EnergyShield

California • Vetted Contractor Partners

Is Your Solar System Actually Working?

Most homeowners have no idea if their panels are underperforming, their inverter is failing, or they’re overpaying their utility. We find out what’s wrong, get it fixed, and keep watching — so you never have to think about it again.

100+Solar companies closed in CA since 2023
43%of solar failures are inverter‑related
$1K–$4Kto replace an inverter out of warranty

Your installer went out of business.

Your panels are getting dirty.

Your inverter threw a fault.

And you have no idea.

$4.6B

lost to preventable solar underperformance in the US last year

Source: pv magazine, 2024
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The Solar Health Check

Think of it like a home inspection — but for your solar system. A licensed technician from one of our vetted contractor partners comes to your home, inspects everything, fixes what they can on the spot, and gives you a written report with photos.

What’s Included

  • Full panel, inverter, wiring & racking inspection
  • Basic repairs at no extra charge (resets, loose connections, firmware updates)
  • Monitoring hardware setup (if needed)
  • Written report with photos & recommendations
  • Additional repairs quoted on-site — completed same day when possible

No monitoring? We’ll get you set up — from $200

If your system doesn’t have internet-connected monitoring (Enphase, Tesla, or SolarEdge), your contractor adds monitoring hardware to your Health Check invoice and installs it during the visit — one trip, one bill. Options include a solar production monitor or a circuit-level monitor for detailed per-circuit insights. Pricing starts at $200; installation complexity may affect the final quote.

$399starting at

Billed by your licensed contractor partner • Monitoring hardware from $200 if needed

Your Path from Unknown to Protected

1

Book a Health Check

A licensed contractor visits your home and inspects your entire solar system top to bottom.

2

Issues Get Fixed

Basic repairs done on the spot. Bigger issues quoted and scheduled.

3

Get Connected

Already have Enphase or Tesla? You’re set. If not, your contractor sets up monitoring during the visit — solar production monitors and circuit-level monitors available from $200.

4

Stay Protected

Choose ongoing protection — we watch your system and coordinate service before you even notice a problem.

Already have Enphase, Tesla, or SolarEdge?

If your system has working monitoring and you know it’s producing normally, you can skip the Health Check and connect directly to a protection plan. No extra hardware needed.

Choose Your Level of Protection

Every customer gets free solar production monitoring. Upgrade to unlock utility bill integration, AI-powered savings analysis, and hands-on service.

Our Pick

Shield Service

Full-service solar protection

$420/year

Prepaid annually • Works out to $35/month

  • Everything in Shield Solar
  • Daily AI-powered system analysis by our ops team
  • We call you when something is wrong & coordinate service
  • 1 annual maintenance visit via our contractor partners
  • Simple fixes included with visits
  • Preferred member rates on repairs
  • Priority scheduling
  • Annual system report with photos

Best for: Homeowners who want someone watching their system and coordinating everything — without lifting a finger.

Shield Free

Solar monitoring only

$0forever

Included free with your Health Check or existing Enphase/Tesla system

  • Solar production dashboard
  • Basic production-drop alerts
  • Degradation tracking over time

No utility bill integration

No AI savings analysis

No on-site service coordination

Best for: Homeowners who just want visibility into their solar production.

Shield Solar

Unlock AI analysis + utility insights

$15/month

Cancel anytime • $180/year

  • Everything in Shield Free
  • Utility bill integration (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E)
  • Daily AI analysis: solar + utility combined
  • Rate plan optimization & TOU recommendations
  • Contextual alerts with diagnosis
  • Monthly insights report

No on-site service coordination

No repair discounts

Best for: Homeowners who want AI-powered savings insights but handle service calls themselves.

Shield Service Pays for Itself

Your inverter throws a fault. Here’s what happens next.

Without Shield Service

01Weeks pass. Your electric bill spikes. You finally notice.
02You search for a solar repair company. Most don’t call back.
03Diagnostic visit: $200–$400
04Inverter replacement: $1,000–$4,000 at full price

Weeks of lost production + $1,200–$4,400 out of pocket

With Shield Service

01Our daily AI analysis catches the fault immediately.
02We call you, explain the issue, and schedule your contractor.
03Simple fixes: included. Major repairs: preferred member rates.
04Minimal lost production. No scrambling. No surprises.

$420/year flat — and we handled everything

The average inverter replacement costs $1,000–$4,000 out of warranty. Shield Service members get preferred rates and priority scheduling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Solar System Deserves a Checkup

A one-time Health Check tells you exactly where your system stands. Ongoing protection with Shield Service means you never have to worry about it again.

Built by the team behind Sapling Energy — thousands of energy assessments per year since 2016.