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Solar Benchmark

Is your solar system actually performing?

The only independent benchmark for solar homeowners. We compare what your system produced against what physics says it should — using real weather data, not 30-year averages.

Free to join. We'll notify you when your report is ready.

Satellite weather data for your exact location24,000+ panel databasePeer-reviewed physics models

How it works

1

Export your production data

Download a CSV from your monitoring app. Works with Enphase, SolarEdge, SMA, or Tesla.

2

We run the physics

Our engine calculates what your system should have produced using actual weather data for your location and month.

3

Get your health report

A clear verdict in plain English. Healthy, watch, or action needed. No guesswork.

Independent. No installer or manufacturer ties.

Physics-based. Actual hourly weather data, not 30-year averages.

Plain English. No jargon, no engineering degree required.

Works with Enphase, SolarEdge, SMA and Tesla.

See exactly how your system is doing

Your monthly Solar Health Report, in plain English.

Solar Health Report

Smith Residence

8.4 kW · March 2026

94
Healthy
Enhanced ±5–7%Your system is performing as expected

847

kWh Produced

901

kWh Expected

$127

Savings

6-Month Production

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Actual Expected
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Looking Ahead

Next month, we expect your solar resource to be 97% of typical based on seasonal patterns. April is historically your system's 4th strongest month — expect production to increase as days get longer.

April Forecast: ~920 kWh expected
Based on historical irradiance for your location

Why Solar Benchmark

PVWatts gives you a rough estimate. We give you a diagnosis.

Homeowners use PVWatts to manually check their solar each month. Here's why that's not enough.

Weather data
PVWatts
30-year averages
Solar Benchmark
Actual hourly weather
Temperature modeling
PVWatts
Simple derate
Solar Benchmark
Cell-level thermal model
Angle-of-incidence losses
PVWatts
Ignored
Solar Benchmark
Hourly IAM model
Soiling & degradation
PVWatts
Ignored
Solar Benchmark
Regional soiling + age curves
Module-specific modeling
PVWatts
Generic types only
Solar Benchmark
24,000+ panel database
Accuracy vs. measured
PVWatts
~38%
Solar Benchmark
~5-7%

We don't compare your January to 30-year averages.
We compare it to what the actual sun over your roof delivered.

Frequently asked questions

Find out what your panels should be producing — with physics that's 7x more accurate than PVWatts.

We'll let you know when Solar Benchmark is ready.

Solar Benchmark — Independent Solar Health Reports for Homeowners