Solar Repair & Support in Bradford
- On-site repair from £245
- Inverter replacement £795
- Free remote diagnostic — written report within 24 hrs
Tell us what's happening with your system. We'll confirm whether it needs a remote diagnostic or an on-site visit, and give you a clear price before any work starts. Bradford is core coverage — 25 minutes from our Leeds base.
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I have a GivEnergy system consisting of two batteries, two inverters and a controlling EMS (Energy Management System) which has not worked since Nov 2025. After six months I discovered Solar Tech Support, reached out to them and Ron phoned me back – how often do you get that service? Could not be more helpful – worked directly with me over the phone, outside what I would call normal working hours. Lucid explanations and we were able to discuss the issues and history using camera and email history. As this was a very rare setup, Ron was able to access an EMS expert in the field to confirm the solution. One sunny day in, I am now only paying for standing charge and a few pence for spikes in grid consumption while battery catches up with house demand.
When my GivEnergy system had an issue, I was completely left without support and had honestly lost all hope. Thankfully, I searched online and found Ron, which completely turned things around. After sending him a message, he responded incredibly fast and called me to assure me that he would get the problem fixed. I really admire his dedicated, supportive nature and his determination to find a solution. With this kind of outstanding attitude and customer service, he has absolutely secured a future customer in me.
Ron want out of is way to help, nothing was to much. He was very thorough in what he did Very knowledgeable I would highly recommend Ron and his company He did a fantastic job for me. if you have any problems, he'll do his best to help you out and resolve your problem. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them
Ron took me through a diagnostic to confirm my GivEnergy Inverter had a fault. A common one as it turns out with the AC Inverter. As GivEnergy is defunct there is no immediate fix, aside from sourcing 2nd hand replacement. It may be that a fix becomes available over the summer which would make a lot of GivEnergy customers happy (Again)
Contacted Ron with a problem and he sorted it out quickly with no problems at all. Very knowledgeable on anything solar/ batteries. I would recommend him to anyone
I've spoken to Ron a couple of times with issues with my Givenergy installation. Such a friendly knowledge guy very highly recommended. Thank you very much for resolving my issues
Contacted Solar Tech Support in desperation. After explaining the issues I had with my system a diagnosis was made and a solution proposed. Fantastic service, even contacted a manufacturer to arrange replacement parts for me. Great communications, explained all they were doing and what I had to do, clearly and precisly. Followed up to confirm all was ok. Excellent service.
After GivEnergy went into liquidation, just my luck, my battery started playing up (internal board crashed). Contacted my installer - not interested! Found Solar tech support on a Google search. Sooo glad I found this company! Ron is extremely helpful and has plenty of experience. He soon confirmed what the fault was, and helped me to get my system up and running again. Now moved my GivEnergy account to Solar tech support, and will definitely use again if I have more issues. Unusual to find such a helpful company in these times, no morons reading scripts, just direct contact with the engineer.
Contacted Solar Tech Support when trying to understand what my Givenergy inverter problem might be and what might be my options. Received good/honest advise which backed up my thoughts.
Ron is a super star. Two months ago my GivEnergy battery failed a firmware upgrade leaving it a brick. My installer couldn't/wouldn't fix it. GivEnergy couldn't/wouldn't fix it. Then they went into administration and all hope was lost. A flurry of emails later and Ron had diagnosed the fault (failed USB flash drive, something I'd suspected) and talked me through resolving it. Two months of nothing resolved in about 3 hours. It's great to work with someone who pays attention to the details, knows that they're doing (not just following a script) and gets stuff sorted without a fuss or up-charging.
I can add to the list of customers who had already 'given up' on GivEnergy due to their appalling customer service, and that was before they went into administration (their Trustpilot reviews don't lie!). So you can imagine my desperation when, having changed my ISP and my Inverter, predictably, proving to be the only device that didn't connect automatically to my new network, I found zero prospect of any customer support with GivEnergy having called in the administrators just five days earlier! The salvation came from Solar Tech Support. My IT advisor stumbled across their web site and some very helpful tips for beleaguered GivEnergy customers, as well as an offer to provide direct assistance. Nothing ventured, I decided to drop them an E-Mail, with very low expectations based on my experience of GivEnergy customer support. Within an hour Ron had responded with some pin point advice, and after a few exchanges of E-Mails he had nailed the problem, enabling the combined efforts of my IT advisor and solar installer to resolve it and reconnect my Inverter. Thank you Solar Tech Support, and Ron in particular, for coming to the aid of a deserted and despondent GivEnergy customer. Expert, razor sharp advice and first class customer service, even though I wasn't officially a customer.
This company are a rare gem, I had a very unusual problem following a failed firmware upgrade on my GivEnergy kit. I then found out GivEnergy were in administration and had dismissed all their support staff! None of the usual fixes to try and restore my inverter comms would work, and I looked everywhere, forums, GivEnergy youtube support videos - even AI couldn't figure it out. My installer was talking about huge sums for system replacements, and being vague / evasive about if they'd even install replacement GivEnergy inverter. Enter Solar Tech Support, reassuring and knowledgeable from the very start, I've learnt loads about my solar system though the friendly chat while my engineer worked as he diagnosed the problem and figured out a fix procedure that I've not found anywhere else - amazing . If you need solar system repairs - especially if you like me have been left high and dry by GivEnergy, I cannot recommend this company enough. Give them a call.
