Monitor Production Most solar systems come with a physical solar meter or an app to track solar output. However you monitor your solar system, you'll want to check the kilowatt-hours. If the kilowatt-hours are increasing, your solar system is performing.

Can You Get Free Solar Panels From the Government? Generally speaking, you cannot get free solar panels from the government. Some government agencies have created programs that subsidize solar panels, but these programs are only available for low-income households that meet certain requirements.

For solar energy to power your home, you need to run the system-generated electricity through the inverter and convert it into alternating current (AC). Depending on your chosen setup, you may have to connect the solar battery and inverter to your circuit breaker panel and fuse box to run into the home.