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Whether for households or businesses, there are basic scenarios where "access to electricity is a must". If you want to reduce electricity bills, installing solar panels is a viable option. Their core value lies not only in long-term cost savings but also in addressing various pain points such as reliance on traditional energy sources.
In recent years, solar panels have been gaining increasing popularity in Southeast Asia, with prices becoming more affordable, and the Philippines is no exception. If you plan to install a solar energy system, there are many factors to consider, making the selection process more challenging. Here, I recommend a simpler approach: find a reliable solar energy company. A professional solar energy company will recommend a suitable solution based on your specific situation.
This article will take Ocean Solar— a Chinese solar energy manufacturer that has provided services to the Philippines on multiple occasions — as an example, and conduct a comprehensive analysis combined with the current status of the Philippine market in 2025.
Ocean Solaris a high-tech enterprise deeply engaged in the solar energy sector, based in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Since its establishment, with approximately 15 years of industry experience, it has become a trusted solar product manufacturer for global customers. The company focuses on providing efficient, safe, reliable, aesthetically pleasing, and cost-effective solutions for global clean energy needs, and has also offered support to customers in the Philippines.
In terms of production capacity, Ocean Solar owns a technologically advanced modern factory equipped with 2GW fully automated production lines, with a total production capacity exceeding 2GW. This enables stable large-scale and high-quality production of solar products, providing solid support for the delivery of global orders.
The Philippines’ tropical monsoon climate and geographical feature of frequent typhoons place strict requirements on the durability and disaster resistance of solar panels. Ocean Solar’s product design and certification system specifically address these pain points
Ocean Solar’s core products adopt advanced technologies such as N-type TOPCon, with power outputs covering multiple ranges from 585W to 750W. They have passed rigorous environmental durability tests — for example, complying with the IEC 1500V system voltage standard and featuring optimized anti-PID (Potential Induced Degradation) performance, which can tackle the issue of performance degradation of solar panels in the high-temperature and high-humidity environment of the Philippines. Although "typhoon resistance certification" is not directly marked, the IEC 61215 standard followed by the products includes mechanical load testing (e.g., dynamic wind load simulation), which indirectly meets the safety requirements of the Philippines for typhoon-prone areas.
The Philippines has incorporated PNS IEC 61215 certification into the whitelist for renewable energy equipment procurement; products without this certification are ineligible for government projects. Ocean Solar’s modules have obtained international authoritative certifications such as TUV and UL, and such certifications can usually serve as the technical basis for applying for the Philippine PNS certification, clearing obstacles for its entry into the local government procurement system.
Whether it is the rooftop PV project for 1 million households (suitable for 430W-460W residential models) strongly promoted by the Philippine government, or the 250MW-scale floating solar projects developed by enterprises like Blueleaf (suitable for 620W-750W high-power modules),Ocean Solar’s product portfolio can provide matching solutions.
In 2024, the newly installed solar capacity in the Philippines was approximately 820MW, with the total installed capacity reaching 2.3GW. The newly installed capacity is expected to be 2.2-3GW in 2025.
According to policies, 50% of office buildings and residential buildings will be equipped with rooftop PV by 2030, and the number of industrial and commercial rooftop projects has grown significantly. In 2025, the proportion of rooftop PV will gradually increase; community microgrids and off-grid projects are widely used in island areas to address the problem of insufficient power grid coverage.
The application of innovative technologies such as floating PV and PV + energy storage (IRES, Integrated Renewable Energy System) is on the rise. For instance, the 130MW floating power plant on Caliraya Lake and the Terra Solar project (equipped with a 4.5GWh energy storage system) have improved the stability of the power grid.
The Philippine government plans to have renewable energy account for 35% of the energy mix by 2030, and the installed PV capacity is expected to reach 27GW by 2040. Rooftop PV is a key path to achieve these goals.
Enterprises can receive a subsidy of up to 20% when purchasing energy storage systems, and residential PV systems enjoy tax incentives. The Green Energy Auction Program (GEA) provides 20-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) through competitive bidding, reducing investment risks.
The Philippine government has removed foreign ownership restrictions in the renewable energy sector to attract international capital. For example, enterprises like PowerChina (China) and Baywar.e (Germany) have laid out their business plans in the country.
The promotion of lightweight modules and smart inverters will enhance adaptability to weak power grids and reduce operation and maintenance costs.
By leveraging the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership, the Philippines will introduce international low-cost funds and insurance products to promote power grid interconnection.
Models such as "PV + agriculture" and "PV + mining" will be promoted to improve land use efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
If you do not consider importing solar panels, the following are 5 local solar brands in the Philippines, listed in no particular order for reference only:
•Buskowitz
•Solar NRG
•Engie
•GoSolar Philippines
•PHILERGY German Solar
Installing solar panels in the Philippines is an inevitable choice to meet local energy needs. The abundant annual sunshine of 5-6 hours on average near the equator provides a natural advantage for power generation. Coupled with government policy dividends and the net metering mechanism (which allows offsetting electricity bills with surplus power), although the spot electricity price has experienced a short-term decline, solar energy can still help avoid the risks of traditional electricity price fluctuations in the long run. Meanwhile, it can solve power outage issues caused by insufficient interconnection of island power grids. Moreover, PV + energy storage systems not only provide emergency power supply but also realize asset appreciation. Therefore, solar energy is a necessary choice that combines economic, safety, and environmental values.
The Philippines may also have some decent solar companies, but China's solar firms are also leading the development of solar systems. With over a decade of deep expertise in the photovoltaic field, Ocean Solar has earned a strong reputation in the industry. We yearn to be seen by more people and hope Ocean Solar can assist you!
Ready to embark on your Ocean Solar journey? Please call +86 159 6110 0770, email us at info@oceansolar.cn, or visit our website at www.oceansolarcn.com
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