What I Look At
Most of the assessment is visual, plus a hands-on check at the electrical panel. I look at:
- Panels and visible wiring
- Racking, mounts and roof attachment points, where safely accessible
- Inverter(s) and their status displays
- Battery storage, if present
- Disconnects and system labeling
- Inside the main electrical panel: I remove the panel cover and take an amperage reading on the solar circuit
- Monitoring data, if the seller provides access
The amperage reading shows what the system is producing at the time of my visit. It's a snapshot, so the number depends on sun, season, time of day and shading. I don't open sealed equipment or take the system apart.
