Thursday, 10 May 2018

Are My Solar Panels Working Properly?


If you have noticed your solar panel system is not delivering the energy it was supposed to, you are not alone.
According to government data, more than half of Australia’s residential solar systems perform below the standard they’re supposed to.
And even worse, about 14% of the country’s solar systems develop a major fault every year and stop working altogether.
Most of these faults go undetected until home owners receive an electricity bill spike. Literally, every day that ticks by undetected costs the home owner money.
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Common Solar Panel Problems

Inverter faults and errors

Inverter faults account for almost 50% of major solar system failures. Typically when an inverter fails, the whole system shuts down and produces zero energy. There are many potential causes of iverter failure, and these will generally require a qualified solar electrician to rectify the issue. Fortunately inverters have a 5 to 10 year warranty, so you should be able to get these faults fixed for free under warranty.

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