How our rooftop becomes a hedge against Meralco

How our rooftop becomes a hedge against Meralco

Putting rooftop solar panels wasn’t an environmental statement. It was a financial decision. After spending roughly P900,000 on an 8.8kWp solar-and-battery system, our Meralco bills have effectively collapsed to zero, transforming electricity from a recurring liability into a long-term inflation hedge. In a country burdened by some of Southeast Asia’s highest power costs, rooftop solar is no longer merely about sustainability — it is increasingl…