A Simple Guide for Solar Owners (with FestonCare Monitoring)

You made the smart move.
You installed solar.
You expected your electricity bills to drop.
But… something feels off. The savings aren’t as high as you hoped.

If this sounds familiar, your solar system might be underperforming — and the good news is: you can check it yourself.

With simple monitoring tools like the FestonCare App, homeowners now have the power to track, verify, and optimize their solar system — without waiting for a technician or opening a single wire.

Let’s walk you through how to spot issues early — and fix them fast.

🚩 First, What Does “Underperforming” Mean?

A healthy solar system should:

• Generate electricity in the daylight hours
  
• Reduce your grid usage
  
• Charge batteries properly (if you have them)
  
• Show data on inverter or app platforms

If your monthly savings drop more than expected, or the system seems off during sunny days, that’s a red flag.

🛠 Step 1: Use FestonCare App to Check Live Generation

If your system uses a Feston inverter, simply log into the FestonCare App and check:

• ☀️ Daily energy generated (kWh)
  
• 📊 Monthly trends (has production dropped?)
  
• 📉 Sudden dips (was there a cloudy day or something else?)
• 🔔 Error alerts (overload, grid fault, panel disconnection)

This real-time visibility helps you spot issues before your electricity bill reminds you.

“We thought our system was faulty — but FestonCare showed it was just 3 shaded panels. No repair needed!”
– Sangeeta D., Chennai

🧽 Step 2: Check for Common Causes of Underperformance

Here’s what could be affecting your solar output — and what you can do:

Cause	How to Check	What to Do
Dusty panels	Drop in kWh during clear weather	Clean panels every 2–3 months
Shade from trees/buildings	Morning/evening dip in output	Trim branches or shift panels if needed
Loose wiring	FestonCare shows error or sudden drop	Contact your installer
Inverter issue	App shows inverter offline	Restart or raise a service ticket
Grid disconnection	No export, battery not charging	Check MCBs, FestonCare alert

 

📈 Step 3: Compare With Your Electricity Bill

Your solar system should reduce your grid usage. If your bill still seems high:

• 🔍 Use the FestonCare App to check daily consumption vs. generation
  
• 🧾 Compare your DISCOM bill with solar app data
  
• ⚡ Look for unusual night-time consumption (ACs, geysers, etc.)
  
  

Sometimes the system is fine — but usage has gone up. Remote monitoring helps you understand the full picture.

🧰 Step 4: Know When to Call Your Installer

If you see:

• 🔻 Continuous drop in energy output (even on sunny days)
  
• 🚫 No data from inverter
  
• ⚠️ FestonCare showing repeated faults

It’s time to call your installer or Feston support. The app makes it easy by sharing:

✅ System serial number
✅ Installation photo log
✅ Fault history
✅ Location tag

So you don’t have to explain everything from scratch — support is faster.

🎁 Bonus Tip: Set FestonCare Alerts

Enable push notifications in the app. You’ll get:

🔔 Alerts if the system shuts down
📈 Weekly reports on energy generation
📊 Data to show your installer if something’s off

You are always in control — and so is your savings.

🌟 Conclusion: Don’t Guess, Just Check.

You invested in solar to save money and stay powered. With remote tools like the FestonCare App, you don’t have to be a technician to check your system’s health.

💡 Solar isn’t set-and-forget anymore — it’s smart, trackable, and responsive.

📧 Email: sales@festonsev.com
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