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How to avail solar roof tops and other renewables

below 100 KW in the Philippines 

Imprint

Editor

Markus Dietrich

GIZ Consultant, Project Development Program

November 2013

Second edition: March 2014

Responsible

Dr. Bernd-Markus Liss

Principal Advisor

Project Development Program (PEP) Philippines

Publisher

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH On behalf of the

German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)

Layout Design

F. Mara Mendoza

Contact

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This reference guide is part of the Project Development Program (PDP) South-East Asia. PDP South-East Asia is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) under the “renewables – Made in Germany” initiative. More information about PDP and about renewable energy markets in SouthEast Asia can be found on the website www.giz.de/projektentwicklungsprogramm.

Foreword

The Philippines enjoys a sizeable amount of sunshine. In fact, the country can harness the sun’s power as its radiation across the country has a power generation potential of 4.5 to 5.5 kWh per square meter per day. 

With that, every on grid private household and company can utilize the power of the sun with solar panels on their own roofs. This paves way to the introduction of the Net-Metering scheme. The scheme represents the first step of a paradigm shift from the traditional generation-transmission-distribution scheme towards individual and community based distributed on-site power generation. 

The Net-Metering is the first non-fiscal incentive mechanism fully implemented under the Renewable Energy (RE) Act of 2008. Through the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels up to 100 kW, house owners and commercial establishments can now partly satisfy their electricity demand by themselves. 

Excess power generated from the solar PV installation will be delivered to the local distribution grid of the electric distribution utility and will be used to offset the end-user’s electricity consumption. In other words, end-users become “prosumers” or producers and consumers of electricity at the same time. In effect, end-users are able to generate savings on their electricity bill and protect themselves against rising electricity prices. 

What is even greater to this cause is that end-users can help mitigate the effects of climate change through the use of clean energy technologies. It will also contribute in lessening the country’s dependence on costly imported fossil fuels. 

Thus, the Department of Energy lauds the different RE stakeholders for coming together and publishing the “Net-Metering Reference Guide: How to avail of solar roof tops and other renewables below 100 KW in the Philippines.” Through this informative reference, the energy sector supports the consumers who wish to invest in solar roof tops. 

It is with great confidence that this guidebook will help electric consumers make informed decisions over the installation of solar roof top, and take advantage of the benefit of the net-metering scheme. The DOE is optimistic that soon enough thousands of roofs nationwide will be fitted with solar installations and harness the unlimited, free energy from the sun. As we all know, it’s more sun in the Philippines.

Carlos Jericho Petilla 

Secretary, Department of Energy 

Preface and Acknowledgments

GIZ has a long history of promoting solar energy in the Philippines dating back to the 1990s supporting the establishment of the UP Solar Lab and many off grid solar projects, for example with solar water pumps. So the development of this “Net-Metering Reference Guide” fits in well with our past and current activities which are based on the concept of sustainable development. 

In the context of “renewables – Made in Germany” GIZ implements its Project Development Program (PEP) with partners in the Philippines in three pillars: Information exchange, business partnerships and the development of conducive framework conditions for the deployment of renewable energies. 

Since the inception of “renewables – Made in Germany” in April 2011, GIZ has organised many activities jointly with the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and enterprises in Germany and in the Philippines, including business trips of solar companies and the organization of the annual German Solar Training Weeks. GIZ also supported the development of the net-metering rules and interconnection standards which were finally approved in July 2013. It is now time to disseminate the opportunity this regulation brings for every grid electricity customer in installing a solar PV and other renewables. To this effect GIZ in cooperation with DOE organized a multi stakeholder effort to publish this guide which is meant to serve as a reference for consumers who wish to participate in net-metering. 

We would like to thank Carlos Jericho Petilla, Secretary DOE, Pete Maniego, Chairman NREB and the contributors who have made this guide possible: Mario Marasigan, Director DOE REMB; Aty. Ranulfo Ocampo, President PEPOA, Chairman NREB Sub-Committee on Net-Metering; Anna M. Reodica, Senior Manager Utility Economics, MERALCO; Jessie L. Todoc, Country Manager Philippines, International Copper Association Southeast Asia Ltd.; Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Christian Brennig; Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Tatiana Abarzúa; 

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Sebastian Stein; Tetchi Capellan, President PSPA; Silver Navarro, Jr. - Renewable Energy & Financing Consultant; Noel Verdote, IFC SEF Program and Rustico Noli De La Cruz, Assistant Vice President, Development Bank of the Philippines.

We would also like to thank the following companies for sharing information about solar PV installations in the Philippines: MATEC, Solarus Partners Inc, UNI Solar Inc, Greenheat Corporation, CEnAG Solar, and Meister Solar Power Solutions Corp.

We wish that this reference guide will entice thousands of electricity customers to generate their own electricity with quality installations and to take advantage of the net-metering rules.

Content

1 How net-metering works: Understanding the basics of policy, regulation and 

2.      How to apply for net-metering services with your distribution utility    16

Author: Anna M. Reodica, Senior Manager Utility Economics, MERALCO

Authors: Silver Navarro, Jr. - Renewable Energy & Financing Consultant; Noel Verdote, Operations Officer, IFC - Sustainable Energy Finance; Rustico Noli De La 

Cruz, Assistant Vice President, Development Bank of the Philippines

7 List of useful links and organizations                                                               49

Content: A comprehensive overview of stakeholders in the solar roof top market

Anlagenpass “PV Passport”

Clarification for net-metering to ERC

ERC response letter to clarification issues

Glossary

BSW                   Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (German Solar Association)

CFEI                  Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection

DAS                   Distribution Assets Study

DBP                    Development Bank of the Philippines

DG                      Distributed Generation

DIS                     Distribution Impact Study

DMC                  Distribution Management Committee

DoE                    Department of Energy

DU                      Distribution Utilities

EC                      Electric Cooperative

EDP                    Environmental Development Project

ERC                    Energy Regulatory Commission

IFC                     International Finance Corporation

kW                      Kilowatts

kWh                    Kilowatts per hour

kWp                    Kilowatt peak

LGU                    Local Government Unit

MERALCO           Manila Electric Company

MW                    Megawatt

NGCP                 National Grid Corporation of the Philippines

NGO                   Non-governmental organization

NREB                 National Renewable Energy Board

OBO                   Office of the Building Official

ODA                   Official Development Assistance

PEC                    Philippine Electrical Code

PEPOA                Private Electric Power Operators Association

PFI                    Participating Financial Institutions

PSPA                  Philippine Solar Power Alliance

PV                      Photovoltaic

QE                      Qualified End Users

QTP                    Qualified Third Party

RE                      Renewable Energy

ROI                    Return on Investment

STC                    Standard Test Condition

1. How net-metering works: Understanding the basics of policy, regulation and standards

Author: Atty. Ranulfo Ocampo, President PEPOA, Chairman NREB Sub-Committee on Net-Metering

According to Wikipedia “Net metering is an electricity policy for consumers who own renewable energy facilities (such as … solar power) which allows them to use electricity whenever needed while contributing their production to the grid.”

In the Philippines, net-metering is the first policy mechanism of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 which has been fully implemented.

The picture below illustrates the flow of electricity from power generation via high voltage transmission and distribution utilities to the end-user who can now install a renewable energy facility and send not needed electricity back into the distribution grid and earn credit for this export.

This Frequently Asked Questions section of the guide addresses net-metering policy, regulation and standards in the Philippines. Further clarification on the subject of accumulated peso credits, exemption from the imposition of the Universal Charge, Certificate of Compliance (COC) for Renewable Energy (RE) facilities, and the treatment RE facilities with installed capacity greater then 100 KW is provided in a letter by the Energy Regulatory Commission dated November 25, 2013 in the Annex.

Q1.       What is net-metering?

A1. Net-metering allows customers of Distribution Utilities (DUs) to install an on-site Renewable Energy (RE) facility not exceeding 100 kilowatts (kW) in capacity so they can generate electricity for their own use. Any electricity generated that is not consumed by the customer is automatically exported 

to the DU’s distribution system. The DU then gives a peso credit for the excess electricity received equivalent to the DU’s blended generation cost, excluding other generation adjustments, and deducts the credits earned to the customer’s electric bill.

Q13. Will I incur additional charges if I avail of net-metering?

A13. Yes, DUs shall impose a net-metering charge to all customers who avail of net-metering equivalent to their existing ERC-approved Php/customer/month supply and metering rate based on the exported energy as registered in the export meter. This net-metering charge shall cover the DU’s incremental costs related to system enhancement and additional meter reading and other operating costs.

 The DUs may also apply before ERC a different schedule of net-metering charges subject to ERC approval after due notice and hearing. Meantime, the net-metering charges cited above shall prevail until a different schedule of net-metering charges is approved by ERC.

