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Solar System Not Producing
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If output is lower than expected for the season, check your monitoring app, then call a pro certified by your equipment maker. Do not open the equipment yourself.
Solar panels generally make less in cloudy winter months, so a seasonal dip is normal. A sudden drop is a different story. EnergySage names inverters as commonly the real suspects behind system problems (EnergySage on solar panel repair).
Most systems come with a phone app that shows production and can alert you when something is off. Note the date the drop started, take a screenshot, and photograph any light or error code on the inverter.
EnergySage advises contacting a professional certified by your manufacturer, and warns that tampering with solar equipment can be dangerous and may void your warranty.
Who fixes it? Usually your installer, your equipment maker's certified installers, or a local solar service company. We are none of those. If you are in our service area, we can connect you with one local company.
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