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Solar panels working at night?

Krakkkers · 2022-12-18 17:28:30

My panels are still outputting 28w right now, any idea what the problem is? Clearly they are not generating so why is my Geo monitor saying they are? I have had my panels for 7 years and have never seen this before and this is at the same time as another problem with my iboost which is reading 400w higher than my recorded…

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70sbudgie Posts: 842 Forumite

23 December 2022 at 9:47AM edited 23 December 2022 at 9:48AM

Is it completely dark or are there any street lights near you? If so, have the council done anything to (upgrade) them recently? Have you got any new neighbours that have recently installed security lighting?

As turning off and on again seems to have sorted the issue, it probably isn't the case, but it might be worth bearing in mind.

4.3kW PV, 3.6kW inverter. Octopus Agile import, gas Tracker. Zoe. Ripple x 3. Cheshire
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