Question 1

What is solar monitoring and why does my installation need it?

Accepted Answer

Solar monitoring solutions give you real-time visibility into your PV system's performance — tracking energy generation, identifying faults, and logging data for analysis. Without monitoring, underperformance and inverter faults can go undetected for weeks, costing you significant lost yield. Sibert Solar's monitoring platforms alert you the moment something changes, so issues are resolved quickly.

Question 2

What is G99 compliance and does my solar installation require it?

Accepted Answer

G99 is the Engineering Recommendation that governs the connection of generating plant — including solar PV — to the UK distribution network. Any installation above 16A per phase (typically above 3.68 kW single-phase) must comply with G99 before export is permitted. Sibert Solar designs and supplies G99 compliant protection relay enclosures to help with your application process with your Distribution Network Operator (DNO).

Question 3

What is an Energy Management System (EMS) for solar?

Accepted Answer

An energy management system for solar PV actively controls how generated energy is used, stored, and exported. Rather than simply monitoring output, an EMS can prioritise self-consumption, manage battery storage, respond to grid signals, and optimise export in line with DNO constraints. Sibert Solar's EMS solutions are tailored to commercial and utility-scale sites where maximising return on investment is critical.

Question 4

Which inverter brands does Solar-Log support?

Accepted Answer

Solar-Log is compatible with over 100 inverter brands, including SMA, Fronius, Huawei, SolarEdge, Sungrow, Growatt, Goodwe, Solis, and many more. This broad compatibility makes Solar-Log one of the most versatile solar monitoring solutions available, allowing mixed-brand sites to be managed from a single platform. Sibert Solar can advise on compatibility for your specific equipment.

Question 5

Can Solar-Log monitor battery storage as well as solar generation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Solar-Log supports a growing range of hybrid battery storage solutions, alongside PV generation, giving you a complete picture of your energy flows — generation, consumption, storage charge and discharge, and grid import/export. This data is essential for optimising self-consumption and demonstrating performance to site owners or investors.

Question 6

What size solar installations does Sibert Solar work with?

Accepted Answer

Sibert Solar works with commercial and utility-scale solar PV installations, from rooftop systems on commercial premises through to ground-mounted arrays. Our team has experience across projects totalling over 2 MWp, and our monitoring and control solutions are scalable to suit installations of varying size and complexity across the UK.

Question 7

Where is Sibert Solar based and what areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

Sibert Solar is based in Ashford, Kent, and works with clients across the UK. While we are Kent-based, our solar monitoring solutions, G99 enclosures, and EMS consultancy services are delivered nationally — with remote monitoring capabilities meaning ongoing support is not limited by geography.

Question 8

How do I get started with Sibert Solar?

Accepted Answer

The easiest way to get started is to get in touch via our contact form or call us directly on 07775 427243. We'll discuss your installation, your monitoring or compliance requirements, and recommend the most appropriate solution. Whether you need a Solar-Log system, a G99 compliant enclosure, or full EMS consultancy, we'll guide you through the process from initial enquiry to commissioning.

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