Q14. Please give a simulation of how my electric bill would look like if I am a net-metering customer with a 2kW solar-powered facility installed on my roof top?  A14. See assumptions and simulated electric bill below:

Assumptions:

Rated Capacity of Solar Rooftop 2.00 kW Yield @ 100% Capacity Factor   (2kWx720hrs)   1,440 kWh

             Yield @ 16% Capacity Factor               1,440x16%                         230 kWh

             Own Use @ 60%                                                                          138 kWh

             Net Export @ 40%                                                                         92 kWh

I. Sample Billing Format & Simulation

Table A. DU Charges to Customer

Table B. Customer Charges to DU

Table C. Net Metering Customer's Bill

2. How to apply for net-metering services with your distribution utility

Author: Anna M. Reodica, Senior Manager Utility Economics, MERALCO

2.A Filing of net-metering service application

The customer goes to his Distribution Utility (DU) to request to participate in the Net-Metering Program^[1]. Upon receipt of the request, the DU will provide the customer the following list of required documents^[2]_:

• Net-Metering Application Form
• Identification Document
• Detailed Planning Data
• List of Certified Equipment
• Plant Parameters Form 

Once the requirements listed above are in order, the customer files the accomplished Net-Metering Application form with the supporting documents. The DU will then verify the accuracy and completeness of the documents. 

Within ten (10) business days upon receipt of the application, the DU will issue an acknowledgement receipt with feedback on whether or not the application is complete^[3].

2.B Technical evaluation

With the submission of complete documentary requirements, the application proceeds to the technical evaluation phase. The DU will perform an initial assessment to determine if a Distribution Impact Study (DIS) will be needed, in accordance with the DSOAR, and inform the applicant accordingly.  The DIS is performed to assess the ability of the Distribution system to safely and reliably accommodate a proposed interconnection of a generation source and if any upgrades may be required. If the conduct of DIS is deemed necessary, the DU informs the applicant and relays the following details on the DIS:

• Scope of the Study
• Estimated Time of DIS Completion
• DIS Fee

Within thirty (30) days^[4]  from receipt of the details on the DIS, the applicant informs the DU of his decision on whether or not to proceed with the DIS. If the applicant decides to continue with the DIS, the applicant settles the DIS fee with the DU. During the conduct of the DIS, additional information may be requested from the applicant. From receipt of complete information for the DIS, the DU has sixty (60) days^[5]  to complete the study. 

Within five (5) days^[6]  from completion of the DIS, the DU forwards to the applicant the results of the study and the DU’s findings on whether a subsequent stage of a Distribution Assets Study (DAS) is necessary^[7].  The DAS determines all additional distribution assets and costs required to accommodate the proposed generation source of the Net-Metering customer.

If the conduct of a DAS is necessary, the DU issues an offer of DAS service to the applicant. Within fifteen (15) days^[8] from receipt of the DAS offer, the applicant informs the DU whether or not to proceed with the DAS. Upon acceptance of the DAS offer and payment of the DAS fee by the applicant, the DU has thirty (30) days to complete the study. Within five (5) days^[9] from completion of the DAS, the DU informs the applicant of the results of the study.

2.C Interconnection facilities and project agreement

With the conclusion of the technical evaluation phase, the DU finalizes the design of the interconnection facilities based on the results of the DIS and / or DAS, along with the corresponding project costs, if applicable. This stage includes an inspection of the Service Entrance depending on the meter set-up (2 uni-directional meter or single bi-directional meter). A Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI), to be obtained from the city or municipality, may be required on a case-to-case basis.

After the completion of the plans for interconnection facilities, project agreements (e.g. Net-Metering Agreement, Fixed Asset Boundary Document) will be executed and the applicable fees will be paid. Construction of the interconnection facilities may then proceed.

2.D Energization

Once the construction is completed, the applicant’s installed facilities will undergo testing and commissioning to be witnessed by the DU^[10]. Commissioning will include inspection of the system components and functional tests to ensure compliance with the Net-Metering Interconnection Standards^[11].

The flow chart on the following page illustrates the application process for net-metering.

3. How to avail the permits  for solar roof tops at your 

LGU

Author: Jessie L. Todoc, Country Manager Philippines, International Copper Association Southeast Asia Ltd. 

3.A Overview of procedures

Generally, all Local Government Units (LGUs) include the application for electrical permits to the procedure for application of a Building Permit. The processing of building permits falls under the overall control and supervision of the Office of the Building Official (OBO) of the LGU.

In processing the electrical permits, the Electrical Division of the OBO shall see to it that the applicant complies with the standards and requirements on electrical safety in the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), the Electrical Engineering Law, and the concerned LGU.

The applicant shall first submit certain administrative and technical requirements as specified by the LGU. The Electrical Division will then assess the completeness and correctness of the submitted documents and forms. If satisfied, the Electrical Division within the indicative period of time and after payment of the required fees by the applicant will then issue the Electrical permit.

When all of the electrical systems have been installed, the applicant submits a request for inspection to the 

Electrical Division. The Electrical Division then assesses and evaluates the installation at the site for compliance with the National Building Code and the Philippine Electrical Code, based on the plans and specifications of the building that were submitted to the agency. If satisfied, the Electrical Division then issues a Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection. 3.B Requirements

The following are the required documents to be submitted to the electrical division of the concerned LGU:

1. Electrical permit for new building (and installation of roof top solar PV)

1. Electrical permit for new installation (e.g. rooftop solar PV) in an old or existing building

1. Certificate of final electrical inspection

3.C Timeline

Upon submission of administrative requirements, each LGU has set a timeline for administrative action as follows:

3.D Fees

Generally, all LGUs adopt the schedule of fees set by the National Building Code of the Philippines for electrical fees as per NBCDO Memorandum Circular No. 1 series of 2004 issued last November 16, 2004. The following schedule (d.1 through d.6) is used for computing electrical fees in residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial structures for Quezon City, Manila and Makati City. Pasig City, however, has a different schedule of fees that was enacted by the city government through a City Ordinance. d.1 Total connected load (kVA)

Note: Total connected load as shown in the load schedule. 

d.2 Total transformer/uninterrupted power supply (UPS)/generator capacity (kVA)

(or kW in the case of rooftop solar PV)

Note: Total Transformer/UPS/Generator Capacity shall include all transformer, UPS and generators which are owned/installed by the owner/applicant as shown in the electrical plans and specifications. 

d.3 Pole/attachment location plan permit

                        d.3.1.  Power Supply Pole Location                         P           30.00/pole 

                        d.3.2.  Guying Attachment                                                 30.00/attachment 

This applies to designs/installations within the premises. 

d.4 Miscellaneous fees: Electric meter for union separation, alteration, reconnection or relocation and issuance of wiring permit:

Use or Character of Occupancy                                           Electric Meter     Wiring Permit Issuance 

Residential                                                                                   P 15.00            P  15.00

Commercial/Industrial                                                                      60.00                36.00

Institutional                                                                                     30.00                12.00 

d.5  Formula for computation of fees

The Total Electrical Fees shall be the sum of d.1 to d.4

d.6  Forfeiture of fees

If the electrical work or installation is found not in conformity with the minimum safety requirements of the Philippine Electrical Codes and the Electrical Engineering Law (RA 7920), and the Owner fails to perform corrective actions within the reasonable time provided by the Building official, the latter and/ or their duly authorized representative shall forthwith cancel the permit and the fees thereon shall be forfeited.

4. How to buy a solar roof top from your installer

Authors: Tetchi Capellan, President PSPA; Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Christian Brennig; Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Tatiana Abarzúa; 

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Sebastian Stein (all BSW); Markus Dietrich, GIZ Consultant 

Introduction

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 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 roof top system. 

4.A Selecting components for solar roof top 4.A.1 What modules to buy 

There are different types of modules in the market. Crystalline silicon modules (c-Si) have the largest market share. As a newer technology, these so called hybrid cells combine the material advantages of crystalline cells with the fabrication features of thin-film technology. They contain monocrystalline cells which are coated with amorphous silicon. Therefore the modules with hybrid cells are produced cheaper but with a higher efficiency and also a better performance. 

When buying a module, it is important to check if the module passed the design qualification and type approval (see below the section “test specifications”).

4.A.2 Choosing inverters 

The inverter represents the connection between the photovoltaic system and the public distribution grid. It converts the direct current generated by the PV system into alternate current. Therefore, the inverters have to adapt to the grid frequency (60 Hz) and the voltage level, typically 230 V. 

There are Inverters for grid-connected systems and for stand-alone systems. As the name suggests, gridconnected inverters are directly linked to the public electricity grid through the in-house electrical network.

Most inverters have a 10-year limited warranty.

4.A.3 Selecting mounting systems and warranty

Unlike in the past, manufacturers now offer easy to install mounting systems for flat roofs. For large roofs on industrial and commercial buildings, frames are now generally lightweight, aerodynamic, self-supporting, and without roof penetration challenges. These features are ideally suited for roofs with membrane or bitumen surfaces as they represent a slight additional load to the roof. 

