Solar doesn't stop working — it just stops producing
Most solar systems fail quietly. Your panels are intact, your roof is fine, but something in the system has drifted out of spec and your production drops by 10%, 20%, or more. Without monitoring, you might not notice for months — and every month of degraded output is money lost.
Common failure modes in Palm Beach County's climate include corroded wiring from salt-air exposure in coastal areas like Juno Beach and Palm Beach, failed microinverters from heat stress during our brutal summers, failed string inverters from thermal cycling, cracked glass from storm debris, and loosened mounting hardware after hurricanes.
Locke Energy Solutions provides diagnostic and repair services across West Palm Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and all of Palm Beach County. Our technicians are NABCEP-certified and have hands-on experience with Enphase, SolarEdge, SMA, Fronius, and most major panel manufacturers.
Repair services we provide
Inverter Replacement
String inverters and optimizer replacements for systems from all major manufacturers. We provide the part, handle the swap, and verify the system is producing at spec before we leave.
Wiring & Connectivity
Corroded connectors, damaged conduit, degraded wire insulation — these cause production loss and safety hazards. We trace and fix the full run from panel to combiner box.
Microinverter Service
Enphase and APS systems with individual panel-level conversion. We identify failed units with production data, swap them out, and re-enroll them in monitoring.
Storm Damage Assessment
Hail, wind, and falling branches cause damage that's not always visible from the ground. We document and photograph all damage for insurance claims and manufacturer warranty claims.
Performance Diagnostics
If your system is underperforming but the monitoring doesn't explain why, we run a full electrical and physical inspection — panel by panel, string by string.
Arc Fault & Rapid Shutdown
NEC 2017 requires AFCI and rapid shutdown compliance. We upgrade or replace failed components to bring older systems into current code compliance.
Not sure what's wrong? Schedule a system diagnostic — we test every string, check each microinverter, and give you a clear written report with photos. Most diagnostics are completed in a single visit.
Serving West Palm Beach and surrounding cities
West Palm Beach homes near the intracoastal face different conditions than inland Wellington properties — salt air near the water accelerates corrosion, while inland homes face more direct heat exposure. We know the difference and adjust our inspection scope accordingly.