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July 28, 2022, Thursday, Maoneng Philippines is now officially a member of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). The PCCI is the premier business organisation of the Philippines which gives a voice to the commerce and industry sector. They are a non-stock, non-profit business organisation with aims to foster a more thriving Philippine Economy and improve the viability of businesses in the community.

The PCCI is the outcome of a merger in July 1, 1978 of Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, established in July 19, 1903 and the Philippine Chamber of Industry, established in March 4, 1950. PCCI is recognised as the “sole official representative and voice of entire private business community” by virtue of Letter of Instruction No. 780 signed by then President Ferdinand Marcos.

It is a milestone of Maoneng Philippines to be part of this prestigious organisation. We aim to connect with our fellow members and partner with them for a more sustainable future in business.

It is a given that turning to renewable resources is a trend now. Let us go over these reasons why invest in solar energy.

1. Drastically reduce or even eliminate your electric bills

Whether you’re a homeowner, business, or nonprofit, electricity costs can make up a large portion of your monthly expenses. With a solar panel system, you’ll generate free power for your system’s entire 25+ year lifecycle. Even if you don’t produce 100 percent of the energy you consume, solar will reduce your utility bills and you’ll still save a lot of money.

2. Earn a great return on your investment

Solar panels aren’t an expense – they’re one of the best ways to invest, with returns rivaling those of more traditional investments like stocks and bonds. Thanks to substantial electricity bill savings, the average American homeowner pays off their solar panel system in seven to eight years and sees an ROI of 20 percent or more.

3. Protect against rising energy costs

One of the most clear cut benefits of solar panels is the ability to hedge utility prices. In the past ten years, residential electricity prices have gone up by an average of three percent annually. By investing in a solar energy system now, you can fix your electricity rate and protect against unpredictable increases in electricity costs. If you’re a business or homeowner with fluctuating cash flow, going solar also helps you better forecast and manage your expenses.

4. Increase your property value

Multiple studies have found that homes equipped with solar energy systems have higher property values and sell more quickly than non-solar homes. Appraisers are increasingly taking solar installations into consideration as they value homes at the time of a sale, and as homebuyers become more educated about solar, demand for properties equipped with solar panel systems will continue to grow.

5. Boost energy independence

The sun is a near-infinite source of energy and a key component of achieving energy independence. By increasing our capacity to generate electricity from the sun, we can also insulate our country from price fluctuations in global energy markets.

6. Create jobs and help your local economy

According to The Solar Foundation, the solar industry adds jobs many times faster than the overall U.S. economy. This growth is expected to continue. Because solar-related jobs tend to be higher paying and cannot be outsourced, they are a significant contributor to the U.S. economy.

7. Protect the environment

Solar is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Buildings are responsible for 38 percent of all carbon emissions in the U.S., and going solar can significantly decrease that number. A typical residential solar panel system will eliminate three to four tons of carbon emissions each year—the equivalent of planting over 100 trees annually.

8. Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability

Sustainability and corporate social responsibility are important components of an organization’s culture and values. They also produce bottom line results. Increasingly, consumers and communities are recognizing and rewarding businesses that choose to operate responsibly. Businesses are finding that “green” credentials are a powerful driver of consumer purchasing decisions, creating goodwill and improving business results.

9. Increase employee morale

Just like consumers, employees have a demonstrated appreciation for their employers’ commitment to operating responsibility. Employees share in the success and contributions of their organizations. Companies that care about their community and environment tend to have lower turnover rates, more engaged employees, and higher levels of morale.

10. Stay competitive

Companies quickly are realizing the social and economic benefits of adopting solar power. As early adopters pull ahead of the competition, many companies are exploring solar power as a way to keep up.

So what are you waiting for? Invest in Solar Energy now! Talk to us. We offer free layout and consultation.

We are going to talk about Solar PV System on this article, but let’s have a bit of trivia before we dive into it: According to BusinessInsider.com, 430 quintillion Joules of energy from the sun hits the earth every 60 minutes, or each hour. That’s 430 with 18 zeroes after it! In comparison, the total amount of energy that all humans use in a year is 410 quintillion Joules! It’s like, you just need 1 chair, but you were given an empty train all for yourself!

With on-grid system, you can apply Net Metering. Net metering basically means that the unused electricity you produce during the day will be imported to the public utility grid. And will allow you to offset the cost of energy you get from the grid at night.

In an off-grid set up, it means you’re no longer connected to the public utility grid. You will need a battery bank to store all unused energy during the day so you will have electricity at night (when solar panels are not producing electricity due to absence of daylight). Once the battery bank is full, it automatically stops collecting electricity from the solar PV system. Including battery bank to the system means additional cost but it also means total energy independence and financial independence in the long run.

It’s not just putting some panels on your rooftop, then it’s done, but it’s also not that complicated, right?
So, if you’re interested, talk to us. We offer FREE layout and consultation.
We are Maoneng Philippines. Let solar save your bill.

Solar panel also absorb reflected light during rainy season.

Before we talk about the emerging microgrid with solar, let’s talk about the traditional energy grid, first. An electrical grid is an interconnected network for electricity delivery from producers to consumers. Electrical grids vary in size and can cover whole countries or continents. Traditional energy grid has a few stages before the produced electricity reaches the consumers. 

The first stage is Generation.

• 70% Fossil Fuel
• 30% Clean Energy
• Scarce Resource
• High Capex

Generation is 60% of your electricity bill. Electricity is most often generated at a power plant by electromechanical generators, primarily driven by heat engines fueled by combustion or nuclear fission but also by other means such as the kinetic energy of flowing water and wind. Other energy sources include solar photovoltaics and geothermal power.

The next stage is Transmission.

Transmission is 7% of your electricity bill. The three-phase power leaves the generator and enters a transmission substation at the power plant. This substation uses large transformers to convert the generator’s voltage (which is at the thousands of volts level) up to extremely high voltages for long-distance transmission on the transmission grid. You can see at the back several three-wire towers leaving the substation. Typical voltages for long distance transmission are in the range of 155,000 to 765,000 volts in order to reduce line losses. A typical maximum transmission distance is about 300 miles (483 km). High-voltage transmission lines are quite obvious when you see them. They are normally made of huge steel towers.

The third stage is Distribution.

The distribution of electricity first begins with distribution substations that use “step-down” transformers, which perform the opposite task of the “step-up” transformer. The voltages of long distance transmission are unsafe for people to handle, so these step-down transformers bring the voltage down to safer levels. The distribution grid then connects these substations to the customers that require electricity, ranging from large industrial buildings to small homes. More substations and smaller transformers help to further lower the voltages, and divide the electricity among subdivisions or residential areas. Then, that is the only time the electricity reaches your homes.

Emerging Microgrid with Solar

Microgrid is a self-sustained electric power generation, and distribution system that provide electricity service to number of small, remote, and isolated areas that remain un-electrified. They can be fully isolated from the main grid or connected to it but able to intentionally isolate themselves. Microgrid supply remote communities which includes residential households, local businesses, as well as public institutions.

Generation is also the first stage for Microgrid.

DC electricity will be converted to AC through solar inverters, then it’s ready for commercial, industrial and residential consumer use. Sunlight and generation is the only cost for microgrid.