When installing the modules, no holes should be drilled into the frame! Call your module manufacturer before you drill further holes, as warranty commitment may be invalidated.

4.B Sizing of the PV system 4.B.1 Do I need a small PV systems

The electrical power of a PV system is measured in kilowatt peak (kWp) and refers to the maximum power under standard test conditions (STC). For the installation of a 1 kWp power plant, you will only need an area of about 8 m².  If you have a small roof area, you may want to choose solar modules with higher efficiency. 

Remember that only a portion of your household electricity demand will be covered by the PV system. It is therefore important to get a rough estimate of the overall power of the PV system obtained - based on the space allowed on your roof – and match the PV energy output with your consumption. 

Solar allows you to reduce your consumption during the daytime. It is essential to improve the demand profile of your home by utilizing washing machines, dryers and other loads whenever the PV system delivers a lot of electricity and reaches peak capacity. Managing your load this way will reduce the peak demand for electricity.  Under the net-metering regime, consuming self-generated solar power makes more economic sense than selling excess power to the public grid. Of course, storing energy is an option. As the prices for battery decreases in the near future, a purchase can be considered in order to use all electricity provided by the PV system.

4.B.2 Can I install large PV systems up to 100 kWp

The installation of a PV system is a good investment, which can provide higher returns than a savings deposit with only an average interest rate of .25% - 1.25% per annum.

Larger PV systems for commercial use will therefore make sense if you can arrange loads to coincide with high solar generated electricity. Sometimes this is realized applying remote controlled relays or sockets to switch on additional selected loads. More recently load management components are offered that also consider weather forecasts and thereby set time frames corresponding to the projected electricity generation.

In the case that the owner of the building is the operator of the PV system, it can be considered to include the solar roof top in the property insurance. The insurance coverage should already be provided during the construction phase.

 High performance silicon (rear Solar cell material efficiencyModule  Required surface area for 1 kWp             

            contacts, HIT)                                            17 - 20 %                5-6 m²      Roof space requirements 

Amorphous silicon                                                      4 - 7 %                    15 - 26 m² 

4.C How do I recognize a good offer?

The first question to ask is: Where will I find a good PV installation company? System installation can be found by advertisements in printed media and internet search. There is a solar association in the country and you can search the website for companies that can provide installation services. 

Sometimes, component providers and its local distributors frequently offer lists of authorised installers of their components. Always ask for references of already realized PV systems. 

When choosing an installer, the most obvious way is to get their track record. Don’t forget to ask  the host of the PV system if they are satisfied with the recorded PV yields and the overall installation process. 

Did the installer comply with agreed deadlines? What are the impression about the installer’s know-how and diligence? How is the visual aspect of the PV installation? 

Payments for the provision of services are made through instalments (partial payments). For instance a payment is made after signing of contract. Then, another payment is remitted to the installer as soon as the delivery of material to construction site is done. Then, the final payment is completed when the installation of components and connection of modules to the inverter, or after grid connection. 

4.C.1 Comparing offers 

In order to compare different offers, it is necessary that all basic items are listed. Some components can be a useful add-ons, but not critical to the operations of the PV system - like a data logger, an operation and maintenance contract, warranty extensions (usually offered for the inverter) and an insurance policy for the PV system. 

In case of comparable offers, a local company is preferable. Another useful aspect to consider is the possible date of installation of the PV system.

4.D Return of investment

In contrast to conventional power plants PV systems have no fuel costs. Moreover, there are no mechanically or thermally highly stressed parts; therefore the maintenance is limited primarily to few activities. 

Nevertheless it is prudent to allocate a small financial reserve for the eventual replacement of defective parts. For instance the inverter may have to be replaced once within 20 years. Besides you have to know (1) your yearly demand for electricity, and (2) the exact price you are currently paying for this electricity. The more money you spend on electricity, the higher the return of investment (ROI) for the installed PV system will be. 

The quote for the PV installation should also include an estimate of cost-effectiveness. This calculation has to be based on the expected yield, the electricity demand and the achievable degree of self-consumption. Besides, the energy produced which is not consumed onsite and is fed into the grid will be credited to the next monthly electricity bill.

4.D.1 How to calculate the return of investment on your solar installation

The example below shows a sample ROI calculation of a solar roof top in the Philippines. Please check with your solar installer and your DU the numbers applicable to your solar roof top.

Disclaimer: This example is a hypothetical calculation which should illustrate the methodology of calculating the return of investment of a solar roof top under net-metering rules in the Philippines.

 Source: Markus Dietrich, GIZ Consultant

4.E Important aspects considering the installation 4.E.1 Quality aspects of installation and mounting

On flat roofs, protection mats should be provided as an installation foundation, as these protect the roof membrane. Enough space should be provided in between PV arrays for accessibility in times of servicing and repair purposes. The commissioning of the PV system hast to be carried out by a registered electrician. During the commissioning a protocol has to be written by the PV plant installer. This document points out important data about the PV plant and records measured electrical values. 

4.E.2 Quality assurance during operation time

The installer should offer a warranty on construction works for a certain period of time (at least one year). This has to be reviewed with the installer and should form part of the documentation of the PV plant. The inverter should be checked on a regular basis (on vision panel or data logger).

4.E.3 Maintenance of the PV system

For maintenance measures by the PV plant owner, regularly monitor performance to avoid disruptions. Maintenance work consists mainly on control of operational readiness of the system in order to rapidly resolve any failures. An operational manual for the inverter and a documentation of the installation (like the “Anlagenpass/PV Passport)” provided by the installer are necessary. For illustration purposes and to show how such documentation could look like, the German PV Passport has been included in the annex of this guide. It could also contain a maintenance contract and also maintenance recommendations.

5. How is it done: Solar roof top installations in the 

Philippines 

In 2013 the solar roof top market in the Philippines is expected to double in size from 2.5MW to 5MW. The passing of the net-metering rules and interconnection standards enabling all on-grid end-users to install a solar roof top will further boost the market as now the regulatory framework has been set. The following examples of solar roof top installations give an overview of different applications in the residential, commercial and industrial setting.

11.76 kWp -  Orphanage installation, Southern Leyte

Project overview

This project is a 11.76kWp residential installation at an orphanage in Southern Leyte. Consisting of 48 CNPV 245 watt-peak polycrystalline modules, a light weight aluminium Intersol mounting system by Donauer Solartechnik, and a display of 2 SMA Sunny Mini Central Inverters (6000 Watts each), this system is designed to maximize the given roof space of the orphanage while utilizing the future benefits of net metering to ultimately lower the operations of cost of the orphanage. 

The project partners  

Name of solar installer: MATEC 

Name of Distribution Company: Southern Leyte Cooperative Name of customer: Orphanage _– Southern Leyte

Project site

Southern Leyte

Project setup A study of the consumption pattern of the facility showed that an average of 30% of the Solar production is used by the facility on the weekdays, due to the children leaving the orphanage during school 

(Although increasing significantly during weekends), amounting to an estimated savings of Php 3,200.00 per month. The remaining 70% is designed to be fed out to the grid and will benefit the facility by an estimated Php 3,700 per month (When Net-metering is implemented by the Southern Leyte Cooperative, which is the local distribution company that has given permission to connect to their grid before 

installation). 

Key facts and figures The layout of arrays follows an East-West facing design (24 modules 90º East at 20º inclination; 24 modules 90º West at 20º inclination) while the inverters are set on Single-phase grid at 230Volts. 

Over the first year of operation, this system has a yield of 1350 kWh per kWp, or 15,876 kWhs a year. 

22.05 kWp - Commercial/office building installation, Quezon City

Project overview

The purpose of this 22.05kWp installation of the solar power system is to produce supplementary power to the entire 4-story commercial/office building during weekdays while eventually taking advantage of the Net-Metering scheme on the weekends.

The project partners  

Name of solar installer: MATEC 

Project setup

The layout of the array was made to maximize the roof space given by the building, which was specifically designed to easily install the largest possible grid-tied system for the given area. The entire array will be placed on a South Facing roof at a 15º inclination on a rib-type metal sheet, allowing for a quick installation and an optimal yield. An inverter room was provisioned on the top floor to house the 4 single phase inverters designed to connect to the building’s 3 phase Delta grid (230V Line-Line), which is a common grid constellation found in Manila. 

Key facts and figures

Consisting of 105 Evergreen 210 watt-peak polycrystalline modules, a simple yet robust mounting system designed by Schletter, and a display of 4 Single phase grid tied Inverters by SMA (2 x SMC 7000, 2 x SMA 4600). 

