Midyear Business Reset: Is Your Operation Ready for Solar?

Solaready PH
Jun 24
2 min read

Every business owner knows the middle of the year is more than just a checkpoint—it’s a reality check. You're looking at your numbers, checking your overhead, and asking: What can we do better for the second half of the year?

One thing I’ve seen more and more businesses do is seriously consider solar power. And it makes sense.

Why Now?

We're halfway through 2025. Energy prices haven’t gone down, and they’re not expected to anytime soon. If you’re running a business, especially one that operates during daylight hours, solar isn’t just a sustainability move anymore. It’s a smart financial strategy.

When businesses ask me, “Is it the right time to invest in solar?” my answer is simple: Yes, if you're serious about cutting long-term costs and future-proofing your operations.

Signs You’re Ready to Go Solar

If any of the following apply to your business, solar is likely a strong option:

You’ve got roof space

Most of the commercial systems we install don’t need fancy setups. If you have 100 sqm of roof space that gets sun for most of the day, you're in a good position.

You operate mostly during the day

Shops, groceries, clinics, warehouses, schools—if your peak hours are under the sun, solar gives you maximum return.

Your electric bills keep climbing

It’s not unusual to see bills between ₱80,000 and ₱250,000 a month for commercial spaces. Depending on your system size, solar can cut that by 30% to 60%. In some cases, more.

What a Typical Setup Looks Like

For a mid-sized warehouse or office, we often recommend a 30kWp to 100kWp system. Here’s a real-world case:

30kWp system Daily production: ~120 kWhPotential savings: ₱40,000 to ₱60,000/monthPayback period: 4 to 5 years

After that, the savings just keep coming.

And for larger setups (250kWp or 500kWp), especially in industrial settings, savings can go upwards of ₱500,000 to ₱700,000 per month.

“But what about approvals?”

We get this a lot. If you're with Meralco, you’ll likely need Net Metering. The good news? You don't need to worry about the technicalities. At Solaready, we’ve handled hundreds of successful Net Metering applications. We take care of:

Site and load analysis
Complete documentation
Direct coordination with Meralco
End-to-end installation and approval

We make sure the process is smooth and compliant.

Why Solar Now, Not Later?

Here's the thing: Solar systems aren’t an overnight decision, but waiting too long means missing out on another 6 months of savings.That’s half a year where you could be offsetting power costs and redirecting those funds into other parts of your business.

Plus, install slots fill up fast as Q4 nears. Midyear is the best time to plan, assess, and install before the year ends.