Homeowners with solar panels experiencing unexpectedly high electricity bills, including larger 'true-up' bills, despite having a solar photovoltaic (PV) system installed, leading to financial dissatisfaction and questioning the effectiveness of their solar investment due to factors beyond initial expectations. Troubleshooting & Fixes

    Seeing high electric bills with solar panels? A 25-year tech veteran explains why it happens and how to fix it, from dirty panels to utility rate tricks.

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    Time: 15–120 min

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    Homeowners with solar panels experiencing unexpectedly high electricity bills, including larger 'true-up' bills, despite having a solar photovoltaic (PV) system installed, leading to financial dissatisfaction and questioning the effectiveness of their solar investment due to factors beyond initial expectations. Troubleshooting & Fixes
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    Homeowners with solar panels experiencing unexpectedly high electricity bills, including larger 'true-up' bills, despite having a solar photovoltaic (PV) system installed, leading to financial dissatisfaction and questioning the effectiveness of their solar investment due to factors beyond initial expectations. Troubleshooting & Fixes professional repair detail
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