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Compare solar quotes with confidence

Two quotes for “a 5 kW system” can differ in equipment, warranties, what’s included and how optimistic the savings are. Use this checklist to compare them fairly, or request quotes below.

What every quote should include

  1. System size in kWp

    The total panel rating, e.g. 10 × 550 W = 5.5 kWp. This is what you divide the price by.

  2. Exact equipment

    Brand and model of panels, inverter and any battery, with datasheets. “Tier 1 panels” is not a model number.

  3. Estimated generation and how it was calculated

    kWh per year, the sun-hour or irradiation data used, roof direction, tilt, shading and losses assumed.

  4. Savings assumptions

    Your rate, self-consumption share and export credit value. Check them in our solar savings calculator.

  5. Warranties

    Panel product and performance warranties, inverter and battery warranties, workmanship warranty — and who honours them locally.

  6. Inclusions and exclusions

    Mounting, wiring, protection devices, permits, net-metering application, monitoring, any roof repairs or structural work.

  7. Timeline and payment terms

    Deposit size, payment milestones, and what happens if permits or utility approval are delayed.

  8. Who designs and signs off

    Electrical plans for permits must be signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer under RA 7920. Ask who that is.

Compare on price per kWp

Divide each quote’s total price by its system size to compare systems of different sizes:

Price per kWp = total quoted price (₱) ÷ system size (kWp)

Hypothetical example. Quote A: ₱300,000 for 5 kWp = ₱60,000/kWp. Quote B: ₱264,000 for 4.4 kWp = ₱60,000/kWp. Same price per kWp — so compare equipment, warranties and inclusions next. These figures are invented for illustration.

A battery, a hybrid inverter, difficult roof access or structural work will raise the price per kWp, so compare like with like. To see what installers in your province publish, check our solar company price comparison. Then run each quote through the solar payback calculator — it compares up to three proposals side by side.

Red flags

  • Savings promises with no stated assumptions, or a guaranteed “zero bill”.
  • Export credits valued at your full retail rate. Under net metering, exports are credited based on your utility’s generation cost, which is lower.
  • No model numbers or datasheets, only “premium” or “Tier 1” labels.
  • Pressure to sign today, or a large upfront deposit before permits.
  • No clear answer on who handles permits and the net-metering application.

For the full process, read the residential solar installation guide and how net metering works.

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Submitting this form does not guarantee a quote. SmartEnergyPH is not an installer and does not install, sell or warrant solar systems.

Questions about quotes

Does SmartEnergyPH install solar panels?
No. We are an independent information website. We don’t install, sell or warrant solar systems.
Is the quote request service free?
Yes, for homeowners. If we introduce you to an installer in future, we may receive a referral fee from that installer; we will say so clearly and it will never be added to your price by us.
How many quotes should I get?
At least three written quotes gives you a sense of the market. Compare them on the same basis — price per kWp, equipment, warranties and the savings assumptions — not just the headline price.
What is a fair price per kWp?
Prices vary with equipment, roof type, location, batteries and what’s included. Ember’s May 2026 analysis used about ₱60 per watt (₱60,000 per kWp) for a rooftop system. See solar panel prices and installation costs and always compare like with like.