Updated March 27, 2026
Many solar owners aren’t getting the most from their investment, and their installer might not have mentioned this.
It might sound surprising, but installing solar panels is just the first step. The other half is keeping an eye on how your system performs and adjusting your energy use accordingly. Without this, you could be missing out on significant savings every billing cycle.
At PSC Energy, we work with solar systems all over Australia every day. We’ve noticed a clear difference in power bills between homeowners who actively use a solar monitor and those who don’t.
In this article, you’ll learn about the following:
- What Is a Solar Power Monitoring System?
- What to Look for in a Solar Monitoring App
- Solar Monitoring Apps Australia: A Review of the 6 Best
- FAQ: Solar Monitoring
By the end of this article, you’ll learn what consumption monitoring means, which features to look for in a solar monitoring app, and which of the six best solar monitoring apps in Australia fits your system.
What Is a Solar Power Monitoring System?
A solar power monitoring system is a combination of hardware and software that collects data from your solar setup and delivers it to you. Solar industry folks also call this consumption monitoring.
- It tells you how much energy your panels are producing,
- How much your home is using, how much you’re storing in your battery.
- And how much you’re either drawing from or sending back to the grid.
Without solar monitoring, you’re guessing. With it, you can make decisions based on real data.
Most solar monitoring apps come free with your solar hardware. You don’t have to pay extra for the software, it’s included when you pick a quality battery system.
If you’re interested in learning about how to save with a solar monitoring app, you might want to check out the following article titled, Self-Consumption: How to Increase Solar Energy Use.
What to Look for in a Solar Monitoring App
All six apps on this list share some key features. Here’s what they do and why they matter.
Real-time solar monitoring shows you exactly what your system is doing right now: energy production, consumption, and battery status at any moment.
- Shift energy-hungry tasks like laundry or the dishwasher to times when your panels are producing the most power.
- Catch problems as they happen rather than discovering them on your next power bill.
Historical data and analytics stores your past usage so you can identify patterns and make smarter decisions over time.
- See how your solar monitoring system performs across different seasons and plan for periods of lower production, such as winter.
- Track whether changes you make to your energy habits are actually saving you money.
Alerts and notifications send an instant message to your phone as soon as something seems off. This is really important. An underperforming system can quietly cause you to rely on costly grid electricity for days or weeks before you even notice. A timely alert helps prevent that.
A user-friendly interface shows all your data clearly, with color-coded graphs and customizable dashboards.
- You don’t need any technical background to use it.
- You can set the dashboard to display the metrics that matter most to you.
Battery backup control lets you decide how much energy your battery saves for blackouts. Without a solar monitoring app, this isn’t possible. Your battery won’t work as it’s meant to without one.
If you’re interested in learning a bit more about the importance of a solar power monitoring system, you might want to check out the following article titled, What is Consumption Monitoring?
Solar Monitoring Apps Australia: A Review of the 6 Best
Here are the six best solar monitoring apps available in Australia, listed alphabetically. Each app is designed for a specific hardware platform, so the right choice depends on your system.
Enphase Enlighten by Enphase
Enphase Enlighten is the solar monitoring app for Enphase microinverter systems and comes free with your hardware. Its key feature is panel-level monitoring.
Because Enphase uses a microinverter on each panel instead of a single central inverter, the app shows performance data for every panel on your roof. If one panel is shaded, dirty, or faulty, you’ll know exactly which one it is.
Key features include:
- A panel-level monitor that quickly and accurately spots underperforming panels, so you can fix or replace them before they affect your whole system.
- Full integration with Enphase IQ Batteries lets you manage solar production, home energy use, and battery storage all in one place.
If you have an Enphase microinverter system, Enlighten is the app for you. No other app offers this level of detail for Enphase hardware.
iSolarCloud by Sungrow
iSolarCloud is the solar monitoring app for Sungrow inverter systems and comes free with your hardware. It provides real-time views of your solar production and energy use, with an easy setup to get you started fast.
Key features include:
- A setup wizard that makes getting started easy, plus the option to download a PDF report for your records.
- GDPR-compliant data storage on European servers, ensuring your personal energy data is kept private and secure.
If you have a Sungrow inverter, iSolarCloud is the app for you.
mySigen by Sigenergy
mySigen is the solar monitoring app for Sigenergy SigenStor solar and battery systems and comes free with your hardware. What makes it unique is its built-in artificial intelligence.