I sent a message on their website regarding a problem I have on my Givenergy system. Although not supplied by Ronald, I thought it was worth an email. Within the hour on a Saturday, he phoned and we discussed the problem. He logged in remotely and gave excellent advice. I'm too far away for his on-site help but he did diagnose the problem and was happy also to chat through my thoughts about an upcoming solar/battery install I'm planning. Great bloke.... if only he was nearer!
I have a GivEnergy system consisting of two batteries, two inverters and a controlling EMS (Energy Management System) which has not worked since Nov 2025. After six months I discovered Solar Tech Support, reached out to them and Ron phoned me back – how often do you get that service? Could not be more helpful – worked directly with me over the phone, outside what I would call normal working hours. Lucid explanations and we were able to discuss the issues and history using camera and email history. As this was a very rare setup, Ron was able to access an EMS expert in the field to confirm the solution. One sunny day in, I am now only paying for standing charge and a few pence for spikes in grid consumption while battery catches up with house demand.
When my GivEnergy system had an issue, I was completely left without support and had honestly lost all hope. Thankfully, I searched online and found Ron, which completely turned things around. After sending him a message, he responded incredibly fast and called me to assure me that he would get the problem fixed. I really admire his dedicated, supportive nature and his determination to find a solution. With this kind of outstanding attitude and customer service, he has absolutely secured a future customer in me.
Ron want out of is way to help, nothing was to much. He was very thorough in what he did Very knowledgeable I would highly recommend Ron and his company He did a fantastic job for me. if you have any problems, he'll do his best to help you out and resolve your problem. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them
Ron took me through a diagnostic to confirm my GivEnergy Inverter had a fault. A common one as it turns out with the AC Inverter. As GivEnergy is defunct there is no immediate fix, aside from sourcing 2nd hand replacement. It may be that a fix becomes available over the summer which would make a lot of GivEnergy customers happy (Again)
Contacted Ron with a problem and he sorted it out quickly with no problems at all. Very knowledgeable on anything solar/ batteries. I would recommend him to anyone
I've spoken to Ron a couple of times with issues with my Givenergy installation. Such a friendly knowledge guy very highly recommended. Thank you very much for resolving my issues
Contacted Solar Tech Support in desperation. After explaining the issues I had with my system a diagnosis was made and a solution proposed. Fantastic service, even contacted a manufacturer to arrange replacement parts for me. Great communications, explained all they were doing and what I had to do, clearly and precisly. Followed up to confirm all was ok. Excellent service.
After GivEnergy went into liquidation, just my luck, my battery started playing up (internal board crashed). Contacted my installer - not interested! Found Solar tech support on a Google search. Sooo glad I found this company! Ron is extremely helpful and has plenty of experience. He soon confirmed what the fault was, and helped me to get my system up and running again. Now moved my GivEnergy account to Solar tech support, and will definitely use again if I have more issues. Unusual to find such a helpful company in these times, no morons reading scripts, just direct contact with the engineer.
Contacted Solar Tech Support when trying to understand what my Givenergy inverter problem might be and what might be my options. Received good/honest advise which backed up my thoughts.
Ron is a super star. Two months ago my GivEnergy battery failed a firmware upgrade leaving it a brick. My installer couldn't/wouldn't fix it. GivEnergy couldn't/wouldn't fix it. Then they went into administration and all hope was lost. A flurry of emails later and Ron had diagnosed the fault (failed USB flash drive, something I'd suspected) and talked me through resolving it. Two months of nothing resolved in about 3 hours. It's great to work with someone who pays attention to the details, knows that they're doing (not just following a script) and gets stuff sorted without a fuss or up-charging.
I can add to the list of customers who had already 'given up' on GivEnergy due to their appalling customer service, and that was before they went into administration (their Trustpilot reviews don't lie!). So you can imagine my desperation when, having changed my ISP and my Inverter, predictably, proving to be the only device that didn't connect automatically to my new network, I found zero prospect of any customer support with GivEnergy having called in the administrators just five days earlier! The salvation came from Solar Tech Support. My IT advisor stumbled across their web site and some very helpful tips for beleaguered GivEnergy customers, as well as an offer to provide direct assistance. Nothing ventured, I decided to drop them an E-Mail, with very low expectations based on my experience of GivEnergy customer support. Within an hour Ron had responded with some pin point advice, and after a few exchanges of E-Mails he had nailed the problem, enabling the combined efforts of my IT advisor and solar installer to resolve it and reconnect my Inverter. Thank you Solar Tech Support, and Ron in particular, for coming to the aid of a deserted and despondent GivEnergy customer. Expert, razor sharp advice and first class customer service, even though I wasn't officially a customer.
