install panels on top of them due to quality and type. In 2013, after yet another round of quotes and site visits, they decided to renovate and replace their roof.

 

Solaric benefits

“The thing with solar is that the power is generated from the sun. Thanks to all these advances in technology today, we can now actually use the sun to our advantage. We can harness the solar energy and use it to power our homes and businesses!” he exclaims.

Here are three things that Lito learned after installing Solaric and turning on the sun for his house.

  • Protect the planet

Compared to other energy sources, solar energy is the renewable with no negative impact to the environment. No greenhouse and no pollution. Going solar means protecting our planet because it’s green, clean and renewable. The typical residential solar power system eliminates an average of three tons of carbon emissions annually, which is equivalent to planting 100 trees each year.

  • Reduce the electric bill

“As a homeowner, I experienced a lower electric bill. This translated to more savings,” added Lito.

Generating your own power as a homeowner means that you will be using less power from the electricity provider. This means lower monthly electric bills. Additionally, through the Net Metering Program, you can also sell your unused electricity that you have generated. Most homeowners with Solaric sell their excess power to the utility company. In doing this, the homeowner becomes a producer AND a consumer (this is the ultimate secret to reducing, if not eliminating, those power bills).

  • Increased home value

Solaric homes have higher property values. As more people are educated on solar, the demand for solar increases exponentially. A home that produces power and has its own solar power system has increased home value. Even a standard 5-kilowatt Solaric PV system means that there is added resale value to your house.

“I didn’t realize that my investment in Solaric would be so rewarding!” exclaimed Lito Mercado, while pointing to the signature sunlight switch logo of Solaric.

 

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

Visit this page or 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 Future is Bright: Top Three Design and Construction Trends for 2019

The Future is Bright: Top Three Design and Construction Trends for 2019

Powering spaces with sunlight

Solaric rooftop project

In a world that’s getting darker due to climate change and calamities brought about by dwindling natural resources, people are seeking for the light at the end of the global warming tunnel. Some of them are turning to installing solar systems; even the Philippines, have caught on and started joining this important movement. Who would have thought that people can just to look up at the sun for answers? Yes, the future is indeed green and bright.

With the ongoing developments in technology, we are now learning how to harness the gifts of Mother Nature to make daily life easy. Such gifts include safe, clean, and renewable energy sources like water, wind, and the sun. Ever since the discovery of the photovoltaic effect by Edmond Becquerel in 1839, man began to utilize the Sun’s heat to power machines and light up infrastructures. Over time, we’ve discovered the true power of the sun – that is a much better alternative energy source compared to fossil fuels because it’s cleaner and requires minimal maintenance.

This big ball of energy will continue to be a necessity in our lives until the end of time. And there’s no better time to introduce and develop more sustainable energy sources, environmentally-friendly materials, and energy efficient electrical equipment, than now. Below are five design and construction trends for a greener and brighter 2019.

TREND # 1: CLEAN AND RENEWABLE

Most countries in the world still rely on traditional power sources like coal, oil, and natural gases. These resources are finite and will dwindle over the next few years, not to mention the impracticality of it all since acquiring these resources demand so much from the environment. Renewable resources, meanwhile, can be procured easily, and energy production is safer and cleaner. Australia also launched a plan for its public housing pool, which involved the installation of solar panels and batteries in 50,000 homes within four years. The trend is now to harness power from renewable energy sources.

 

TREND #2: COST EFFICIENCY

Solaric has brought solar power to mainstream. With solar now taking the lead and making the trend, the power of turning on the sun is in the limelight like never before. Clean energy and solar power advocates emphasize that the reduction in power bills or electric bills actually make the investment wise and sound. With the rates of solar systems at an all-time low, homeowners are now making that household switch to solar, along with establishments such as schools, factories, malls, farms, and more. What makes the solar switch even better is the fact that homeowners can benefit from the net metering program, wherein they are credited for their excess power. With solar power as the cheapest source of renewable energy, then it only makes sense to harness this sunshine and turn on the sun – especially with today’s low-cost solar panels and affordable solar power for homes. The investment is a win-win, for homeowners and entrepreneurs alike.

TREND #3: PASSIVE SOLAR HOMES

TREND #3: PASSIVE SOLAR HOMES

A warmer future calls for energy efficient houses. Passive solar homes collect heat as the sun shines through roofs and windows and retains it in materials that store heat, known as thermal mass. The share of the home’s heating load that the passive solar design can meet is called the passive solar fraction, and depends on the area of glazing and the amount of thermal mass. The ideal ratio of thermal mass to glazing varies by climate. Well-designed passive solar homes also provide daylight all year and comfort during the colder seasons through the use of nighttime ventilation.

Ultra-efficient homes

Ultra-efficient homes also combine state-of-the-art energy-efficient construction, appliances, and lighting with commercially available renewable energy systems, such as solar roofs, electricity, and water heating. By taking advantage of the climate and site conditions, architects and designers can incorporate passive solar heating and cooling and energy-efficient strategies to design and construction. The intent is to reduce home and business energy use as cost-effectively as possible.

