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What is a solar monitoring system?

Solar monitoring systems provide a real-time snapshot of solar energy production data from your home solar system. A good monitoring system can tell you when one or more panels (aka “modules”) isn’t producing as much energy as others, or whether there’s some sort of electrical fault causing you to miss out on precious kilowatt-hours (kWh).

What is solar panel Output Monitoring?

Solar panel output monitoring revolves around several critical measurements that tell the story of your system’s health and efficiency. Kilowatt-hours (kWh) represent the total energy your system produces over time and directly correlate to your electricity bill savings. This is your most important metric for tracking financial performance.

Why should you monitor your solar panels?

Solar panels are a long-term investment, and tracking their performance ensures you get the most out of your system. Monitoring helps you: Without proper monitoring, you might miss drops in efficiency that cost you energy and money over time.

What are the different types of solar monitoring systems?

There are three main types of solar monitoring systems: standalone energy monitors, systems purchased from equipment manufacturers, and systems purchased from your solar panel installer. All three options use similar configurations, pairing hardware and software to track your solar system’s output and provide you with the gathered data.