
Are you concerned with the performance of your solar
panels?
Solar panels are relatively low-maintenance and once installed, require very little upkeep to ensure optimum performance and efficiency. In saying that, problems can always arise especially when exposing advanced technology to extreme external factors such as; high humidity, wind, rain, hail, etc. If you are concerned about your systems performance and overall health there are a few proactive steps that you can take to troubleshoot your system.
While reviewing and comparing your energy bill may seem like the most effective and straightforward method to test your panel's performance, it can actually be an expensive mistake. If your solar system is malfunctioning, waiting to receive your next energy bill can take weeks and can be costly if your panels have not been functioning for some time. Additionally, the solar electricity that you do send to the grid isn’t always itemised which can make analysing the true health of your PV system difficult. Even the most detailed and optimised energy statement cannot tell you what your solar production should be so basing your production goals and expectations around this can be counterproductive.
Steps to diagnose issues with your solar system
Fortunately, there are some steps that allow you to take a lot of the guesswork out of your system's performance. The first, and seemingly most insultingly obvious suggestion, is to check your breaker switches. Surges, electrical faults and general damages to your system can trip these switches and is one of the most common issues that affect the flow of solar electricity to your home or business. By ensuring these are switched back to their proper state, any fault should fix itself. Nobody is ever continuously watching their breaker switches and anything can happen to cause your breaker switch to go off so regularly checking this can save a lot of hassle and money.

How to Troubleshoot Concerns with your Solar Panels