The AI learns your household’s energy habits, keeps an eye on local weather, and checks your electricity rates. It then automatically adjusts your solar system to maximise savings without you having to make daily choices.
Key features include:
- AI-powered monitoring that chooses the best times to store energy, send power back to the grid, or run appliances based on live data, all automatically.
- Automatic battery backup control that changes your reserve levels based on local conditions, such as an approaching storm.
- Manual override lets you adjust settings and switch modes whenever you want. The AI works quietly in the background, but you stay in control.
If you have a Sigenergy SigenStor system, mySigen is the app for you.
Solar Analytics
Solar Analytics is different from the other apps on this list. While the others work only with their own brand’s hardware, Solar Analytics works with many different inverters and solar systems.
This flexibility is especially helpful for central inverter systems. These monitor all your panels as one group, making it hard to spot which panel is underperforming. Solar Analytics fixes this by comparing your real output with weather-adjusted estimates. If your output is lower than expected, the app alerts you.
Key features include:
- Weather-adjusted monitoring that compares your actual output to what your system should produce, so problems don’t go unnoticed.
- Comparative analytics that compare your system’s performance with similar systems nearby.
- Energy savings calculations that suggest energy retailers or battery storage options based on your real usage data.
- Works with many inverters and systems, making it the only independent, brand-neutral solar monitoring app on this list.
If you have a central inverter system or a setup not supported by a brand-specific app, Solar Analytics is your best choice.
Tesla App
The Tesla app is the solar monitoring app for Tesla Powerwall battery systems and comes free with your hardware. It shows you real-time energy flows in your home: what your solar panels produce, what your home uses, what your Powerwall stores, and what’s moving to or from the grid.
Key features include:
- Control your Powerwall directly from your phone, including setting backup reserve levels and switching between self-powered and cost-saving modes.
- Full integration with Tesla electric vehicles, linking your car and home energy system on one platform.
- Remote access lets you monitor and adjust your solar system settings from anywhere.
If you have a Tesla Powerwall, the Tesla app is the one to use.
Amber offers solar monitoring apps of its own. If you’re interested in learning a bit more about Amber, you might want to check out the following article titled, Amber Energy Australia Explained: A Smart Way to Save (and Earn) with Solar Panels and Battery.
Watts the Right App for You?
Your solar monitoring system is only as good as the data you get from it. The six apps on this list provide that data, real-time performance, historical trends, fault alerts, and battery control, so you can make every kilowatt count.
No matter which app fits your solar system, the key is to use it. Set it up, explore the dashboard, and start watching how your home produces and uses energy. That’s where the real savings happen.
If you’re unsure which solar monitoring system or app is right for your home, PSC Energy can help. Contact our team today for a one-on-one consultation, and we’ll guide you through everything you need to know. It’s what we do.
Solar monitoring apps help you budget for electricity, so you might want to check out the following article titled, 10 Cheapest Electricity Providers in Sydney.
FAQ: Solar Monitoring
How do I monitor my solar panels?
You use a solar monitoring app connected to your inverter or solar system. Each app on this list links directly to its hardware and gives you real-time data on your panels’ performance, your home’s energy use, and battery storage, all from your smartphone.
What is SolarEdge monitoring?
SolarEdge monitoring is built into SolarEdge inverters. It uses SolarEdge’s platform to provide panel-level data through DC optimizers on each panel. While SolarEdge is popular, it didn’t make our top six list for Australia. If you have a SolarEdge system and want independent monitoring, Solar Analytics works with it.
Do I have to pay for a solar monitoring app?
Usually, no. The apps on this list come free with their hardware. The only exception is Fronius’s premium membership, which unlocks extra features beyond the standard app.
What happens if I don’t use a solar monitor?
You lose sight of your system. You won’t know if a panel is underperforming, if your battery isn’t charging right, or if your energy habits are costing you more. Plus, you can’t set your battery backup reserve without one.
Can I use any solar monitoring app with any system?
No. Most apps only work with their own brand’s hardware. Solar Analytics is the exception; it’s the only independent app on this list and works with many systems.
Do I need to be tech-savvy to use these apps?
No. All six apps are designed to be easy to use, with color-coded graphs and simple dashboards. If you can use a smartphone, you can use any of these apps.
