Costs & Savings

How much do solar panels cost in the Philippines?

Last updated July 20, 2026

A typical residential solar system in the Philippines costs roughly ₱50,000–₱70,000 per kWp to buy outright, so a 5kWp home system runs about ₱250,000–₱350,000. With SunFund's solar-as-a-service model you pay ₱0 upfront and cover it through a fixed monthly fee instead.


What goes into the price

The upfront price of a solar system depends on three things:

  • System size (kWp) — sized to your daytime electricity usage. Most Filipino homes need 3kWp to 8kWp.
  • Equipment quality — panels, inverter, mounting, and (optionally) battery storage.
  • Installation — permits, labour, and grid interconnection with your utility.

As a rough guide, buying outright:

  • 3 kWp — around ₱150,000–₱210,000, suits a small household
  • 5 kWp — around ₱250,000–₱350,000, suits an average family home
  • 8 kWp — around ₱400,000–₱560,000, suits a large home or small business

The zero-upfront alternative

Paying several hundred thousand pesos at once is the main reason many Filipinos delay going solar. SunFund removes that barrier: instead of buying the system, you pay a fixed monthly fee that is lower than your current electricity bill, and installation, maintenance, and monitoring are all included.

Learn more on our residential solar page, or see how solar-as-a-service works.