The Philippines has a strong capacity in harnessing solar power, both for consumer use and power production, given the ongoing drop in costs and more innovation in the field. The country is also prepared to join the solar power revolution, mainly due to its geographical area within the two Tropical Zones. It is popular that the Philippines’ archipelagic geology poses distinct obstacles in the distribution of solar power energy, and it is acknowledged that the Philippines need to be extremely able to adapt a solar energy system for the nation. Nevertheless, the Philippines must improve the existing facilities, upkeep and connected innovations to make sure that this will work.
Simply put, Filipinos and the environment are paying the cost and funding incumbent energies and large personal corporations that own, continue and operate to purchase new coal, gas, diesel and other and fossil fuel-fired power generation, critics state.
Producing electricity partly for own consumption and partly for sale to the distribution utility companies is now available in the Philippines, provided anyone has a roof suitable for solar energy. This guide provides an overview of important points to consider when planning and purchasing a small PV system intended for their own consumption.
The guide is directed towards interested parties considering installing a grid-connected photovoltaic roof system up to 100 kW. It attempts to walk the reader through the different stages beginning from the day the idea to buy a PV system is conceived up to the realization of the PV project. What this consumer manual intends is to assure quality and reliable installations. The system can be either a residential PV installation of a household or a larger commercial PV rooftop system.