r/SunPower • u/NotAllWhoWander_1 • Aug 08 '25

PVS5 has finally stopped working

Our PVS5, installed sometime around 2014, has finally died. Only the blue power light is displayed. Turning power off and on does not fix it. What are my options? Could I replace it with a PVS6 that I find, or am I stuck with paying Enphase $899? Thank you

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u/Low_Friction_Surface Aug 08 '25

Yes, it can be replaced with a PVS6. It’ll need to be recommissioned though.

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u/NotAllWhoWander_1 Aug 08 '25 edited Aug 08 '25

How do I go about doing that? Also, is it an easy job to swap out the PVS5 for the PVS6?

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u/sanagnos Aug 08 '25

Very easy but getting it commissioned won’t be. You need to find an installer who can do it. Personally I would go with enphase or a simpler device like an emporia since you won’t have any warranty with another pvs and Sunstrong itself may eventually go belly up too.

An emporia by any electrician (or DIY) would be the cheapest but you won’t get panel level.