What "Verified Installer" Actually Means

We want to be straightforward about this: SolarEnergyPH is a marketplace that connects homeowners with solar installers across the Philippines. Here's exactly what we check today, what we don't, and how to protect yourself.

What every installer submits when they join

✉ Verified EmailConfirmed via a 6-digit code sent to their business inbox before their account is activated.
📄 DTI or SEC RegistrationA photo or PDF of their business registration certificate, uploaded to their profile.
🏢 Business / Mayor's PermitA photo or PDF of their current local business permit.
📋 PCAB License NumberOptional field — when an installer provides it, it's shown on their profile for you to check yourself.

What this is — and isn't

These documents are submitted directly by installers and made visible on their profile for you to review. SolarEnergyPH does not independently audit, call, or certify these documents — we are not a licensing body, and we don't (yet) send someone to confirm a DTI certificate is genuine or that a permit is current. An installer with documents on file has been more transparent than one with none, but "documents uploaded" is not the same as "government-certified."

Before you sign anything or pay a deposit, do these 4 things yourself:
  1. Verify any PCAB license number directly at the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab.gov.ph).
  2. Ask to see the original DTI/SEC certificate and business permit in person, not just a photo.
  3. Ask for at least one completed project in your area and call that homeowner directly.
  4. Get the warranty terms (panels, inverter, workmanship) in writing before paying anything.

Why we're telling you this

Most of the complaints we hear about solar in the Philippines aren't about the technology — they're about installers who disappeared mid-project, quotes with no itemized breakdown, or warranty promises that were never in writing. Comparing itemized quotes from multiple installers side-by-side, and doing the four checks above, solves most of that risk. That's what SolarEnergyPH is built to make easy.

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