Intelligent solar PV monitoring systemNever Miss a Solar Fault Again: Automatic Detection & Instant Alerts
Solar Buddy watches your solar system 24/7 and alerts you if something goes wrong so you can fix faults fast and stop losing thousands.
Solar system underperformance is estimated to cost up to $4.6 billion per year. A survey conducted by Choice revealed that 21% of solar owners had no idea if their system is performing properly.
The Hidden Cost of Solar Faults
You could be losing money right now:❌ One broken panel can cost you $500+ per year in lost energy
❌ Most solar owners only discover faults during annual service—months too late
❌ Inverter monitoring alone shows you data, but doesn't tell you what's wrong
❌ Factors like weather, shading, and seasonal changes make it impossible to spot problems by looking at chartsSolar Buddy provides instant clarity by automatically detecting when your system underperforms and alerting you immediately—not in 6 months when the technician arrives.
How Solar Buddy Detects Faults Automatically
Unlike basic monitoring that just shows you charts, Solar Buddy uses intelligent algorithms that account for weather, shading, and seasonal variations to detect exactly when your system underperforms.Solar Buddy automatically detects:✓ Inverter failures and disconnections
✓ New shading issues
✓ Grid connection problems
✓ Rapid performance drops
✓ Gradual efficiency loss over time
A healthy solar system
✅ Solar output matches expected performance
✅ System health: 95%
✅ Status: Normal operation
No action needed—keep generating savings!
A solar system with a fault
⚠️ Solar output well below expected
⚠️ System health dropped to 49%
⚠️ Alert sent via SMS & email: "Possible inverter fault detected"
Action: Solar Buddy notified you within 2 hours so you can call your installer today—not discover it 6 months later.
All Your Solar Systems in One Dashboard
For solar installers and businesses with multiple sites:
Stop juggling multiple logins across different inverter brands. Solar Buddy brings every system into one unified dashboard—whether you manage 5 systems or 500.✓ Universal compatibility: Works with SolarEdge, Fronius, Enphase, Huawei, Sungrow, and all major inverter brands
✓ Instant portfolio overview: See which systems need attention at a glance
✓ Automated client alerts: Your customers get notified automatically when their system has issues
✓ Reduce service calls: Catch problems before customers noticeMonitor your entire portfolio in 30 seconds instead of 3 hours.
Protect Your Solar Investment
Solar Buddy is more than just monitoring—it's 24/7 protection for your solar assets.For Commercial Solar Owners: Your solar system is a six-figure investment. One undetected fault can cost you thousands in lost production. Get peace of mind with automatic fault detection.For Solar Installers & Maintenance Companies: Deliver proactive service to your clients and reduce emergency callouts. Impress customers by detecting and fixing issues before they even notice.For Residential Solar Owners: Stop wondering if your system is working properly. Get instant alerts if something goes wrong and maximize your energy savings.
Secure your investment
Stop losing money from undetected faults. Solar Buddy pays for itself by catching problems that cost you hundreds or thousands in lost energy production.
Portfolio monitoring
Multi-System Dashboard. Manage 10 or 1,000 systems from one interface—regardless of inverter brand. See system health across your entire portfolio in seconds, not hours.
Save: 15+ hours per month on manual monitoring
Personalised support
Smart Alerts + Expert Support. Get SMS/email alerts when faults are detected, with clear explanations of the issue. Plus, our support team helps you troubleshoot and guides you to the right solution.
How it works
Connect Your System - Link your existing inverter monitoring to Solar Buddy. Works with any brand—no hardware installation required.
Solar Buddy Learns Your System - Our intelligent algorithms analyse your system's normal performance patterns, accounting for weather, shading, and seasonal variations.
Get Alerts When Faults Occur - Solar Buddy monitors 24/7 and sends you alerts within hours of detecting underperformance.
Solar Buddy vs Standard Monitoring
| What you get | Standard inverter App | Solar Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time energy data | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automatic fault detection | ❌ | ✅ |
| Weather adjusted performance baselines | ❌ | ✅ |
| Fault alerts | ❌ | ✅ |
| Multi-brand compatibility | ❌ Single brand only | ✅ All brands |
| Portfolio dashboard | ❌ | ✅ |
FAQ
Q: Does Solar Buddy work with my inverter brand? A: Yes. Solar Buddy is compatible with all major inverter brands including SolarEdge, Fronius, Enphase, Huawei, Sungrow, ABB, SMA, and more
Q: Do I need to install any hardware? A: No. Solar Buddy connects to your existing inverter monitoring system—no additional hardware installation required.
Q: How is this different from my solar inverter's app? A: Your inverter app shows you energy data, but you need to interpret complex charts and understand what's normal vs. abnormal. Solar Buddy automatically detects when performance drops below expected levels and alerts you immediately.
Q: How long does setup take? A: We need to collect detailed information about your solar system so most customers are up and running in a week or so.
Q: How much does Solar Buddy cost? A: Plans start from $500/year and differ for each customer so please contact us for pricing.
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