Repairs and Retrofits

If your solar installer closed, you can still have the system assessed and, in many cases, repaired by another qualified contractor. Here is your roadmap to taking back control. Start by identifying who owns the system, what equipment was installed, whether it is actually producing electricity, and which warranties apply to each component. A manufacturer warranty, an installer workmanship warranty, monitoring access and a service agreement are separate matters. The right next

A successful solar + battery retrofit starts with the existing system—not the battery. Here is what Bay Area homeowners must evaluate before writing a check. Define the Outcome Before Defining the Equipment A conventional grid-connected solar system produces electricity when sunlight is available. Without battery storage, solar energy generally cannot be stored for later use inside the home. Standard grid-tied solar systems also generally shut down during a utility outage as

The Goal: Finding the Real Cause If your solar panels are not producing enough power in the Bay Area, the cause may be relatively simple—such as a monitoring connection problem—or it may require professional diagnostics. Seasonal weather, shading, debris, electrical faults, inverter issues and changes in household consumption can all affect what you see. Here are nine warning signs worth investigating. 1.- Production Is Significantly Lower Than the Same Period Last Year Sola