Basic Troubleshooting of Solaredge Inverters and Battery Systems
Basic Troubleshooting of SolarEdge Inverters and Battery Systems SolarEdge systems are common throughout the Sacramento area, and when they are working properly, they usually do a good job of giving homeowners visibility into solar production, battery status, and system alerts. But when something goes wrong, the app does not always tell the whole story.…
Solar System Not Producing? 7 Common Causes in Sacramento Homes
Solar System Not Producing? 7 Common Causes in Sacramento Homes There’s nothing quite as frustrating as opening your monitoring app on a sunny Sacramento afternoon only to discover your solar system isn’t producing any power. Whether production suddenly dropped to zero or gradually declined over time, the good news is that many solar failures…
The Most Important Part of Your Solar System You’ve Never Heard Of: Current Transformers Explained
The Most Important Part of Your Solar & Battery System You’ve Probably Never Heard Of If your solar or battery system isn’t performing the way it should, the problem may not be your panels, inverter, or battery. It could be something much smaller: Current Transformers (CTs). CT issues are one of the most common…
Sacramento Solar Repair: When to Repair, Replace, or Upgrade
If your solar system isn’t performing the way it used to, you’re probably wondering whether it makes sense to repair it, replace equipment, or invest in an upgrade. As someone who spends a lot of time troubleshooting solar and battery systems throughout the Sacramento region, I’ve found that many homeowners are told they need…
A Homeowner’s Guide to Troubleshooting Solaredge Inverters
A guide for Sacramento area homeowners that covers basic troubleshooting of solar systems with Solaredge brand inverters.
What Is a Solar Performance Inspection and Do You Need One?
What Is a Solar Performance Inspection and Do You Need One? Most homeowners wouldn’t ignore a strange noise coming from their car’s engine. They wouldn’t skip a home inspection before buying a house, either. Yet many solar systems operate for years without anyone ever verifying that they’re producing the amount of energy they were…
Why is my electric bill still high after solar?
Why is my electric bill still high after solar? One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners throughout the Sacramento region is: “Why is my electric bill still so high when I have solar?” Many people assume that once solar panels are installed, their electric bill should disappear. Unfortunately, that’s not always…
Selling a Home With Solar? What do I need to know? – Sacramento Solar Inspections…
REAL ESTATE SOLAR Selling a Home with Solar? What Do I Need to Know? – Sacramento Solar Inspections… Solar can be a major selling point, but it can also create questions during a real estate transaction. Here’s what Sacramento-area homeowners, buyers, and realtors should know before a home with solar hits the market. Over…
Buying a Home with Solar? What to watch out for…
Buying a Home with Solar? What to watch out for… Buying a home with solar? Solar can be a great selling point when purchasing a home, but not all solar systems are created equal. As someone who diagnoses and evaluates residential solar systems throughout the Sacramento area, I’ve seen plenty of situations where buyers…
