Net Metering
Use the renewable energy you generate, export excess electricity to the grid, and receive bill credits.
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Solar and Renewable Energy
Understand how on-site renewable energy can supply your property, connect safely to the Meralco grid, and follow the right interconnection and application path.
Understand Net Metering
Supporting the Push for Solar and Renewables
More Filipino homes and businesses are choosing solar to lower their electricity bills while helping protect the environment. With abundant sunlight almost year-round, the Philippines has exceptional potential to turn sunshine into clean energy and savings.
Find the program that applies based on whether your system will export excess electricity or use all generated energy on-site.
Exporting programs
For systems that send eligible excess electricity to the distribution grid.
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Exporting DER
For qualifying larger renewable energy systems designed for on-site consumption and controlled export.
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Non-exporting programs
For systems designed to use generated electricity on-site without exporting to the grid.
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Micro Solar System
A simple, small-capacity solar option designed to generate electricity for your own consumption.
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SGF Zero Export Solar System
Generate renewable energy for on-site use while preventing electricity from being exported to the grid.
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Choose the information you need
Learn how Net Metering works first, then continue to the current requirements, forms, evaluation, inspection, and commissioning process when you are ready.
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Solar and Net Metering
Understand the four-part customer journey: generate renewable energy, connect safely, export eligible excess energy, and receive bill credits under approved rules.
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Apply for Net Metering
Check eligibility, prepare the current application documents, and follow Meralco’s evaluation, inspection, completion, and commissioning stages.
Review the application process
Choose the right path
Start with the connection your system needs
Net Metering is intended for eligible renewable-energy installations within current capacity limits that can export unused generation through an approved grid connection.
If you plan to export excess energy
Use the Solar and Net Metering guide to understand billing, metering, safety, technical review, and the application process.
If the proposed system is larger or will not export
Review the Distributed Energy Resources, SGF Zero Export or Micro Solar System guidance for the requirements that apply to your system.
If you are still comparing systems
Review daytime electricity use, site conditions, system design, provider capability, and after-sales support before committing to an installation.
Customer journey
Understand the program before you apply
Start with the customer guide, then continue to the current forms and requirements when your proposed installation is ready for review.
Start with the customer guide Go directly to the application process