Over the first year of operations, it is expected to produce close to 31,750 kWhs of energy. Once the building is in full operation, it will utilize an anticipated 71% of solar power produced while the remaining 29% will be fed into the grid, mainly during the weekends, through Net-metering upon full implementation and completion of the building. 

0.49 kWp - Residential installation

Project overview

The On-Grid Solar PV was installed with three (3) components namely: 1) the PV module; 2) the Micro-inverter and 3) the Power Manager.  

The project partners  

Name of solar installer: Solarus Partners Inc 

Project setup 

Two panels were put on the roof. Each panel is rated at 245Wp, totalling .490kWp capacity for the entire system. Since the system uses micro-inverters, one unit of micro-inverter was attached per panel. The mounting structure is made of fibreglass to avoid corrosion. Its lightweight characteristics reduce strain on the roofing structure. The installation was quick and easy. The frame was bolted on the roof in less than a day; the actual fitting of the solar panels on the frame took about an hour only.  

Key facts and figures

Last July 2012, the Solar PV 460W modules were installed with a cost of Php 78,000 or Php 170/Wpeak.  With an 803 kWh annual production (estimate) and using a rate of P11.91/kWh avoided cost (without net metering), the simple payback of this project is 7.42 years. The 460W Solar PV can supply 3 x 6W CFL, a 14 inch TV and a 228W refrigerator. On a rainy month of August 2013, the average output was 2.20 kWh/day.   

11 kWp - Residential/office installation, Marikina City

Project overview

11Kw Residential / Office Roof Mounted Solar Grid Tie System 

The project partners  

Name of solar installer: UNI SOLAR INC. 

Name of customer: Private Residential / Office

Project site

Located inside a gated subdivision in Marikina City, Philippines 

Project setup

The client’s intention is to save on electricity cost since the bulk of his electrical consumption is during daytime

Key facts and figures It is an 11kw system mounted on a Corrugated Roof on the 3^rd floor with the following specifications: 

-             Panels: 250Wp Monocrystalline Solarworld- Germany 

-             Inverter: SB5000TL-21 x 2 SMA

-             Mounting System: Aluminum and Stainless Mounting System

-             Performance Ratio: 83.50% System Size (kwp): 11Kw

Annual output (kwh): 15,930.30kwh No of modules: 42 pcs. 

ROI calculation: 6 years 

6.16 kWp - Pilot installation, MERALCO, Pasig City

Project overview

Installation of Solar system at MERALCO Compound in Pasig City

The project partners  

Name of solar installer: Greenheat Corporation (subsidiary of PROPMECH Corp) Name of customer: Manila Electric Company

Project site

MERALCO Compound, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City

Key facts and figures

Components used 

-       Suntech Solar Panels 

-       SMA Inverter 

-       Schletter Mounting Frames 

-       Zhongli Solar CAables 

System Size (6.16 kwp) 

First Year Energy Yield: 6.87 MWHr 

Project overview

Solarus Partners Inc (SPI), a renewable energy company accredited by the Philippine Department of Energy and registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission with its German partner, mp tec, offered the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) a 90-day trial period wherein the Bank could directly experience the benefits of the solar PV system through reduced carbon emissions and increased energy savings.  

The project partners  

Name of solar installer: Solarus Partners Inc 

Name of customer: Bank of the Philippine Islands

Project site

BPI Branch located in Ayala Avenue Extension, Makati City 

Project setup BPI is a strong promoter of energy efficiency and the application of green technology. Given this background, Solarus Partners offered them a 90 day trial in which they could directly experience the benefits of installing a solar PV rooftop system. SPI installed a grid-tied system with a capacity of 5kWp on the roof and parapet of the BPI branch. During the 3 month period, avoided GHG emissions were 628.98 kg tons and avoided cost was PHP 9,273.60  

Key facts and figures

Components used 

-       Panels _– 20 Panels (CS6P 245)

-       Inverter _– 2 Units (SMA) 

-       Mounting System _– 1 Lot (Mp tec) 

-       Web Box _– 1 Unit (SMA) 

System Size -5kwp 

ROI calculation _– 7 years 

62 kWp - Toyota Marilao, Bulacan

Project overview Toyota Showroom – Marilao, a car show room and service facility in Bulacan was exploring the option of utilizing renewable energy solutions to manage increasing energy costs. The facility operates 10 hours a day, 6 days a week, with an average energy consumption of 12,000 kWh every month and at a rate of Php 12.61 per kWh. With the abundance of sun power all over the Philippines this grid-connected system allows direct use of energy generated from the PV system during the day, while evening energy requirements are covered from the grid. The System is Generating savings of about 120,000 Peso every month and helped the client to reduce their electricity bill by almost 40%. 

The project partners  

Name of solar installer: CEnAG Solar  

Name of customer: Toyota Marilao Bulacan 

Project site

Toyota Marilao, Bulacan MacArthur Hwy Abangang Sur Marilao, Bulacan  

Project setup

-       Involved: Toyota Marilao Bulacan, Arch Nazareno 

-       Motivation: Design a Canopy that Provides shading to lower the Aircon Consumption and produces Solar Power 

-       Experience: The 12 Meter high construction has to withstand strong winds. Highest safety standards were applied and only trained professionals did the installation. 

-       Specialties: Internet Monitoring System, and TV live Monitor, Special Mounting System design, 100% German Components  

Key facts and figures

Components used 

-       SolarWorld 245Wp Poly (made in Germany) 

-       SMA Sunny Mini Central 7000-HV (made in Germany) 

-       Schletter Customized FixZ15 (made in Germany) 

-       Webbox Monitoring System, Schneider MCB 

        -     

System Size 62kWp 

Annual output 86800kWh 

252 Modules 

ROI Calculation 

7 Years 

8.46 kWp - Residential-West Grove Ayala Sta Rosa Laguna  

Project overview

On January 30, 2014, the first solar power system installation under the Bi-Directional Net Metering program was switched on in the Philippines. Meister Solar installed an 8.46kWp solar power system at a private residence belonging to Mr. Tom Thomas in Westgrove Silang Cavite.  

The project partners  

Name of solar installer: Meister Solar Power Solutions Corp

Name of customer: Mr. Tom Thomas 

Project site

Located in Sta Rosa, Laguna 

Key facts and figures

-       Panels: MP TEC S-LINE 240 

-       Inverter: SMA Sunny Boy 1 Unit 7000 and 1 Unit 2500

-       Mounting System: MP-TEC all aluminum mounting kit 

-       System Size _– 8.46 kwp - Annual Output- 8.832.24 kWh 

-       Number of modules – 34 Units 

-       ROI – 6-7 Years 

6. How to finance solar roof tops

Authors: Silver Navarro, Jr., Renewable Energy & Financing Consultant; Noel Verdote, Operations Officer, IFC - Sustainable Energy Finance; Rustico Noli D. Cruz, Assistant Vice President, Development Bank of the 

Philippines

Solar Technology is characterized by high capital cost requirements but have a low operating cost and a long service life. The ability to finance a solar system eases up the burden on the initial cost of procuring the system and spreads this cost over the long term while the system is already generating savings on electricity costs. This makes solar affordable to more users who cannot afford to pay upfront for the system in a single payment.

The two main financing options are the Term Loan and Equipment Lease. 

6.A Term loan

A Term Loan from the bank can be used to purchase the solar system. Usually, 70% of the project cost is financed by the bank with 30% equity required from the lender. The loan term can be three (3) to seven (7) years or longer depending on the project requirement. Loan payments can be equal or unequal and tailor-fit to the project’s cash flow. Payment includes principal plus interest set in a monthly or quarterly basis. A grace period of 6 months to 1 year with the deffered payment on the principal can be offered during construction of the system. The interest rate depends on the prevailing market rates that can be on a variable or fixed basis. Typically accepted collateral are real estate mortgages on residential or commercial properties, chattel mortgage on equipment, and joint and/or several signatures of principal stockholders for corporate borrowers.

6.B Leasing

Leasing is a transaction whereby an owner of an asset (the Lessor) grants the use of the asset to a Lessee for a fee over a period of time. The asset is then turned over to the Lessee after the lease period. Leasing can either be a Direct Lease of equipment or Sale and Lease Back of the equipment with a term of up to 7 years. A Guaranty Deposit of around 20% or equivalent to the Residual Value of the equipment after the lease period is required. Full release of the net amount to be financed is done after payment of the Guaranty Deposit. The interest rate is composed of the Bank Base Rate plus Spread with rate-fixing option for 1 or 3 years. Lease payment is composed of the amortized principal plus Interest after the grace period. The Equipment financed serves as the Collateral subject to the standard conditions, representations, warranties, covenants, and events of default stated in the term loan agreement.

If the projected savings generated by the solar system is not enough to cover the amortization, the user has to show its financial capacity for the additional expense needed for the debt payment over the financing period. This additional expense can be recovered by the user on the savings generated over the rest of the service life of the system beyond the financing term.

