Getting regular solar energy readings

Keeping accurate and regular solar meter readings is essential for ensuring your school’s solar energy system performs at its best.

Our responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is operating to the optimal level
• Arrange regular maintenance and servicing of systems
• Arrange for remedial works to resolve any operational issues

Your responsibilities

• Record solar meter readings ideally monthly, but at least quarterly. (Reads are required to validate Feed in Tariff payments - meter reads should be submitted by 15 March, June, September and December
• Enter readings into Energy Manager. View the guidance videos to find out how.
• Report any unusual changes or issues immediately to the Energy Team via: utilitymanagement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk and we will ensure that issues are investigated and resolved.

Why this Is important

• Performance Monitoring: Regular readings help identify drops in solar output.
• Budgeting and Reporting: Accurate figures support sustainability reporting, energy audits, and long‑term financial planning.

What to look out for

• Sudden decreases in generation
• Readings that don’t align with expected seasonal patterns
• Error messages or display issues on the meter