As temperatures rise and the days get longer, your solar system is about to become the hardest-working member of your household.
Summer is the season of maximum solar production, but it’s also when heat, dust, and increased electricity use can impact performance.

A little preparation now helps you:

Maximise efficiency
Reduce your bills
Protect your equipment
Avoid costly downtime

Here’s your essential summer-ready checklist to keep your system running at its best.

1. Book a Professional Safety Inspection

Solar systems are low-maintenance but not no-maintenance. A quick annual inspection ensures everything is safe, compliant, and working efficiently.

A licensed solar electrician will:

• Check wiring and connections

• Inspect the inverter

• Verify correct functioning

• Look for signs of wear or damage

2. Clean Your Solar Panels

Dust, pollen, salt spray, bird droppings, and leaves can settle on your panels especially in summer.
This buildup blocks sunlight and can reduce output by up to 20%.

Ways to clean:

• Light rinse from ground level (if safe)

• Professional clean for best results

If you live near the coast, bushland, or farmland, you may need more frequent cleans.

3. Check Your Monitoring App

Most systems allow you to track production in real-time, a powerful tool for identifying issues early.
Spend a minute each week reviewing performance.

Check for:

• Sudden production drops

• Inverter error alerts

• Expected output during sunny days

If something looks off, your installer can investigate quickly.

4. Optimise Battery Settings

If you have a battery, summer is your powerhouse season.

Make sure:

• Charge/discharge windows are set correctly

• You’re storing enough energy for peak evening use

• Your battery is updated + healthy

With long daylight hours, many battery owners enjoy near-zero grid usage over summer.

5. Prepare for Hot Weather Performance

Fun fact: Solar panels love sunlight but not heat.

Panels operate most efficiently in cooler conditions. Extreme heat can slightly reduce output, so a few smart adjustments help:

• Run appliances (dishwasher, washing machine) during the day

• Keep inverter in a shaded, ventilated space

• Maintain airflow around panels

Need Help Getting Summer-Ready?

Our qualified team can:

• Service your existing system
• Clean panels
• Assess performance + safety
• Optimise battery settings

We help you get the maximum output + maximum savings this summer.

Book your summer solar service today and get your system performing at its best.