6.C Philippines Sustainable Energy Finance (SEF) Program 

The SEF Program is both an investment and an advisory program being implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in different regions around the world. The Philippines SEF Program was launched in 2008, the first in the ASEAN region. SEF works with private banks to encourage lending to energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) projects by supporting them through: 1) Technical Advisory (TA) services which help them build capacity to develop/establish this new business line (through training, product development, pipeline development); and 2) Risk Sharing Facility (RSF) where IFC covers 50% of the loan losses in case of default. With RSF, client banks are more inclined to finance EE/RE projects which enhances their portfolio build up. At present, PSEF has three (3) partner private banks: Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Banco De Oro (BDO), and BPI Globe BanKO (BanKO), with BPI having access to the RSF. 

More businesses investing in EE and RE technologies do not only mean cost efficiency and better processes but also less fossil fuel use which ultimately contributes to climate change mitigation. Since the launch of its Phase II in 2009 up to June 2013, PSEF has catalyzed investments in 87 sustainable energy projects. 

These projects are projected to save 96,055 MWh/year from the EE projects and generate 843,613 MWh/year from the RE projects implemented. Overall, the investments are expected to reduce 967,447 tons of CO2/year. 

Eligible projects include EE measures in buildings (retrofit or replacement of lighting, space cooling, air compression, and building management systems) and industrial/manufacturing processes (boiler upgrades, motors, manufacturing equipment, etc.) in order to save energy, and renewable energy projects (biomass, biogas, mini-hydro, wind energy and solar energy, including solar roof tops) for electricity generation, thereby maximizing energy use, reducing the use of fossil fuels, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. 

Aside from working with the banks, IFC has also built partnerships with other key stakeholders in the value chain, such as end-users, service and technology providers, industry associations, non-profit organizations, regulatory agencies, and other business groups to further advance awareness and develop the EE and RE markets.

Typical process flow for RE financing is as follows:

• Introduction of SEF program 
• Submission of Project Information Memo or PIM 
• Data validation by the bank through site visit and PIM review 
• Presentation of  RE project assessment and financing recommendation
• Financing

After going through the abovementioned stages, bank client decides on whether to pursue bank financing. SEF client bank/s goes through its usual financing procedure. IFC SEF team assists the bank at all levels of the workflow.

6.D Development Bank of the Philippines – Loan Window for Net Metering Project

Renewable energy development is among the priority thrust of the Development Bank of the Philippines. Even prior to the passage of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (R.A. 9513), DBP has been in the forefront of financing renewable energy projects such as hydro, wind, solar and biomass since early 1990s. For solar projects, it was mostly solar home systems for rural electrification wherein the borrowers were associations/ cooperatives. DBP also funded several solar water heaters on industries to promote the use of renewable energy.   And on recent years, DBP financed projects in hydro, biomass and wind contributed to an estimated 165 MW additional capacity to the grid and off-grid.  To balance the investment cost and affordability of solar technology, DBP uses Official Development Assistance Funds sourced from multi-lateral and bilateral funders to be able to provide long-term financing of up to 15 years.  DBP has assisted various private companies, electric cooperatives, and local government units in the development of their respective renewable energy projects. 

With the approval of the Net-Metering scheme by the Energy Regulatory Commission, DBP can provide term loan to eligible borrowers using the Environmental Development Project or other internally generated funds. The loan repayment can be structured based on the savings (kilowatt-hours produced) derived from the project which would typically require five (5) to seven (7) years tenor. During project construction/installation, grace period on principal amortization can be extended while interest charges can form part of the borrower’s equity. The borrower has also the option to avail fixed or variable interest rate based on prevailing market rate.  Other financing option being explored by DBP to assist project proponent is the Lease Arrangement.  The lease fee will likely be structured based on the savings derived from the project.

6.D.1 Environmental Development Project (EDP)

EDP is a policy-based lending facility funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) intended among others, to support viable environmentally-sound and profitable investment projects on renewable energy such as but not limited to hydro, wind, solar, biomass, biofuels, geothermal and other emerging technologies.

Eligible borrowers for the facility are private corporation/enterprises, Renewable Energy Service Companies/

Corporations, Qualified Third Parties (QTPs) for Energy Projects, Private Utility Operators, Local Government Units (LGUs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Electric Cooperatives (ECs), and Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs).  Eligible expenditures under the facility include project preparation activities, capital investment, working capital, interest during construction period, and consultant’s services. 

The loan facility offers a repayment term of up to fifteen (15) years with up to three (3) years grace period based on project cash flows. The equity requirement for private companies is minimum of 20% of the total project cost, while for LGUs, ECs, NGOs is minimum of 10% on the total project cost.

6.D.2 Future plans for net-metering

With the approval of the Net-Metering scheme by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), there is a potential market to be developed for residential and commercial customers.  As a Bank for the environment and to further reduce our carbon footprint portfolio, DBP will embark on Net-Metering scheme to encourage other electricity end-users, most specially our borrowers and depositors, to participate in the Net-Metering program of the government. Presently, DBP is in the process of crafting a Net-Metering financing program for residential.

7. List of useful links and organizations

This chapter provides a listing of the stakeholders and links to their respective websites in the solar roof top market from the public, private and civil sector 7.A Philippine solar roof top installer companies

Adtel, Inc. 

2nd floor Benpres Building, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Website: www.adtelinc.com.ph

Contact person: Raymond Oliver Batara

Tel: 436-5103 Loc. 304, 0922-8542449, 0917-5708616 E-mail: solar@adtelinc.com.ph

All Vision Solar Energy Systems

4th Floor Saville Bldg., 8728 Paseo de Roxas corner Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City 1209

Website: www.all-vision.biz

Contact person: Charlene Vee S. Tan

Tel:+632 8970497

E-mail: charlene.tan@all-vision.biz

AVGarcia Power Systems Corp.

7H 20 Lansbergh Place, 170 Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City, Philippines, 1103

Website: www.avgarciapowersystems.com

Contact person: Jan Aaron Augustus F. Garica

Tel:+632 3729247

E-mail: info@avgarciapowersystems.com

Cebu Solar Inc

Bancasan, San Remigio, Cebu

Website: www.cebusolar.com

Contact person: Tommy Tirey/Lecel Tirey

Tel:+639292561847, +639166343774

E-mail: sales@cebusolar.com; advancedsolartech@gmail.com; cebusolar@hotmail.com Membership in association: VSPA

CEnAG Solar

6747 Taylo St. cor Dela Rosa St. Brgy. Pio Del Pilar. Makati City 1230, Philippines

Website: www.cenag-solar.com

Contact person: Holger Schenk

Tel: +639178770832

Email: h.schenk@cenag.org

ClixLogic Inc

88 Don Primitivo, Don Antonio Heights, Brgy Holy Spirit, Quezon City 1127 

Website: www.clixph.com 

Contact person: Ramon Fernando 

Tel: +63 999 881 3944; +632 951 9661 

E-mail: montf55@gmail.com

Membership in Association: REAP

Del Genta, Inc.

Unit 301, PASDA Bldg, P. Forentino St. Cor. Araneta Ave. Quezon City, 1103 Philipines

Website: www.delgenta.com.ph

Contact person: Mr. Gem S. de la Calzada

Tel:+632-9175621817;+632-9088656835; +632-4136224; +632-4661040

E-mail:gem@delgenta.com.ph Membership in association: REAP

Edward Marcs Phils Inc.

2F Timog Bldg. 28 Eugenio Lopez Drive, South Triangle, Quezon City. 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines

Website: www.edwardmarcsphilinc.com

Contact person: Felix Richard A. Cordova

Tel: +632-922-1371; +63917-6288839; +632-922-1658 E-mail: rickycordova@edwardmarcsphilinc.com

Enfinity Philippines Technology Services Inc.

9th floor, Ayala Life FGU-Center 6811 Ayala Avenue Makati City

Website: www.enfinity.biz

Contact person: Marcus C. Ong

Tel:+63 917 8109680

E-mail: mong@enfinity.ph Membership in association: PSPA

Freidrich Enterprise.

