What Is Home Solar Monitoring? 

Home solar monitoring connects you to your solar system and panels to give you real-time insights into energy production and usage. Instead of guessing how your panels are performing, monitoring software provides accurate data on electricity output, efficiency, and system health. 

Why Solar Performance Monitoring Is Essential 

With solar performance monitoring, you can: 

• Track daily, monthly, and yearly energy production 

• Detect panel or inverter issues quickly 

• Compare solar output against household energy use, with consumption monitoring installed (If you don’t have consumption monitoring, Arch can usually help you add it after your installation!) 

• Maximize your long-term return on investment 

This ensures your panels are generating the most power possible, helping you save money and protect your solar investment. 

Solar Array Monitoring with Arch Solar 

Arch Solar uses a system called Sunvoy to provide a clear, accessible solar array monitoring tool. When you partner with Arch Solar for your project, you receive credentials to log in to Arch Solar’s desktop and mobile monitoring apps. Arch Solar’s personalized portal lets you follow along and check the status of your solar project along the way. 

Once your project is complete, your Arch Solar app becomes a one-stop shop for solar array monitoring. Sunvoy combines popular monitoring software like Enphase, Solaredge, and Tesla in one place. You’ll be able to see the performance of your entire system and receive alerts for unexpected solar system issues. You can also submit a ticket and get any of your questions answered within 24 business hours! 

Example of Sunvoy monitoring app. 

What Does Arch Solar’s Panel Monitoring System Show? 

• Solar system or battery health  

• Energy output  

• Alerts for errors 

Example of Enphase monitoring app showing energy output for each panel.

How Much Sun Does My Roof Get? And other questions that monitoring can help answer.  

One of the most common questions homeowners ask is: “How much sun does my roof get?” 

Factors that affect this include: 

• Roof angle and orientation 

• Seasonal changes in sunlight 

• Shading from trees, chimneys, or nearby buildings 

When Arch creates your solar proposal, we use lidar technology and shading considerations to predict your home’s sun exposure. Once your solar is operational, a solar monitoring system answers this question with real-time data. You’ll see exactly how much sunlight hits your panels and how much energy is produced daily, monthly, and annually. 

Image of design software courtesy of Aurora Solar.

Another question we frequently field: ‘Is my solar system working?’  

You will see the savings realized on your utility bills, but it does not always make sense to wait for the monthly bill to check your production. Current home solar monitoring technology allows Arch to see the same live production stats that you receive in your energy production portal. We often assess the severity of an issue from a distance and determine if further assistance from our Service and Quality Management team is needed.  

Benefits of a Home Solar Monitoring 

• Peace of mind – You can confirm your system is always working. 

• Detailed performance tracking – Both the homeowner and Arch can identify inefficiencies early. 

• Energy awareness – You can better understand your household energy use. If you have a SPAN Smart panel or other integrated technology, it’s amazing to see the granular data.  

• Long-term savings – Staying aware of the system’s output and addressing issues will protect your investment and maximize your ROI. 

Final Thoughts  

Home solar monitoring is more than just a convenience — it’s the best way to ensure your panels are delivering maximum efficiency and savings. With features like solar performance monitoring down to the module, Arch Solar’s monitoring platform is a major benefit of working with your trusted, local home solar installer.  

Arch has a dedicated Service and Quality Management (SQM) team that uses your system’s built-in sensors to monitor your panels. Whether you use Enphase microinverters or string inverters, Arch’s solar panel monitoring software helps our team respond when an unexpected problem comes up.