For instance, a solar roof like Solaric’s PV roof is designed to reflect sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. These rooftops reduce energy bills, improve indoor comfort, and may extend the service life of the roof. These roofs usually have special reflective pigments or are white to reflect sunlight. A light-colored roof absorbs less than 50 percent of the solar energy, which reduces a roof’s temperature. In contrast, dark roofs absorb 90 percent of the solar energy. On the other hand, green roofs are perfect for urban buildings with flat or shallow-pit roofs. Green roofs include anything from basic plant cover to a working garden.

 

The Future Will Continue Shining

The technology and understanding of clean and green energy will continue to develop as renewable technology becomes more viable and attractive for homes and buildings. The routes to energy, particularly through renewable means, will diversify and will receive a far greater level of attention from the thinking consumer, and applies to all design and construction trends.

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SOLARIC: THE KING OF ROOFTOP SOLAR

SOLARIC: THE KING OF ROOFTOP SOLAR

REGINA ROME
Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
November 15, 2018

 

It’s 2018, and Solaric rules the rooftops.

Climbing up to the top

Climbing up to the top

Solaric is unlike any other company in the ever-growing solar industry of the nation. Solaric delivers cost effective power through clean, safe, and renewable energy. The solar options—such as the solar system in the Philippines—being offered are economically sensible and environmentally sound.

They deliver sustainable energy systems nationwide, available to every homeowner, business, school, non-profit, government, and non-government organizations in the country. Solaric has installed thousands of panels in thousands of homes, factories, buildings, warehouses, military sites, and commercial and industrial sites all over the Philippines.

Solaric has taken the lead in large scale commercial and residential installations, as well as solar equipment sales. No other solar entity can keep up with their pace, and installation rate accelerates each year, leaving rivals scratching their heads and wondering why they can’t seem to keep up.

 

It all started with Yolanda

In November 2013, one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded in world history rocked the Philippines. Typhoon Haiyan (also known as Typhoon Yolanda) was referred to as the country’s deadliest typhoon, being the strongest storm recorded at landfall and the strongest typhoon ever recorded in terms of one-minute sustained wind speed.

Yolanda devastated most of Surigao, Eastern Samar, and Tacloban City, bringing their inhabitants to their knees. By heart, Solaric was called to duty when catastrophe struck.

All existing inventory was reallocated to relief efforts. There were absolutely no expectations of getting paid. In Tacloban and Malapascua, Solaric embarked on a mission to energize schools, churches, homes, and relief centers where there was no grid, no diesel, no funds, and no government support.

Solaric delivered power in the worst possible operating conditions when others would not, or could not. Why? Because the truth about Solaric is that they are passionate about turning on the sun and making a difference in people’s lives. This volunteer effort gave birth to a ripple effect that became the solar trend.

Untold glorious secrets

Untold glorious secrets

What distinguishes Solaric? It is actually an interesting combination of several major elements.

 

Quality & Reliability

Solaric guarantees solid solar systems in the Philippines; they fastidiously protects their reputation with engineering excellence. They take pride in declaring their systems as reliable as the sun, and take great efforts in providing their clients with continuity of service. On top of that, they offer “no-nonsense” warranties.

 

Systems Integrator

Solaric is the all-in-one solution. They perform the entire process: inspection, engineering, design, procurement, construction, and installation. Solaric offers integrated, customized solutions. They examine the clients’ energy usage, identify cost-cutting opportunities, and provide tailor-made solutions that are designed to address the specific needs of each and every client.

 

Value for Money

Solaric guarantees systems that are affordable and cost effective. With reputable industry partners, Solaric extends the best possible prices, warranty, and after-sales service.

Solaric offers the best value for cost. They install solar that will maximize your value. Solaric offers its clients only the best products at the best possible price. Their systems result in significant cost savings and bill reductions. Their main goal is to reduce your power bill by using proven PV technology.

 

Pioneer of Net Metering

Solaric has the most successful track record in the implementation of Meralco’s Net Metering Program, and they are the pioneers of the “Peak / Off-Peak + Net Metering.”

Solaric was the first to obtain the ERC’s “COC” in the Meralco Franchise area, and they have installed the first utility recognized grid tie solar installations in many cities throughout the archipelago.

 

They Walk the Talk

The Solaric headquarters is completely off grid. It was built from 100% recycled materials. It operates primarily on solar power, and has a rainwater and aircon water collection system.

 

Team Excellence

Solaric is composed of the most experienced clean energy project management and installation teams in the country. Solaric engineers serve clients all over the Philippines.

Their people are creative and engaged – everyone goes the extra mile (or extra watt). A closer look takes us to the core of their company culture, which is really about the constant pursuit for excellence.