#394 Paz St., Morningbreeze, Caloocan City

Website: www.freidrichent.webnode.com

Contact person: Freidrich P.de Guzman

Tel: +6323611876: +639293928483

E-mail: philrenew@yahoo.com

Membership in association: REAP

Greendot Corporation (financing arm of Propmech Corporation)

BLK 47 Lot 2C, Phase 3E-2, C-4 Rd., Kaunlaran Village, Malabon City

Website: www.greendotmovement.asia

Contact person: Robert L Buhatin

Tel: +6324050267

E-mail: robert.buhatin@propmech.com

Greenheat Corporation (a subsidiary of Propmech Corporation)

A. Soriano corner Arzobispo Sts. Intramuros, Manila 1002 

Website:  www.greenheat-intl.com

Contact person: Mario Camacho 

Tel: +632 5279045; +63 9175779581 

Email: mario.camacho@propmech.com Membership in association: PSPA

G.T. Solar Corporation

Rm. 404 4th Floor FEMII Bldg. A. Soriano Sr. Street, Intramuros, Manila 1002

Website: www.germantechsolar.com.ph

Contact person: Mario J. Tolentino, Gerardo J. Tolentino

Tel: +63 2 405 02 33; +63 949 7456378;  +63 915 1173991

E-mail: info@germantechsolar.com.ph; gtolentino@aol.com; germantechsolar@yahoo.com.ph

JS Engineering and Marketing Service

1st. Street Sanroe Subdivision, San Roque, Zamboanga City 7000

Contact person: Samuel S. Julio, PEE, MPA

Tel: 062-955-1329;  0907-704-6297

E-mail: jsengineering_mktng@yahoo.com

Membership in association: IIEE, PAMEE

Maschinen & Technik, Inc.(MATEC)

Tech Center, Buencamino St., Alabang, Muntinlupa City 1770

Website: www.matec.com.ph; www.solar-philippines.com

Contact person: Caldwell S. Hoey

Tel: +632 850 6450 -52

E-mail: re.admin@matec.com.ph Membership in Association:  PSPA, REAP

Meister Solar Power Solutions Corp

Stall 1 Texas St., Villasol, Malabanias, Angeles City

Website: www.meister-solar.com

Contact person: Rommel Lanario / Michelle Marcelo

Tel: (63)45 436 1481; (63) 908 868 0894; (63) 916 719 3829

Email: info@meister-solar.com / mitch@meister-solar.com

PhilSolar Equipment and Trading Corporation

2F Cargohaus Naia Complex Paranaque City, 1700. Manila

Website: www.philsolar.ph (under construction)

Contact person: Danny Maesen

Tel:+63 917 5121340

E-mail: danny.maesen@me.com

Philippine Pure Energy Solutions INC (SOLARPINOY)

Greenhills Garden Square 297 Col. Bonny Serrano Ave, Brgy Bagong Lipunan, Quezon City

Website: www.solarpinoy.ph

Contact person: Gerry Chua

Tel: 02-579.1700; +63 917 814 3779 E-mail: sales@solarpinoy.ph

Physics Research – Sales & Services Corp.

Unit 4, Krystal Mall, San Isidro, Talisay City, Cebu 6045 

Website: www.prcebu.com 

Contact person: Alvin N. Urgel 

Tel: (032) 505 - 7185 / 09177107469 

E-mail: prsearch2000@yahoo.com Membership in Association: VSPA

Sasonbi, Inc. 

U3004 Antel Global Corporate Center, 3 Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605

Website: www.sasonbisolar.com

Contact person: Dante M. Briones

Tel: +63 918 9374930; +63 2 6689679 

E-mail: dante.briones@sasonbisolar.com 

Membership in association: PSPA

Sierra Solar Inc.

16 Ruby St. Ph7, Pacita Complex, San Pedro 4023 Laguna

Website: www.sierrasolar.ph

Contact person: Marvin Lazaro

Tel: +6325537774; 09178867921

E-mail: marvlazaro@sierrasolar.ph Membership in association: PSPA

Solar Star Marketing

67 Echavez Street, Cebu City 6000

Website: www.sophilcor.com and www.solarstarph.com

Contact person: Alfonso Soriano

Tel: 0921-333-7979

E-mail: sophilco@gmail.com

Solarpower Corp.

3rd Flr. Unit 3, VFP-MDC Bldg.II, Veterans Industrial Center, Taguig 1630

Website: solarpowercorp.biz

Contact person: Leonides A. Santos / Khey T. Mirador

Tel: +632839-1673; +632839-0538

E-mail: sales@solarpowercorp.biz; lsantos@solarpowercorp.biz Membership in association: ENPAP

Solar Systems Philippines

Unit 505-506, Sugbutel Building S. Osmena Blvd., Corner Road East North Reclamation Area (Near SM). 

Cebu City 6000

Website: www.solarsystemsphilippines.com

Contact person: Eng’r. Dioscoro A. Merilo

Tel: 032 2600329; 09153686755

E-mail: dmerilo@solarsystemsphilippines.com Membership in association: PSPA

Solarus Partners Inc.

Unit 902 Paragon Plaza, EDSA cor. Reliance St., Mandaluyong City

Website: www.solaruspartnersinc.com

Tel: (632) 234-2281

Email: jcaballero@solaruspartnersinc.com Membership in association: PSPA

Solenergy Systems Inc.

TECO Ninoy Aquino Highway, Barangay Bundagul, Mabalacat Pampanga 2010 

Website: www.solenergy.com.ph

Tel: +63 2 624 3861; +63 917 8384723

E-mail: info@solenergy.com.ph Membership in association: PhilGBC

Solutions Using Renewable Energy Inc.

Unit 602 OMM Citra Bldg., San Miguel Ave, Ortigas Center, Pasig City   

Website: www.sure.com.ph

Contact person: Claire Marie Yvonne Lee

Tel: +632 6347945

E-mail: clairemy.lee@gmail.com; claire@sure.com.ph

Membership in association: PSPA

Stromfluss Enterprises

8-J 9 Teodoro Evangelista St. BF Homes Paranaque City 1720

Website:  www.stromfluss.net

Contact person: Uwe Stefan Madamba 

Tel:  (02) 8076081;  (0917) 5237460 E-mail: uwe.madamba@stromfluss.net

Transnational Uyeno Solar Corporation 

The Penthouse, Net Quad Building,  4th Avenue Corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, 1634 Taguig City Website: www.tuscsolar.com

Contact person: Marlon Joseph S. Apanada

Tel: (02) 830 8888 LOCAL 8266

E-mail: marlon.apanada@tdgworld.com Membership in association: PSPA

Uni Solar Inc.

8-J Saint Peter St. P. Tuason, Cubao, Quezon City 1109 

Website:  www.unisolar.com.ph

Contact person: Mr. Ronaldo R. Villon 

Tel:  632-7251453 / 632-4158259

E-mail: info@unisolar.com.ph Membership in association: PSPA

7.B International solar companies

Aschoff Solar GmbH

Rosenau 13, 91580 Petersaurach. Germany

Website: www.aschoff-solar.com

Contact person: Bernd W. Jueckmann

Tel: +63 906 290 0958; +63 917 853 6633 Email: philippines@aschoff-solar.com

Conergy Asia & ME Pte. Ltd.

20/F Regus, Zuellig Building, Makati Ave. Corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City 1226 

Website: http://singapore.conergy.com Contact person: Colin Steley

Tel: +63 2 465 9296; 63 927 248 0819

E-mail: c.steley@conergy.com 

Membership in association: PSPA, GPCCI

IBC Solar AG

Am Hochgericht 10, 96231 Bad Staffelstein, Germany

Website: www.ibc-solar.com

Contact person: Nils Szymczak

Tel: 0049-9573-9224-538

E-mail: hybrid@ibc-solar.com

Membership in association: BSW

Inutec Solarcenter International Gmbh

Im Gewerbegebiet 17, 38315 Schladen. Germany

Contact person: Alexander Kaub

Tel: +49 5335 808 996

E-mail: a.kaub@inutec-solarcenter.de

PT. Inutec Solarcenter Indonesia- The Academy of Solar Power Education

Cityloft Office and Apartment, 25th Floor, Unit 21, Jl. KH Mas Mansyur Kav. 121

Jakarta Pusat 10220, Indonesia

Website: www.inutec.co; www.TheAcademyOfSolarPowerEducation.com

Contact person: Alexander Kaub

Tel: +62 21 2991 8930

E-mail: a.kaub@inutec-int.com

Membership in association: BSW

Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd

209 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore 207742 

Website:  www.phoenixsolar.sg

Contact person: Jeffrey Tan

Tel:  +65 6511 9330

E-mail: jeffrey.tan@phoenixsolar.sg Membership in association: BSW

PV² Energie GmbH

Klever Straße 61 47574 Goch

Website: www.pv2energie.de

Contact Person: Phillip Küpper

Tel: +49 (0) 2823 41 90 68-2;+49 (0) 178 537 1168

Fax: +49 (0) 2823 41 90 68-9

Email: kuepper@pv2energie.de

Schletter (Shanghai). Solar Technology Co., Ltd

255 BeiheGong Road, Building No. 1, Jiading, 201807 Shanghai, PR China 

Website: www.schletter.cn

Contact person: Johannes Salzeder 

Tel: +86 21 3998 3623 

E-mail: johannes.salzeder@schletter.cn Membership in association: BSW

SMA Solar Technology AG

Sonnenallee 1, 34266 Niestetal, Germany

Website: www.SMA.de  

Name of Contact person: Dipl.-Phys. Matthias Hermes, Deputy Director, Sales New Markets

Tel: +49 561 9522-4033; +49 172 5863986

E-Mail:  Matthias.Hermes@SMA.de Membership in association: BSW

Vis Solis, Inc.

