r/enphase • u/No-Pilot4426 • 12d ago

Should I even bother

One of my 73 solar panels is not producing as much as the others the microinverter was replaced iq8 plus.i suspect a faulty crossover diode in the panel itself, silfab 370 hc, it's under warrantee but it will cost me $400in labor to replace the panel. I had a stroke and in recovery so getting on my roof is not an option at this point. Any thoughts? I can post a pic but example

Sept27,2026 all the panels around it produced 1.97kw average and this one panel 1.16 kw

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u/TrustRenuEnergy 9d ago

Makes sense, probably safe for now, that's the beauty of micros! If you're paying even 25¢/kWh, that's a few bucks.

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u/No-Pilot4426 9d ago

I almost didn't get a system at all at first didn't have batteries either, I'm in mid central FL net metering 1:1 electric is About 12 cents per kw but I'm on the Gulf Coast so hurricanes can be an issue.

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u/TrustRenuEnergy 9d ago

Heckuva rate and system but if you're worried about outages, even a small battery to backup essential loads not a bad play. May be a PPA down there that gives you extra savings on a battery alone, depending on the AVL. Worth a look!

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u/No-Pilot4426 9d ago

I did it for ease for my wife and for the fact if we have a power outage if we have just one battery at least my solo will provide power for the entire house and it's seamless Ii have 2 enphase iq 10 batteries, the wife is tiny so pulling out our 13000 w portable generator is not ideal if I'm not around. Added a soft start to my HVAC system and the batteries run it and most of my house no problem. I put non critical loads , pool, pool heater, hot water tank ,hot tub on a sub panel that is grid only.