Summer is the best time to get solar summer ready. Longer days mean more sunlight, more energy, and bigger savings on your power bill but only if your system is performing at its best. Whether you already have solar or you’re curious about installing it, our checklist will help you prepare for the season.
✅ Solar Summer Ready Checklist
1. Clean Your Panels
Dust, pollen, leaves, and bird droppings reduce efficiency. A quick clean with a soft brush or low-pressure hose will keep your panels performing, helping them stay solar summer ready.
2. Check for Shade
Overgrown trees can cast shadows and cut your output. Trim back branches before peak summer sunshine to get solar panels summer-ready.
3. Inverter Health
Your inverter keeps the system running smoothly. To keep yourself solar-ready, check the screen or app for errors and make sure vents and fans are clear.
4. Monitor Performance
Log into your monitoring app and compare generation with last year. A sudden drop may signal a problem that needs attention as you aim to be solar summer ready.
5. Switchboard & Cabling
Ensure breakers and isolators are labelled clearly. Look for signs of wear, heat, or damage. If in doubt, call an electrician to help get your system summer-ready.
6. Battery Users
Check charge cycles and update app settings to maximise self-use during daylight hours and make your solar summer preparations top-notch.
7. Smart Loads
Set hot water, pool pumps, EV chargers, or appliances to run during solar hours to get the most out of your system this summer, ensuring your set-up is solar-ready.
8. Safety & Compliance
Check warning labels and ensure your system is compliant. Book a health check every 2–3 years for peace of mind, ensuring you’re always solar summer ready.
Thinking About Going Solar? ☀️
Not on solar yet? Summer is the perfect time to see the difference it can make. With a free solar quote from 2E Electrical, you’ll discover:
- ✅ How much you could save on power
- ✅ What solar would cost for your property
- ✅ How long it would take to pay off
Every system is designed for your home, shed, or business — no one-size-fits-all.
Get Summer Sorted with 2E Electrical
At 2E Electrical, we install and maintain solar systems across Waikato. Whether it’s a summer tune-up or a full new installation, we’ll make sure you’re ready for solar this summer.
📞 Call 0800 233 532 or request your free solar quote today.