256 Seaboard Lane Suite E-106 Franklin TN 37067 USA

Website: www.vis-solis.us

Name of contact person: Tim Hayes / Carlos Mayer

Tel: 00 1 615 796 3512 

E-mail: info@ vis-solis.com Membership in association: SEIA

7.C Philippine distribution utilities

Angeles Electric Corporation

Don Juan D. Nepomuceno corner Teresa Avenue

Nepo Mart Complex, Angeles City 2009

Contact person: Engr. Conrado D. Caguiat

Tel. 045-888-2888 / 045-322-8311 to 13

Mob. 0999 994 0814

Fax. 045-888-1810

Email: dcaguiat1625@yahoo.com / aec_engg@comclark.com Membership in association: PEPOA

Bohol Light Company Inc

P. Enerio Street, Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Website: http://www.bohollight.com

Contact Person: Eulogio M. Signe, General Manager

Email: emsigne@yahoo.com.ph

Tel: (038) 235-5809, (038) 501-9972 Membership in association: PEPOA

Cabanatuan Electric Corp

Contact Person: Engr. Leonardo C. Apan

Mob: 09258140104

Email: Leonardo_apan@yahoo.com Membership in association: PEPOA

Cagayan Power & Light Co. 

No. 33 T. Chaves St. 9000 Cagayan de Oro City. Philippines

Website: cepalco.com.ph

Contact Person: Jorey T. Alfaro

Tel: +639177060333

Email: jtalfaro@cepalco.com.ph

Membership in association: PEPOA

Clark Electric Distribution Corporation

N2830 Bayanihan Street, Clark SEZ, Pampanga

Contact Person: Wellmar Policarpio

Email: wapolicarpio@clarkelectric.ph

Mob: 0999-888-6281 Membership in association: PEPOA

Cotabato Light & Power Co.

Sinsuat Ave., Cotabato City

Website: http://www.cotabatolight.com

Tel: 816-2881

Membership in association: PEPOA

Dagupan Electric Corp 

Website: http://www.dagupanelectric.com

Contact person: Dominador Liwag

Email: ddliwag@yahoo.com

Tel: 0922 884 6297

Membership in association: PEPOA

Davao Light and Power Company 

Website: http://www.davaolight.com

Contact Person: Mervin Dalian, Manager Tel: 229-3524 Officers:

Ruby Barnes   Tel: 229-3667

Honey Micabani  Tel: 229-3558

Jessimer Enriquez  Tel: 229-3548

Membership in association: PEPOA

Ibaan Electric & Engineering Corporation

Eng Carwana

Email: ibaan_electric_2010@yahoo.com

Tel: (043) 3111-231

Mob: 09497224771

Membership in association: PEPOA

Iligan Light & Power Inc 

Bro. Jeffrey Road, Pala-o, Iligan City 9200 Lanao del Norte, Philippines

Website: http://www.iliganlight.com

Contact Person: Engr. Danilo Bagtasos

Tel: (063) 223-1773, 09173942400

Email: dcb@iliganlight.com

Membership in association: PEPOA

La Union Electric Company

Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City, La Union

Website: http://www.luecoinc.com

Tel: 072 700 5205, 072 700 1237

Membership in association: PEPOA

Mactan Electric Company

Sangi Road, Lapu-lapu city

Tel: (032) 341-0236, (032) 340-1208 Membership in association: PEPOA

MERALCO

Lopez Building, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City 0300

Website: www.meralco.com.ph Please contact your local Meralco business center. Details can be found via the following link: http://www.

meralco.com.ph/customer/page-cusContact-business.html

Olongapo Electricity Distribution Co., Inc. 

2270 Ecaldre Bldg., Rizal Avenue, 2200 Olongapo City

Contact Person: Arjay M. Villanueva

Tel: 222-2579 or 222-9410

Email: amvillanueva@cepalco.com.ph Membership in association: PEPOA

Panay Electric Company

Website: http://panayelectric.com

San Agustin, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines

Contact Person: Randy Pastolero - VP for Operations

Mob: 0917-302-6363

Email: eam_peco@yahoo.com

Membership in association: PEPOA

San Fernando Electric Light & Power Co 

San Fernando, Pampanga

Website: http://sfelapco.com

Contact Person: Engr. Michelle Almario

Tel: 045 961 2727, loc 110; 0917 910 5483

Email: malmario@sfelapco.com

Membership in association: PEPOA

Subic Enerzone Corporation

Website: http://www.subicenerzone.com

Corner Canal & Labitan Rds, Central Business District

Subic Freeport Zone, Zambales

Tel: 750-1391, 817-9508

Membership in association: PEPOA

Tarlac Electric Inc.

Mabini Street, 2300 Tarlac, Tarlac City, Philippines

Contact Person: Grelson A. Manuel

Tel: (045) 982-5000

Mob: 0998-978-1785

Email: gmanuel@tei.ph

Membership in association: PEPOA

Visayan Electric Co., Inc. 

VECO Compound, J. Panis Street, Cebu City 

Website: www.veco.com.ph 

Contact Person: Richard Alfafara 

Tel: 00 63 926 964 2767 

E-mail: richard.alfafara@veco.com.ph Membership in association: PEPOA

7.D Philippine financial institutions

Banco de Oro (BDO)

6/F South Tower, BDO Corporate Center, 7899 Makati Avenue, Makati City 0726, Philippines 

Website: www.bdo.com.ph

Contact Person: Edward G. Wenceslao/ Vivian De Chaves

Tel: (632) 878-4567 

Fax: (632) 878-4570

E-mail: dechavez.vivian@bdo.com.ph

IFC Sustainable Energy Finance Partner 

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)

9/F Ayala wing, BPI Building 6768 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

Website: www.bpiexpressonline.com

Contact Person: Jo Ann B. Eala

Tel: (632) 825-5855 

Fax: (632) 845-5244

E-mail: jbeala@bpi.com.ph

IFC Sustainable Energy Finance Partner

BPI Globe BanKO

4/F BanKO Center, Ortigas Avenue, North Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila 1500, Philippines Website: www.banko.com.ph

Contact Person: Ronald Francis N. Cada / Floyd Macuha

Tel: (632) 754-9980 local 1011

Fax: (632) 754-9980

E-mail: ronaldfrancis.cada@banko.com.ph / floyd.macuha@banko.com.ph

IFC Sustainable Energy Finance Partner

Chinabank

5/F China Bank Building, 8745 Paseo de Roxas corner Villar Street, Makati City 1226 Philippines

Website: www.chinabank.ph

Contact Person: William C. Whang / Layne Arpon

Tel: (632) 885-5560; 885-5515

Fax: (632) 892-02-28

E-mail: lyarpon@chinabank.ph; alcmtan@chinabank.ph IFC Sustainable Energy Finance Partner

Development Bank of the Philippines

DBP Building. Sen Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City

Website: http://www.dbp.ph

Contact Person: Jericho N. Martinez

Tel: 818-9511 Loc 2340

Email: jnmartinez@dbp.ph

International Finance Corporation -Access to Finance - Sustainable Energy Finance 

23rd Floor, One Global Place, 5th Avenue corner 25th Street. Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, 1634 Philippines 

Website: www.ifc.org

Contact person: Noel Verdote

Tel: +63 2 4652700 

Fax: +63 2 4652747 

E-mail: nverdote@ifc.org 

7.E Associations and organizations in the Philippines

Philippine Solar Power Alliance (PSPA)

8/F, Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City1605

Website: www.phsolar.org

Contact Person: Tetchi Capellan, President

Tel: +(63 2) 631-1581

E-mail: hlalcantara@cepalco.com.ph

Private Electric Power Operators Association (PEPOA)

8/F Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 

Contact Person: Ranulfo Ocampo, President

Tel: +63 2 635 6291

E-mail: ranyocampo@yahoo.com

Philippine Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Philreca)

Casman Building, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City

Contact Person: Wendel Ballesteros

Tel: 0917 810 85 38

E-mail: philreca@skydsl.com.ph

Renewable Energy Association of the Philippines (REAP)

Contact Person: Engr. Olegario S. Serafica

Tel: +63 2 809-5953,  +63 917-534-0162

Email: acifares@yahoo.com

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/mmierdc/people/reap

German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI)  

8/ F Döhle Haus Manila, 30-38 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Barangay San Isidro, Makati City 1234 Website: www.gpcci.org

Contact person: Nadine Fund, General Manager

Tel: +63 (0) 2 336 6845 Email: info@gpcci.org

European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)

19/F Philippine AXA Life Centre, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue corner Tindalo Street, Makati City1200 Website: www.eccp.com

Contact Person: Martial Beck, Vice President and General Manager

Tel: +632 845.1324; +632 759.6680 E-mail: info@eccp.com

International Copper Association Southeast Asia Ltd.