“One of the most important lessons that we’ve learned in the last five years is about setting the bar. What we really did was show you how to raise that bar, because mediocre is never acceptable. So now you have that extraordinary Solaric DNA inside of you. That is how we’ve reached such spectacular levels of success. And that is how we keep thinking about bigger, better, brighter. So take that insane momentum, and continue to fuel it, until your contagious passion for excellence has infected each and every single person you interact with. There will be mistakes and challenges. But we have to learn from these and rise up, because that is exactly how we will keep our legendary status,” wrote Solaric Vice President Jade De Guzman, in her mid-year email to the employees.

 

Solaric is transforming the nation. Solaric is helping Filipinos usher in the era of solar energy and sustainable living. This is how and why Solaric has become king.

When surveying people in the renewable energy industry at a recent WiRA event, Ms. Airine Kaufmann commented: “When you’re talking about solar in the Philippines, the first name for a reliable EPC that comes to mind is really Solaric, whether it’s for grid tied solutions or micro and mini grids” said Airine Kaufmann, a senior analyst at Kaufmann Renewables. “I suppose that is their advantage after years of turning on that sun!”

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

You can also 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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MANONG AND THE GIFT OF POWER

MANONG AND THE GIFT OF POWER

SOLARIC LIGHTS UP A SARI SARI STORE

 

REGINA ROME
Solar Digital Squad
Manila, Philippines
November 10, 2018

 

Flashback

Solaric has been busy for the last 5 years installing rooftop solar systems all over the Philippines – from large industrial steel plants, to cold storage facilities, to factories and warehouses and buildings, to thousands of homes and businesses in Asia. The very simple story of Manong Rodel was one of the more memorable installations.

 

Throwback 2014

Situated across the street from the Solaric stock house on J.P. Rizal in Makati City is a small sari-sari store, owned by Manong Rodel. Three years ago, the store had no electric power and no connection to the utility provider, because he could not get a certificate of electrical inspection. Manong Rodel’s work-around to the problem was to use a kerosene lamp for light and a car battery for power. When the car battery needed to be charged, Manong would walk four blocks away just to charge the battery at Php60 per charge. The power would last them for five days of power. Manong Rodel and his wife had been living there since 2006. They were a nice, honest, and hardworking couple. “Ang tagal na namin dito,” said Manong Rodel’s wife, “kahit minsan, hindi kami nagka-ilaw dito. Talagang gasera lang.”

What the Solaric Founders did

What the Solaric Founders did

Manong Rodel recalled how the Founders of Solaric had reached out to help him. “Noong nakita po ni Boss Mike at Mam Jade, binigyan muna kaming chargeable solar. Nung bumalik sila galling Tacloban, pinakabitan kami ng solar panel. Tuloy tuloy na po yung power namin, walang palto yon.”

“I go 1,200 kilometers to go to Tacloban to power schools. Yet right in front of me was a hardworking, nice, and honest couple and yet, they had no power,” said Solaric President Mike De Guzman. “And that’s our expertise: to bring power anywhere.”

 

Solaric turned on the sun for Manong

So the Solaric team went to work and installed a solar panel on the roof of Manong Rodel’s sari sari store. Finally, after eight years in the darkness, Manong now had power for his lights, electric fans, radio, and other appliances.

“Buti nalang may pusong ginto si Boss Mike. Ngayon lang kami nagka-ilaw,” Manong Rodel added, as his eyes filled with tears of joy.

 

And then there was a typhoon

Typhoon Glenda (otherwise known as Typhoon Rammasun) was one of the only two Category 5 super typhoons recorded in the South China Sea, and was the first typhoon to directly impact the Philippines in 2014. Typhoon Glenda came and knocked out power in the entire city of Makati in July 2014. For a few days, there was a city black out and no one had electric power. Except one small sari-sari store owned by Manong Rodel.

We would like to share a short solar story on giving and receiving.It has been a very busy 3 years putting Solaric in many places across the Philippines. From Large industrial steel plants, cold storage facilities, hundreds of homes and businesses. One of our more memorable installations is still Manong's Sari Sari store. It was an installation we did because we felt we had to something.On times of need, manong always offered me parking, a rare luxury in Makati but have not asked anything in return. One day I noticed Manong carrying a heavy 20kg battery so he can run his light bulb, he carries it over 400 meters to get it charged for 40 pesos and it runs his lights for about 4 days before conking out. You see Manong house is not a formal house, he has no meter and honorable enough not to do the "jumper". His only option for power is kerosene lamp or 12v battery with bulb that needs constant carrying and charging. As a Solar systems integrator, this was an easy energy problem to fix and subconsciously irritated us as it was a solvable energy problem on front of our store. We took care of that by putting in a spare solar panel we had around and a simple offgrid setup. We valued Manong's generosity by giving us parking and rewarded him with the gift of power. Merry Christmas to our customers and our FB fans. We look forward in serving 2017 and beyond.From Mike and the Solaric Family.www.solaric.com.ph

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The gift of power

The gift of power

As a systems integrator and as the leader in rooftop solar, Solaric is always on the look out for energy problems to fix, because the way they view it, all energy problems can be solved. So when the Solaric Founders noticed that problem, they installed a solar panel and a simple offgrid setup.  Solaric gave Manong Rodel the gift of power.

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

Visit this page or 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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