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How to perform regular maintenance of my solar energy system?

Last updated 5 months ago by Tom Rendle

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Solar 101

How to Care for Your Enphase Microinverters

Learn about the care and maintenance of Enphase Microinverters.

The Enphase Microinverter system requires virtually no maintenance and provides you with trouble-free energy production. However, there are steps you can take to help maintain system performance.

Monitor System Performance

  • Check Energy Production: Use the Enphase App to monitor and compare the month-to-month or year-to-year performance of your system.
    • Example: Use the Enphase App energy grid or generate a report and compare the energy production for one month to the same month in the previous year. If it is lower, consider factors such as cloud cover. If cloud cover is not a factor, perform a visual inspection of your array for debris.
Visually Inspect the Modules (Panels), Especially After Storms, Hail, and High Winds

  • Inspection Tips:
    • An inspection from the ground, with binoculars if needed, is usually sufficient.
    • Check the array for dust, debris, leaves, and other soiling. Clean solar modules generate maximum energy harvest.
    • Some geographic regions do not have much dust, debris, and pollution, so solar modules remain relatively clean and maintain optimum energy performance.
    • In other areas, rain and snow naturally clean modules and help maintain performance.
By following these steps, you can help ensure that your Enphase Microinverter system continues to operate efficiently and effectively.