Suite 907A West Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605 Website: www.copper.org.sg

Contact Person: Jessie L. Todoc, Country Manager - Philippines      

Tel: +63 2 667 3686

E-mail: jessie.todoc@copperalliance.asia

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

2B PDCP Bank Centre, V.A. Rufino corner L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City

Project Development Program (PDP)

Contact Person: Markus Dietrich

Tel: +63 2 239 82 16

E-mail: markus.dietrich@asei.com.ph

Support to the Climate Change Commission in Implementing the NCCAP

Contact Person: Hendrik Meller

Tel: +63 2 479 2900 ext. 338 E-mail: hendrik.meller@giz.de

7.F International organizations

BSW - Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V.

Quartier 207, Friedrichstraße 78, 10117 Berlin, Germany Website: www.solarwirtschaft.de 

DGS - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie Landesverband Berlin Brandenburg e.V. Wrangelstr. 100, 10997 Berlin, Germany www.dgs-berlin.de 

7.G Government agencies

Department of Energy – Electric Power Industry Management Bureau (DOE-EPIMB) 

4/F DOE Building, Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, 1632

Website: http://www.doe.gov.ph

Contact person: Mylene C. Capongcol, Director

Tel: (02) 840-2120

E-mail: mycaps@doe.gov.ph

Department of Energy - Renewable Energy Management Bureau (DOE-REMB) 

3/F DOE Multi-purpose Bldg., Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, 1632

Website: http://www.doe.gov.ph

Contact person: Mr. Mario C. Marasigan, Director

Tel: (02) 840-2268

E-mail: mmarasig@doe.gov.ph

Department of Energy -Consumer Welfare and Promotion Office (DOE-CWPO)

1/F DOE Main Bldg., Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, 1632

Website: http://www.doe.gov.ph

Contact person: Ms. Ava Kashima K. Austria, OIC-Division Chief

Tel: (02) 840-2267

E-mail: energycwpo@gmail.com

Department of Energy – Luzon Field Office 

2nd & 3rd F PSJ Bldg., Mac Arthur Highway, Nancayasan, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

Website: http://www.doe.gov.ph

Contact person: Mr.  Efren L. Balaoing, Director

Tel: (075) 656-0114

E-mail: ebalaoing@doe.gov.ph

Department of Energy – Visayas Field Office 

11/F Metrobank  Bldg., Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City

Website: http://www.doe.gov.ph

Contact person: Mr.  Antonio E. Labios, Director

Tel: (032) 253-2150

E-mail: alabios@doe.gov.ph

Department of Energy – Mindanao Field Office 

5/F DOE Metrobank Plaza, Ramon Magsaysay Ave., Davao City

Website: http://www.doemfo.org

Contact person: Mr.  Manuel M. Llaneza, Director

Tel: (082) 224-2231

E-mail: mllaneza@doe.gov.ph

Department of Trade & Industry -Bureau of Product Standards (DTI-BPS) 

3/F Trade & Industry Bldg., 361 Sen. Gil Puat Ave., Makati City

Website: http://www.dti.gov.ph

Contact person: Engr. Gerardo P. Maglalang, OIC-Director

Tel: (632) 751-4700

E-mail: gpmaglalang@yahoo.com

Department of Trade & Industry -Bureau of Trade Regulations & Consumer Protection  (DTI-BTRCP) 

2/F Trade & Industry Bldg., 361 Sen. Gil Puat Ave., Makati City

Website: http://www.dti.gov.ph

Contact person: Atty. Victorio Mario A. Dimagiba, Director

Tel: (632) 751-3233/751-3288 E-mail: vmad@dti.gov.ph

Distribution Management Committee (DMC) 

20/F Pacific Center Bldg., San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center 1600

Website: http://www.gmcdmc.ph

Contact person: Mr. Tomas B. Vivero., Executive Director

Tel: (632) 638-2658

E-mail: totievivero@gmcdmc.ph

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)

16/F Pacific Center Bldg., San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center 1600

Website: http://www.erc.gov.ph

Contact person: Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan, Executive Director

Tel: (632) 689-5365

E-mail: fscjuan@erc.gov.ph

National Electrification Administration (NEA) 

57 NIA Road, Government Center, Diliman, Quezon City

Website: http://www.nea.gov.ph

Contact person: Engr. Edgardo R. Piamonte, Deputy Administrator

Tel: (632) 840-2267

E-mail: epiamonte@nea.gov.ph

Important documents

Renewable Energy Act 9513

AN ACT PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT, UTILIZATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

http://www.gov.ph/2008/12/16/republic-act-no-9513/

ERC Resolution on Net-Metering and Interconnection Standards

Resolution No. 09, Series of 2013, A Resolution Adopting the Rules Enabling the Net-Metering Program for Renewable Energy. Date Docketed: July 01, 2013 http://www.erc.gov.ph/IssuancesDownload/FileDownload/5919

Manual for interconnection - Report for supporting the interconnection of rooftop-PV systems in the Philippines http://www.giz.de/fachexpertise/downloads/Fachexpertise/giz2013-en-manua.... pdf

Administrative Procedures - Rules and Processes for On-Grid PV Project Development in the Philippines http://www.giz.de/fachexpertise/downloads/Fachexpertise/giz2013-en-admin...

It’s more sun in the Philippines- Facts & Figures on Solar Energy in the Philippines http://www.giz.de/fachexpertise/downloads/giz2012-en-pv-in-the-philippin...

Annexes

Anlagenpass “PV Passport” Clarification for net-metering to ERC ERC response letter to clarification issues

1) The PV Passport is only complete with Annexes (1) to (4) 

2) While this PV Passport was compiled with greatest possible care, a guarantee for the attested characteristics cannot be given in terms of liability regardless of negligence.

Photovoltaic modules 

Photovoltaic Inverters 

Photovoltaic Mounting System 

Cables / Power lines

Feed-in Management / Communication 

Annex 2: Information regarding planning and installation            Page 1 of 2 of Annex 1 Installation

Annex 2: Information regarding planning and installation                    Page 2 of 2 of Annex 2

Annex to PV Passport No. ______-______-______

Test certificate 

pursuant to E DIN IEC 62446 (VDE 0126-23, draft), Attachment A 

PV PAssport, version 10/2013 – All rights reside with BSW-Solar/ZVEH – se

Test report construction, substructure, inspection 

in accordance with VDE 0126-23, Attachment B 

Test report construction, substructure, inspection (cont’d) 

Test report on electrical testing of PV system's direct-current side (_{in accordance} 

with VDE 0126-23, Attachment C) 

Test protocol of the PV system’s direct-current side in accordance with VDE 0100-600

according to form 1/2007 ZVEH/Bundesfachverband Elektrotechnik 

Annex 4: Overview of documents provided 

The operator was provided the following documents: A. Documents that must be provided: 

£  A1: Electric circuit diagram, including string layout and list of equipment 

£  A2: (Rooftop) configuration plan with inverter positioning 

For PV modules used

£  A3: Technical data sheets  

£  A4: User information, assembly and instruction manual 

£  A5: List of serial numbers of all modules (e.g. flash list) 

£  A6: Warranty documentation 

£  A7: Copies of test certificates 

£  A8: Conformity declarations 

£  A9: Manufacturer’s statement on normal combustibility 

For inverters used:

£  A10: Technical data sheets  

£  A11: User information, assembly and instruction manual 

£  A11: List of serial numbers of all inverters 

£  A13: Warranty documentation 

£  A14: Copies of test certificates 

£  A15: Conformity declarations 

For all other components used:

£  A16: Technical data sheets  

£  A17: User information 

£  A18: List of serial numbers  

£  A19: Warranty documentation 

£  A20: Copies of test certificates 

£  A21: Conformity declarations 

For storage system used:

£  A22: Technical data sheets  

£  A23: User information 

£  A24: List of serial numbers  

£  A25: Warranty documentation 

£  A26: Copies of test certificates 

£  A27: Conformity declarations 

Annex 4: Overview of documents provided 

For the mounting system used:

£  A28: Requirements based on individual verification of structural strength or of system/type structural strength 

£  A29: General building authority approval, if necessary 

£  A30: Examination of structural strength of substructure 

£  A31: Mounting instructions of substructure components used 

£  A32: General building authority test certificate regarding the property of rigid roofing (only for integrated PV systems) 

B. Additional documents (if applicable) 

£  B1  Calculation of yield forecast 

£  B2: Technical documentation of function monitoring system 

£  B3: Calculation of direct consumption rate 

£  B4: Calculation of static friction coefficient for ballasted roof systems 

PV passport and Annexes (1) to (4) received:                              Date/signature of system operator