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Not producing power

The inverter is powered but the system is exporting nothing, or the display shows zero output during daylight.

Common causes

  • Grid voltage or frequency outside the inverter window
  • AC circuit breaker open or tripped
  • DC switch on the inverter left in the off position
  • PV array voltage below the inverter start-up threshold
  • Active fault or alarm blocking the inverter from feeding in

Safe checks

  1. 1Read the display or monitoring app and note any code before doing anything else.
  2. 2Confirm the AC circuit breaker at the distribution board is on.
  3. 3Confirm the DC isolator at the inverter is in the on position without opening the enclosure.
  4. 4Compare the current output with the day and season — reduced winter output is normal.
  5. 5If a code is present, look it up before restarting the device.

Related error codes

Brands commonly affected

When to call a technician

Call a qualified technician if the device repeats the fault after a manufacturer-approved restart, shows a burning smell, has damaged or discoloured wiring, or if the symptom involves the battery, inverter power stage or any sealed high-voltage component.

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