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These figures show the parts and steps behind common solar problems. Press the buttons in each one to run the process and see where things go wrong, so you know what a pro is talking about before you call.

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How home solar, a battery and the grid work together

How home solar, a battery and the grid work together. Press the buttons to run each step and see what happens inside. Made with Colorfigures ·
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Why shade matters: string inverter vs microinverters

Why shade matters: string inverter vs microinverters. Press the buttons to run each step and see what happens inside. Made with Colorfigures ·
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How a Level 2 EV charger is wired into a home

How a Level 2 EV charger is wired into a home. Press the buttons to run each step and see what happens inside. Made with Colorfigures ·
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How an inspection finds a failing solar panel

How an inspection finds a failing solar panel. Press the buttons to run each step and see what happens inside. Made with Colorfigures ·
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