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There are a couple of non technical ways to find out if the solar panels are working:At the solar inverter:The solar inverter sits at the centre of a solar PV system and is the piece of equipment that converts the DC power generated by the solar panels into AC power for use in the home and export to the mains/grid. Most solar inverters have LCD displays on the front which will show the status of the system. If the solar panels are working and the solar inverter has a display, it will likely show you here. Most solar inverters have lights, they are all different but a solid green light suggests that the solar PV system and the solar inverter is in operation. A solid light of any other colour suggests a fault, further information will hopefully be available at the solar inverter`s display.

Power One, at one point were the second ranked solar PV inverter manufacturer in the world and there are many Power One Aurora solar Inverters installed in the UK. The most popular models being the Uno PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD and the Uno PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD. Power One was purchased by electrical equipment giants ABB in 2013. As part of their purchase ABB took over the guarantee responsibilities from Power One.

Some of the advice we give related to identifying, confirming and or resolving some of the faults detailed below, starts with safely shutting down and restarting the solar inverter and the solar PV system. This is something that nearly all solar PV systems installed in the UK would have been designed to be carried out safely by the solar PV system owner. However, paperwork, schematics and manuals are not always clear or available, so if you have any concerns about how to do this, Contact us and we will be pleased to talk you through the process over the telephone at no charge.

DC surge protection devices (SPDs) are installed near to the solar PV inverter. In the event of transient overvoltages, the surge protector will either block excess voltage or bond/short the circuit to earth to avoid the overvoltage damaging the solar inverter and other downstream electrical equipment. To help us prepare a quotation, please email us a picture or two of the solar inverter and any other equipment such as isolators that have been installed nearby.

Regular solar PV system testing, servicing and maintenance will extend the life of a solar PV system and ensure that solar panels are always operating safely and at their best, whilst maximising yields.

A whole house surge protector is installed to provide protection from transient overvoltages originating from the mains/grid. A whole house surge protector is installed directly inline and as close as possible to the incoming mains/grid supply meter, this allows for surge protection for all circuits and equipment including solar inverters, routers, stereos and other sensitive electrical equipment within the network. The addition of a 100Amp lockable isolator also allows for safe and convenient isolation of all electrical equipment within the network including consumer units, solar inverters, battery storage units and EV chargers from the mains/grid in one place. Surge protectors are in compliance with the recently updated 18th edition amendment 2 of BS7671.

New Solar Inverter Selection:If a replacement solar inverter is needed, we help to specify a correctly sized, priced and featured new one. We are not tied to any manufacturer and are able to supply and or supply and install a wide range of different solar inverters, however based on experience, value for money and servicability, for solar PV systems 4kWp and under we usually recommend Series 6 and Mini Series 6 solar inverters from Solis or Primo series solar inverters from Fronius.Book Delivery & Installation:Solar inverters can usually be delivered and solar engineers scheduled to install within a few days. Our deliveries are tracked and we give accurate times for solar engineer visits, meaning you won`t be asked to wait around.

Regular solar PV system testing, servicing and maintenance will extend the life of a solar PV system and ensure that solar PV panels, solar inverters and switchgear is operating safely. Potential safety and or performance issues can be identified early before becoming a problem and or a cause of downtime. Insurers will often ask to see evidence that regular testing and preventative maintenance has been carried out should a claim need to be made.  We provide solar power system testing, solar maintenance and solar repair services for residential clients, businesses, property owners and agricultural clients within 90 minutes driving distance of Swindon, England.

Occasionally solar PV generation meters fail. The good news is that replacing them is a straightforward process but to avoid FIT payment delays and complications it`s important to let the FIT provider know that the solar generation meter has been changed. Below we outline the process and also some diagnostics that you can carry out to confirm that the fault is with the solar generation meter and not a symptom of a fault elswhere with the solar PV system.

A poorly designed and installed solar PV system can cause terrible damage to roofs, which over time can allow moisture to enter and further damage the structure of buildings. Cracked tiles, poor flashing work, damaged underlay, battens and rafters, use of incorrect fixings, poor installation methods, there`s a lot that can and has gone wrong when installing solar panels onto roofs. If you have a problem with your roof where solar panels have been installed we can help.