Monitoring Your Solar System by Manufacturer
Your solar system can be monitored through a manufacturer-specific app that gives you real-time and historical performance data. This guide covers how to access and interpret monitoring for each major system type.
Enphase Systems
Getting Started
Download: Enphase App (App Store or Google Play)
Account Setup:
- Create an Enphase account or log in if one was set up during installation
- Not sure if you have an account? Contact Customer Success and we'll help you get set up
What You'll See
The home screen gives you a real-time snapshot of your system:
- Current power production
- Home energy consumption
- Battery status (if equipped) — charge level and charging/discharging state
The energy flow diagram shows the relationship between your solar panels, battery, home, and grid at any given moment.
Production History: View by day, week, month, or year. Useful for tracking seasonal trends and comparing current production to previous periods.
If You Have an Enphase Battery
Full visibility into:
- Battery state of charge
- How it's being used
- Backup mode settings
- Adjustable settings: Reserve percentage for outages (directly in app)
What Does Normal Look Like?
Clear day: Production graph shows a smooth bell curve:
- Zero before sunrise
- Climbing through morning
- Peaking early afternoon
- Tapering to zero by sunset
Shorter, flatter curves are normal in winter or on cloudy days.
Red flags: Flat lines during daylight, sudden drops, or days with zero production.
Need Help?
- [[troubleshooting-guide|Troubleshooting Guide]]
- Contact Customer Success: 800-203-4158
SolarEdge Systems
Getting Started
Download: mySolarEdge App (App Store or Google Play)
Account Setup:
- Log in with your SolarEdge account credentials
- Need help? Contact Customer Success
What You'll See
Dashboard shows:
- Current power output
- Today's total energy production
- Lifetime generation
Panel-Level Data: SolarEdge's standout feature — see exactly how each panel is performing. Makes it easy to spot if a single panel is underperforming due to shading or another issue.
What Does Normal Look Like?
Production: Bell curve on sunny days, peaking early afternoon, zero overnight.
Panel-Level View: All panels should show similar output levels. If one panel is consistently significantly lower, that's worth flagging.
Need Help?
- [[troubleshooting-guide|Troubleshooting Guide]]
- Contact Customer Success: 800-203-4158
Tesla Systems
Getting Started
Download: Tesla App (App Store or Google Play)
Account Setup:
- Log in with your Tesla account
- Your solar system appears under your home's energy products
- Don't see it? Contact Customer Success
What You'll See
Energy Tab: Real-time view of your home's energy flow showing:
- Solar production
- Home consumption
- Grid usage
- Battery status (if equipped)
Tap into each category for more detail. View history by day, week, month, or year.
If You Have a Tesla Powerwall
Full control over:
- Backup reserve percentage
- Operating mode:
- Self-powered
- Time-based control
- Backup-only
- Storm Watch activation
- Battery charge level and daily charge/discharge tracking
What Does Normal Look Like?
Production: Smooth bell curve on sunny days.
Energy Flow: Healthy system shows:
- Day: Energy flowing from solar → home and battery
- Night: Energy flowing from battery/grid → home
Need Help?
- [[troubleshooting-guide|Troubleshooting Guide]]
- Contact Customer Success: 800-203-4158
SunPower Systems
SunPower customers may use one of three apps depending on system age and configuration:
Not Sure Which App?
Check your installation documentation or contact Customer Success — we'll confirm which app applies to your system.
Option 1: SunPower App
Download: App Store or Google Play
Features:
- Current production dashboard
- Daily and historical generation
- Estimated savings
Login: SunPower account credentials
Option 2: Enphase App
Some SunPower systems use Enphase microinverters and are monitored through the Enphase App.
See: [[#Enphase Systems|Enphase monitoring section above]]
Option 3: SunStrong App
Newer SunPower systems use the SunStrong App (introduced as part of SunPower's transition to SunStrong as service provider).
Download: App Store or Google Play
Features:
- Real-time production
- Historical data
- System alerts
What Does Normal Look Like?
Regardless of app:
- Bell curve on sunny days — rising morning, peaking early afternoon, zero by sunset
- Consistent daily production with no gaps or flat lines during daylight
Need Help?
- [[troubleshooting-guide|Troubleshooting Guide]]
- Contact Customer Success: 800-203-4158
Quick Reference: Normal Production Patterns
| Condition | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Sunny day | Smooth bell curve, peaks early afternoon |
| Partly cloudy | Bell curve with dips when clouds pass |
| Overcast | Lower, flatter curve but still producing |
| Winter | Shorter curve (fewer daylight hours), lower peak |
| Night | Zero production (this is normal!) |
Red Flags to Watch For
Contact Customer Success if you see:
- ❌ Flat line during daylight hours
- ❌ Sudden drop to zero that doesn't recover
- ❌ Multiple days with zero production
- ❌ One panel significantly lower than others (SolarEdge systems)
- ❌ Error codes or alerts in your app
Related Articles
- [[troubleshooting-guide|Troubleshooting Common Issues]]
- [[system-performance|Understanding System Performance]]
- [[backup-reserve|Backup Reserve Settings]] (for battery systems)
- [[storm-guard|Storm Guard / Storm Watch]] (for battery systems)
Need More Help?
Venture Home Customer Success:
- Phone: 800-203-4158
- Email: Via the Venture Home app
- Webchat: Available on our website during business hours