JH Solar Products: Version 1 vs Version 2 Compared

Last checked 20 October 2026 · JH Solar guide

JH Solar Products at a Glance

In one line each: JH Solar Version 1 is the 7 kW, 16.38 kWh unit with the bigger battery and the lower price, for strong night and brownout backup in most grid-connected homes, and JH Solar Version 2 is the 11 kW, 15.36 kWh unit with two solar inputs for more daytime solar, several aircon units at once and off-grid homes.

• Version 1 · ₱120,000 unit7 kW inverter, 16.38 kWh battery, one solar input for up to 6 panels. The bigger battery, for nights and brownouts at a lower price.
• Version 2 · ₱150,000 unit11 kW inverter, 15.36 kWh battery, two solar inputs for 14 to 16 panels. Made for aircon and daytime loads.

Both JH Solar products share the same idea, so the choice comes down to how much solar you want to collect and how much power you draw at once. The battery sizes are almost the same; the solar input and the inverter are not.

JH Solar Products Compared: Specs and Unit Prices

Here are the rated figures for both JH Solar products in one table. Prices are for the unit only; the setup around it is quoted after a site assessment.

Which of the JH Solar Products Fits Which Home

Choosing between the two JH Solar products starts with the kWh on your bill and what you want running during a brownout. The fastest way is to put your bill through our solar computation tool, then use the table below to see which way your answers lean.

Two example households make it concrete. Example A: a family on Meralco using about 400 kWh a month, with a fridge, fans, lights, Wi-Fi and one aircon at night. Version 1 carries the nights and brownouts from its bigger battery, and the grid fills the daytime gap its six panels leave. Example B: a family with two aircon units in the afternoon and one at night. Version 2 fits better, because the daytime aircon load needs the bigger array.

Think a few years ahead, too. If you plan to add an aircon, a second refrigerator or a home business, size for that now. The single input of Version 1 cannot grow past six panels, while Version 2 leaves room for up to 16.

What Both JH Solar Products Share

A typical home battery system has separate boxes on the wall: a hybrid inverter, battery packs, and the cables and breakers between them. Both JH Solar products put the inverter, the lithium iron phosphate battery and the solar charger in one cabinet instead.

Solar panels connect through a 2-pole DC breaker, with a recommended surge protector, to an all-in-one unit that holds the inverter, the MPPT charger and the battery in one cabinet. Utility power comes through the import-only meter and one 2-pole breaker into the unit’s AC IN. Its AC OUT 1 feeds the one house panel with all the loads, and AC OUT 2 is two sockets on the unit. An optional generator joins the same AC IN through a changeover switch. The panel frames, the unit and the house panel bond to a grounding rod.

• One cabinet: no external battery cables, less wall space, and parts already matched.
• Same battery voltage: both use a 51.2 V LiFePO4 battery, a chemistry that handles deep daily cycling better than lead-acid.
• Pure sine wave 230 V output: clean power for fridges, aircon, TVs and electronics.
• One house panel: grid power passes through the unit to your house panel. In a Meralco or cooperative brownout, the unit runs the same loads from solar and battery, switching in about 10 ms.
• Import only: the unit draws from the grid but never exports, so net metering does not apply.
• Plug-and-play, and movable: both are floor-standing units that can be moved, the step up from a hand-carry power station.

The trade-off of any all-in-one design is flexibility: the inverter and battery are serviced together. If you are still deciding between a portable unit and an installed one, our guide to power stations with solar panels shows where each one fits. For the general layout of a home system, the overview of photovoltaic systems is a useful read.

The Three Differences That Matter

1. Solar input

Version 1 has one MPPT input rated 4,480 W, with at most three panels per string because of its 180 V limit, so six panels in a 3S2P layout. Version 2 has two MPPT inputs rated 5,500 W each, 11,000 W in total, for 14 × 720 W or 16 × 620 W panels. This is the biggest gap between the two.

2. Inverter power

The inverter decides how much can run at the same moment. Version 1 delivers 7 kW and Version 2 delivers 11 kW. Your whole house panel runs through the unit, so in a brownout everything switched on at once must stay within that rating. Two aircon units plus a water pump is where Version 2’s headroom matters.

3. Battery refill speed

The batteries are close in size. Example: 16.38 kWh × 0.9 × 0.95 ≈ 14.00 kWh for Version 1, and 15.36 kWh × 0.9 × 0.95 ≈ 13.13 kWh for Version 2 reach your appliances. What differs is how fast the sun puts it back: Version 1 charges at up to 80 A, Version 2 at up to 160 A. A Version 1 battery drained overnight often will not be full by sunset; a Version 2 battery usually has a better chance on a sunny day.

