Net Metering Reference Guide by by Gaspar Escobar Jr. DOE

Renewable Energy Management Bureau (REMB)

A. WHAT IS NET-METERING?
B. HOW DOES IT WORK?
C. BENEFITS OF NET-METERING
D. LEGAL BASIS OF NET-METERING
E. HOW TO APPLY FOR NET-METERING SERVICES
WITH YOUR DU?
F. HOW TO AVAIL SOLAR ROOFTOPS IN THE
PHILIPPINES?
G. LIST OF USEFUL LINKS AND ORGANIZATIONS
“Net metering is an electricity policy for consumers who
own renewable energy facilities (such as solar power)
which allows them to use electricity whenever needed
while contributing their production to the grid.”
Net-metering allows customers of Distribution Utilities
(DUs) to install an on-site Renewable Energy (RE) facility
not exceeding 100 kilowatts (kW) in capacity so they can
generate electricity for their own use. Any electricity
generated that is not consumed by the customer is
automatically exported to the DU’s distribution system.
1. To End-Users
 Generate savings
 Protect end-users against rising electricity prices

2. To the Environment
 Helps mitigate climate change

3. To the Economy
 Contribute in lessening the country’s dependence on costly imported
fossil fuels.
Section 10. Net-metering for Renewable Energy. - Subject to technical considerations and
without discrimination and upon request by distribution end-users, the distribution
utilities shall enter into net-metering agreements with qualified end-users who will be
installing RE system.
The ERC, in consultation with the NREB and the electric power industry participants, shall
establish net metering interconnection standards and pricing methodology and other
commercial arrangements necessary to ensure success of the net-metering for renewable
energy program within one (1) year upon the effectivity of this Act.
1. Filing of Application
 Go to DU and request to participate in net-metering program.
 Upon receipt of request, DU will ask you to submit the following
documents:
 Net-Metering Application Form
 Identification Document
 Detailed Planning Data
 List of Certified Equipment
 Plant Parameters Form
 After 10 business days, DU will issue acknowledgement receipt
with feedback on whether or not the application is complete.
2. Technical Evaluation
 Conduct Distribution Impact Study (DIS)
 Scope of the Study
 Estimated Time of DIS Completion
 DIS Fee
3. Inspection
 With the conclusion of the technical evaluation phase, the DU
finalizes the design of the interconnection facilities based on
the results of the DIS and / or DAS, along with the
corresponding project costs, if applicable. This stage includes
an inspection of the Service Entrance depending on the meter
set-up (2 uni-directional meter or single bi-directional meter).
A Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI), to be obtained
from the city or municipality, may be required on a case-to-
case basis.
4. Energization
 Once the construction is completed, the applicant’s installed
facilities will undergo testing and commissioning to be
witnessed by the DU. Commissioning will include inspection of
the system components and functional tests to ensure
compliance with the Net-Metering Interconnection Standards.
- Solar Roof Tops in the Philippines can be avail from your
Installer, but there are some important points to consider
when planning and purchasing a small PV System
intended for Own Consumption.
• Choosing a Good PV Installation Company
• Selecting Components for Solar Roof Top
• Modules to Buy
- Crystalline Modules
- Thin Films
• Choosing Inverters
• Selecting Mounting Systems and Warranty
• Sizing of the PV System
A. Choosing a Good PV Installation Company
 The Installer is able to explain the working of the PV

System in simple words and in a comprehensive
way.
 The Installer provides electrical plans and other
documents required for LGU Electrical and
Building Permits.
 The Processing of permits are included in the
services.
 the offer includes the delivery of all required
components and services to produce electric power
and feed it into the grid.
A. Choosing a Good PV Installation Company
Grid-Connection, and Commissioning of the PV Plant.

in other words, a turn-key installation.
 the client stipulated to provide any item.
 Optional and Mandatory items distinguished and
terms and conditions of the contract
 The installer observe current applicable standards and
guidelines and know compliance standards set by
the electrical and distribution codes valid in the
Philippines
 payment conditions : are instalments included ?
B. Selecting Components for Solar Roof Top
Check if the module passed the design qualification and type approval.
Crystalline Modules
 Manufactured for Maximum Energy yield per meter squared ( m2 )

 Mostly with aluminium profile frames which protects glass edges,
facilitates mounting, improves statics of modules and can be
used for fixation on mounting structures.
 Most frames are produced with mounting holes and holes for
water discharge.
Thin-Film Modules
 Modules with cadmium (CdTe) and amorphous silicon solar cells

(a-Si) are mostly widely used.
 Other cell types contain copper (as CIS/CIGS modules)
 As less semi-conductor material is needed, the production of
thin-film solar modules become cheaper and the selling price
drops significantly.
 Reminder : Thin-Film modules have a lower efficiency that c-Si
modules. Therefore larger area is needed for the PV Installation.
 Often used in facades or, as they weigh less and can be produced
in flexible forms, integrated in different building forms.
Test Specification
 Crystalline Modules : choose the modules with standard IEC 61215

which comprises the examination of all parameters linked to
ageing of PV modules and describes various qualification tests
based on artificial load of the materials (radiation, thermal and
mechanical testing).
 Thin-Film Modules : choose the modules with standard IEC 61646, where
additional test procedures are done to adapt to special properties of thin-
film technologies.
C. Choosing Inverters
Place of Installation
 As much as possible, the inverter should be installed near

the house meter. Shorter DC cabling cuts system loss of
solar power.
 Inverters get slightly warm during their operations. To
achieve higher performance, there should be adequate
ventilation.
 Always Comply with the external conditions demanded by
the manufacturer, particularly permissible humidity and
ambient temperature
C. Choosing Inverters
USEFUL TIPS
1. Ensure adequate ventilation

2. Consider range of permissible ambient temperature
for inverter (avoid power limitation due to high
temperature.
3.If an inverter is mounted outdoors it has to be
protected against rain and insolation.
4. pay attention to local high tide levels.
D. Selecting Mounting Systems and Warranty
Unlike in the past, manufacturers now offer easy to install

mounting systems for flat roofs. For large roofs on industrial and
commercial buildings, frames are now generally lightweight,
aerodynamic, self-supporting, and without roof penetration
challenges. These features are ideally suited for roofs with
membrane or bitumen surfaces as they represent a slight additional
load to the roof.
Most Inverters have 10-year
Limited warranty.
E. Sizing of the PV System
• Do I need a small PV Systems ?

• Can I install Large PV Systems up to 100 kWp ?
• How do I recognize a good offer ?
.> Demand a Module layout plan with proposed location of
modules and wiring
.> Demand a block diagram of whole PV System.
.> Check if all necessary items are included
.> Demand information about statically testing of offered
mounting system provider and client. Demand more details
if this information was not provided.
.> You can also ask for advice in the internet, e.g. at
www.photovoltaicboard.com
Net Metering Website - 7. List of useful links and organizations_files
https://www.doe.gov.ph/netmeteringguide/index.php/7-list-of-
useful-links-and-organizations

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Renewable Energy Management Bureau (REMB)

 The Installer is able to explain the working of the PV

Grid-Connection, and Commissioning of the PV Plant.

 Manufactured for Maximum Energy yield per meter squared ( m2 )

 Modules with cadmium (CdTe) and amorphous silicon solar cells

 Crystalline Modules : choose the modules with standard IEC 61215

 As much as possible, the inverter should be installed near

1. Ensure adequate ventilation

Unlike in the past, manufacturers now offer easy to install

• Do I need a small PV Systems ?

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