Manila Solar PV Module Models

The government has set the aspirational target of 1,528 MW in the National Renewable Energy Plan (NREP) to be reached by 2030. In the Philippines, there are three possible business model for large solar PV project development according to the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (Republic Act 9513):

So far, we have conducted calculations to evaluate the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential in 263 locations across Philippines. This analysis provides insights into each city/location's potential for harnessing solar energy through PV installations. Link: Solar PV potential in Philippines by location

(i) Large Solar PV Project Development in the Philippines and (ii) Small Solar PV Project Development in the Philippines. The guideline covers solar PV project with a capacity above 100 kWp and only a grid-connected project. It also provides guidance to QEs on the development of a solar PV system on their premises under a net-metering scheme.

Other nearby areas that could be suitable for solar PV include the provinces of Rizal and Laguna, which have more rugged terrain but still offer plenty of open space for larger installations. Philippines ranks 40th in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 1,370 total MW's of solar PV installed.

The topography around Manila, Philippines is generally flat and low-lying, with some hills and mountains in the surrounding areas. The nearby cities of Quezon City, Makati City, Pasay City and Caloocan City are all relatively flat and would be well-suited to large-scale solar PV installations.

Assuming you can modify the tilt angle of your solar PV panels throughout the year, you can optimize your solar generation in Manila, Philippines as follows: In Summer, set the angle of your panels to 2° facing North. In Autumn, tilt panels to 21° facing South for maximum generation.