Turn your MERALCO bill into solar savings
MERALCO rates are among the highest in Southeast Asia, which is exactly why rooftop solar has become compelling for Metro Manila homes. The question is how much you would actually save. Start from your real MERALCO bill and find out in minutes.
How solar reduces a MERALCO bill
Your MERALCO bill is mostly generation and distribution charges on the kWh you draw from the grid. Rooftop solar cuts that in two ways:
- Direct offset. Power you use during daylight comes from your panels instead of the grid, so you buy fewer kWh.
- Net metering credits. Excess solar you export is credited on your next bill, up to a 100 kW system under the net-metering rules.
The size of the saving depends on your bill and how much power you use during the day. A home that runs aircon, appliances or a business in daylight tends to save the most.
Know which number matters
Before you compare quotes, it helps to read your bill properly — the total, the kWh used, and your effective rate per kWh. Those are the inputs that decide your solar savings, and they are what the assessment asks for. We have a plain-language guide to reading your MERALCO bill if you want to check yours first.
MERALCO solar questions
How much can solar cut my MERALCO bill?
Many Metro Manila homes offset well over half of their bill, and some far more, depending on daytime usage. Your assessment estimates the figure from your actual bill rather than an average.
Does net metering work with MERALCO?
Yes. MERALCO supports net metering for systems up to 100 kW; your exported solar is credited against what you draw, and net credits carry to the next bill.
Will my bill ever hit zero?
Usually not entirely — fixed charges and night-time grid use remain. The goal is a much lower, more predictable monthly cost, which the assessment shows you.
How fast does it pay back?
For a well-sized grid-tied system, commonly about three to five years in the current rate environment. Your payback depends on your bill, roof and system size.
See your MERALCO savings.
Enter your real monthly bill and your roof. In a few minutes you get a clear, no-hype readiness report — cost, savings and payback for your home. Free. No cold calls.