A simple health check is to look at the colour of the lights shining on the box during daylight hours when the systems meant to be running. A green light on your inverter means your system is functioning properly. A red or orange light during daylight hours means theres a system event or fault.

How do I monitor my solar panels?

Monitor Your Production Most solar companies provide some kind of monitor for the systems they install, which may be a physical monitor at your home or an app you can access online. If your provider doesnt offer a monitoring service, you can track solar energy production through the inverter itself.

Why is my solar not producing?

In the end, energy production dips are often caused by external factors, like inclement weather. But, if you suspect your system is malfunctioning, be sure to contact the solar company you purchased your system from. Replacement parts and labor should be covered under your warranty.

Can I add panels to my Tesla solar system?

After your system is installed, we are not able to add individual panels to the original design. However, depending on your energy needs and your remaining roof space, we may be able to add a second system. Learn more about designing a second solar panel system.

How do you tell if a solar panel is bad?

LOAD TESTING THE PANEL: Connect the globes wires to the positive and negative wires of the panel (polarity is not crucial to observe, but do be cautious). The globe should illuminate brightly if the panel is working correctly and full sun is available. Failure to illuminate may indicate a faulty panel or connection.

What can damage a solar panel?

Typically, broken solar panels are damaged due to weather (hail, debris from extreme winds). While damage from a tree limb falling from a storm wouldnt surprise anyone, often the biggest culprits of damage are much smaller. Twigs, leaves and dirt or sand can be blown across the glass of solar panels.

How long is the wait for Tesla solar panels?

The current estimated wait time is between 30 days to 6 months for Tesla to begin the installation.

Can I use my Tesla to power my house?

Tesla already has its Powerwall technology, which is effectively a bunch of its EV battery cells but packaged up to provide energy storage for home use. It can charge from the grid and other sources, and then owners can use that electricity to power their own homes rather than rely on conventional sources.

How accurate is SkyView app?

The app shows an accurate vision of the night sky map, demonstrating what you can see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. While its not quite as stylish as some other apps, its very informative. The app offers a catalog of over 600,000 stars, with an extensive array of nebulae, galaxies, and satellites.

How do you test a solar battery?

The first way to do this is the easiest: first, charge the deep cycle batteries within your solar battery bank fully. Next, check the voltage of each battery using a multimeter and make a note of each level, then let them sit without a connection to any solar panel for a few days.