When you install a source of renewable energy - such as photovoltaic (PV) panels - it’s not simply a case of fitting them and thinking that’s the job done.

The only way to manage your investment is to closely monitor its performance. After all, each of the stakeholders involved needs to receive regular information updates on how the installation is working:

• The investor needs to know they are achieving the expected return on their investment.
• The installer needs to be sure each installation is working to optimum efficiency.
• The householder or business owner wants to know how much energy is being generated and how much electricity they are using.

Find out about smart metering for PV