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What should I do if the monitoring app shows production but the utility meter does not?

Answer

Treat the discrepancy as a measurement or connection issue until both readings are reconciled. Confirm that the app data is current and represents delivered or generated energy as intended, compare it with the meter's interval or register data, and ask the installer or utility to investigate before assuming the system is exporting correctly.

Key points

  • The app may show inverter output while the utility meter records net import, net export, or a different interval.
  • Check meter direction, register selection, communication delays, and whether the system is behind a different meter.
  • Do not alter meter wiring or utility equipment.

What it depends on

  • What each device measures
  • Meter configuration and billing interval
  • Monitoring and utility data timing
  • Whether loads are consuming production on site

Risks and trade-offs

  • Assuming the app is correct can conceal a metering, wiring, or export problem.
  • Assuming the meter is correct can lead to unnecessary equipment service if the issue is only data interpretation.

Information you may need

  • Screenshots or exports from both systems with matching timestamps
  • Meter register definitions and recent bills
  • System wiring or single-line information
  • Recent utility or inverter work

Your next step

What to do next

Document matching time periods and contact the installer first; involve the utility if the meter data, export registration, or meter operation remains inconsistent.

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