System sizing by home type
Recommended solar system per typical Filipino home
Studio / 1-BR condo
Avg Meralco bill₱2,000–₱4,000
Recommended system2–3kW
Panel count5–8 panels
All-inclusive price₱40,000–₱60,000
Monthly savings₱1,500–₱3,000/mo
2-bedroom home
Avg Meralco bill₱4,000–₱7,000
Recommended system3–5kW
Panel count8–12 panels
All-inclusive price₱55,000–₱90,000
Monthly savings₱3,000–₱5,500/mo
Most Common
3-bedroom bungalow
Avg Meralco bill₱7,000–₱12,000
Recommended system5–7kW
Panel count12–17 panels
All-inclusive price₱85,000–₱120,000
Monthly savings₱5,000–₱9,000/mo
4–5 bedroom house
Avg Meralco bill₱12,000–₱20,000
Recommended system7–10kW
Panel count17–25 panels
All-inclusive price₱120,000–₱180,000
Monthly savings₱9,000–₱15,000/mo
Large home / duplex
Avg Meralco bill₱20,000–₱35,000
Recommended system10–15kW
Panel count25–38 panels
All-inclusive price₱180,000–₱260,000
Monthly savings₱15,000–₱25,000/mo
Small business / SME
Avg Meralco bill₱30,000+
Recommended system15–30kW
Panel count38–75 panels
All-inclusive price₱250,000+
Monthly savings₱20,000+/mo
Why Filipino homeowners choose solar
Highest electricity rates in SEA
Philippine electricity rates are among the highest in Southeast Asia at ₱12–₱15/kWh — making solar's return on investment exceptionally strong.
1 of Asia's best solar resources
The Philippines receives 4.5–6 peak sun hours per day — one of the highest in Asia — meaning panels here generate more than in Germany, South Korea, or Japan.
Meralco's rate increases ~6%/year
Electricity costs keep rising. Locking in solar energy now means your per-kWh cost stays near zero for 25 years while Meralco rates keep climbing.
Protection from brownouts
A hybrid system with battery backup keeps critical loads — lights, router, refrigerator, fans — running through Meralco interruptions.