Inverter Failure in Solar PV and Battery Storage Systems: How to Prevent Energy Loss with Smart

Monitoring

Solar PV and battery storage systems are excellent investments for reducing electricity costs and carbon emissions. But without the right monitoring and automation, critical components like the inverter can fail unnoticed — leading to major energy losses and reduced system performance.

At Automation Solar, we help homeowners, businesses, and energy managers unlock the full potential of their clean energy systems using smart automation and real-time performance monitoring.

Why Inverter Failure Is a Common Problem

The inverter is a vital component in any solar PV and battery storage system. It converts the DC electricity produced by solar panels into usable AC electricity, while also managing battery charging and grid export.
However, studies show:

• 17% of all solar PV system failures are caused by inverter faults.
• Up to 15% of energy can be lost over a system’s lifetime due to undetected inverter issues.
  Without performance monitoring, these failures can go unnoticed for days or even months — resulting in higher grid energy usage, unexpected bills, and reduced return on investment.

The Impact of Undetected Inverter Failure

When an inverter fails:

• Solar energy generation stops or drops significantly.
• Battery charging and discharging may become inefficient or stop altogether.
• Exported energy to the grid may cease.
• Users are often unaware unless they manually check performance or receive a bill spike.

How Automation Solar Helps Prevent Energy Loss

Automation Solar’s intelligent energy management platform monitors your system 24/7 and alerts you the moment performance drops — especially due to inverter faults or underperformance.
Our automated solution includes:

• Real-time inverter performance monitoring
• Predictive alerts to identify issues before failure
• Integration with battery systems and smart tariffs
• Energy optimisation based on usage, solar production, and tariff rates

By automatically tracking your solar PV and battery storage system, we help maximise performance, minimise downtime, and ensure a faster return on investment

Protect Your Clean Energy Investment

Don’t let inverter failure reduce the benefits of your solar energy system. With Automation Solar’s AI-powered platform, you gain full visibility, proactive fault detection, and automated control over your energy assets.

Contact us today

info@automationsolar.co.uk to learn how we can help you monitor, manage, and maximise your solar PV and battery storage system.