Why You May Not See Your Home's Energy Usage
Not all solar systems are installed with consumption monitoring. Your neighbor's setup may differ from yours for several reasons:
Your Inverter May Not Support It
Some inverter models don't come with consumption monitoring hardware by default. It's an optional add-on for many systems.
Your Finance Provider May Not Require It
A few lenders mandate consumption monitoring, but most do not. If it wasn't a requirement, it may not have been included in your system design.
It's Not Always Possible to Install
Certain homes cannot accommodate consumption sensors due to:
Tight or crowded main panels
Lack of physical space for CT (Current Transformer) clamps
Unique wiring configurations
Safety and code requirements come first.
Enphase Systems
As of February 1, 2024, consumption monitoring is included on new Enphase systems by default, but older installations such as SolarEdge systems may not have it.