What a Full Setup Includes

The unit prices of JH Solar products cover the cabinet only. A working system needs these parts, and each is listed in your written quote:

• All-in-one unit (hybrid inverter and battery in one cabinet)
• Solar panels
• Mounting rails and roof hardware
• Electrical parts: PV cables, DC isolators and breakers, surge protection, AC breaker, grounding
• Labor: installation and commissioning

For each of the JH Solar products, the unit price buys the finished cabinet: inverter, solar charger and battery, already joined and tested together. That is ₱120,000 for Version 1 and ₱150,000 for Version 2. Everything outside the cabinet is site work, and that part is where two homes buying the same unit can end up with different totals.

Roof type, the distance from the roof to the cabinet, mounting for local wind and permit fees all change the cost of the same unit, which is why we quote the rest after a site assessment. To see how a full system quote is built and compared, read our solar panel price guide for the Philippines. If an item you expected is missing, such as surge protection or grounding, ask before you sign. A list of the component models in your quote is available too; just ask.

How the Panel Count Is Chosen

For both JH Solar products, the package panel count is a starting point: 6 for Version 1 and 14 for Version 2. The final number comes from your goal, the unit’s input limits and your roof.

Any change after the site assessment is written into the quote with the reason, so you do not pay for panels that cannot perform on your roof.

Placement for Either Unit

Batteries and inverters last longer when they stay cool and dry. Pick the spot with your installer during the site assessment.

• Shaded, dry and ventilated, out of direct afternoon sun, with open space around the cabinet.
• Above the highest flood level your street has seen.
• Away from LPG tanks, the kitchen, fuel, paint and anything that burns easily.
• On a solid, level floor; both units stand on casters, and Version 2 weighs about 160 kg.
• Reasonably close to the panel board, to limit cable runs.

Philippine Conditions and Tips on Your Phone

Peak sun hours in the Philippines are typically about 3.5 to 5 a day depending on place and season; look up your own city on the Global Solar Atlas. The rainy season lowers output for weeks at a time, and that hits a six-panel array harder than a 14-panel one.

Typhoons are a real design load. PAGASA issues tropical cyclone wind signals, and the roof mounting for either unit must suit the wind in your area. Electricity rates also change monthly, so we size from the kWh on your bill, not the peso total.

On your phone

• Before you photograph your bill, hide your name, address and Customer Account Number (CAN), and keep the kWh line readable.
• Take roof photos from the ground in daylight, and one of the spot where the cabinet could go.
• Photograph the label of each aircon that may run at the same time.
• Keep the quote and warranty terms in one folder on your phone.

How to Order JH Solar Products

Ordering either of the JH Solar products follows the same steps. Nothing is final until you accept a written quote.

1. 1

   Step 1: Compute your needs

   Use the solar computation tool with your bill to see your daily kWh and which unit it points to.

2. 2

   Step 2: Send your bill

   Hide your name, address and Customer Account Number (CAN) before you take the photo; we only need the kWh used, the billing period and the amount. Then send the bill photo, your city or barangay and the appliances you run at the same time, through the form on our contact page or on Messenger.

3. 3

   Step 3: Site assessment

   We check the roof, shade, the spot for the cabinet, the distance to your panel board and your wiring.

4. 4

   Step 4: Written quote

   You get the unit, panel count, parts list, price and warranty terms in writing. Ask anything first.

5. 5

   Step 5: Installation

   Licensed electricians install the panels, protection devices and unit, test it, and show you how it works.

The contact page for quotes and site assessments lists what to send and what happens next.

Payments and Warranty

Payment methods we accept: Bank transfer, GCash, Maya, Cash. The payment terms for your order are written into your quote, so you know what is due and when before you pay.

Warranty differs by unit. Version 2 has a 10-year hardware warranty, with the exact coverage written into your quote. For Version 1, the warranty terms are written into your quote. Ask what is covered and how a claim works before you sign.

Conclusion: Choosing Between the JH Solar Products

Both JH Solar products are all-in-one units with a LiFePO4 battery of about the same size. Choose Version 1 at ₱120,000 for the bigger battery at the lower price: strong night and brownout backup for most grid-connected homes, with room for up to six panels. Choose Version 2 at ₱150,000 when you want solar to carry aircon and daytime loads with 14 to 16 panels, run several aircon units at once, or live off-grid.

Prices are for the unit only, and the rest is quoted after a site assessment. Start with your bill, then send it to us. You can also learn more about JH Solar and our guides on the homepage.