This company are a rare gem, I had a very unusual problem following a failed firmware upgrade on my GivEnergy kit. I then found out GivEnergy were in administration and had dismissed all their support staff! None of the usual fixes to try and restore my inverter comms would work, and I looked everywhere, forums, GivEnergy youtube support videos - even AI couldn't figure it out. My installer was talking about huge sums for system replacements, and being vague / evasive about if they'd even install replacement GivEnergy inverter. Enter Solar Tech Support, reassuring and knowledgeable from the very start, I've learnt loads about my solar system though the friendly chat while my engineer worked as he diagnosed the problem and figured out a fix procedure that I've not found anywhere else - amazing . If you need solar system repairs - especially if you like me have been left high and dry by GivEnergy, I cannot recommend this company enough. Give them a call.
I sent a message on their website regarding a problem I have on my Givenergy system. Although not supplied by Ronald, I thought it was worth an email. Within the hour on a Saturday, he phoned and we discussed the problem. He logged in remotely and gave excellent advice. I'm too far away for his on-site help but he did diagnose the problem and was happy also to chat through my thoughts about an upcoming solar/battery install I'm planning. Great bloke.... if only he was nearer!
Solar in Bradford — government scheme territory, now reaching inverter failure age
Bradford was a major target for government-backed solar installation programmes during the FiT era. Mark Group, A Shade Greener, and HomeSun all installed heavily here — mainly on terraced and semi-detached properties across the inner city and suburbs. These systems did their job for a decade, but the Fronius and Solis string inverters fitted at the time are now reaching end of life. At the same time, GivEnergy battery retrofits are growing fast on properties where owners want to add storage to their existing panels.
Manningham, Girlington, Great Horton, Allerton, and Laisterdyke have some of the highest solar panel densities in Yorkshire. Most are compact 2–3kW FiT-era arrays on narrow south-facing terraced roofs — installed under government schemes by Mark Group, HomeSun, or A Shade Greener. The panels are usually fine. The inverters are not — Fronius IG and Solis Mini models are failing at 10–12 years old.
Mark Group was the single biggest installer in Bradford before going into administration in 2015. Their standard setup was a Fronius IG 15 or IG 20 string inverter with REC or Sharp panels. The panels still generate, but the Fronius IG series has a known lifespan of around 10 years. We stock common replacement models and can usually complete a swap in a single visit. Your FiT payments continue unaffected.
Bradford homeowners with existing FiT-era solar are increasingly adding GivEnergy battery storage to capture surplus generation instead of exporting it for pennies. These AC-coupled retrofits need careful CT clamp placement and eco mode configuration to work correctly alongside the existing string inverter. Many installations we see in Bradford were rushed — the battery works but isn't configured properly for the homeowner's tariff.
Bradford sits in the Aire Valley with steep terrain across much of the district. Properties in Shipley, Bingley, Baildon, and the hillsides around Thornton can have significant shading from neighbouring buildings, trees, and the terrain itself — particularly in winter. Systems on these properties often underperform compared to expectations. A generation review identifies whether the issue is shading, inverter degradation, or configuration.
What we do in Bradford
Bradford has thousands of solar systems from the FiT era, many installed by companies that no longer exist. We diagnose remotely before every visit — checking generation data, fault codes, and system history — so we arrive prepared. No call-out fees. Written quotes before any work.
Fault diagnosis and on-site repair — covering inverter failures, DC isolator faults, generation drops, panel issues, and battery errors. From £245.
Fault diagnosis →Full inverter swap — removal, installation, configuration, and commissioning. All common brands stocked. £795.
Inverter replacement →Bradford's hilltop estates and exposed suburbs are prone to weather-related outages. We add a dedicated EPS circuit so your battery system keeps essentials powered.
EPS installation →Annual service — generation benchmarking, inverter health check, DC isolator inspection, wiring review, firmware updates. Written report with action items. From £195.
Annual maintenance →Inherited a solar system in Bradford? We visit, identify every component — panels, inverter, isolators, meter — set up monitoring, and hand you a clear written report. From £295.
On-site walk-through →Remote diagnosis — we analyse your monitoring data, review fault history, check firmware compatibility. Written report with clear recommendations. Usually same-day. £75.
Remote diagnostic →What goes wrong with solar systems in Bradford
Bradford's solar landscape is dominated by ageing FiT-era systems and a growing number of battery retrofits. The faults reflect this — mostly inverter end-of-life and battery configuration issues.
The single most common fault in Bradford. Fronius IG 15 and IG 20 string inverters fitted by Mark Group during the 2012–2015 FiT era are reaching end of life. Symptoms: blank display, red fault LED, no generation, or intermittent tripping. These inverters are past economic repair — replacement is the route. We stock the most common models and typically complete the swap in a single visit. Your FiT payments continue unaffected. Inverter replacement →
A growing problem as more Bradford homeowners add GivEnergy batteries to existing string inverter systems. The battery is AC-coupled to the older inverter, and the CT clamp tells the GivEnergy unit how much surplus solar is available. If the clamp is on the wrong cable or facing the wrong direction, the battery ignores the solar and stays empty. Resolved remotely via the portal in most cases. GivEnergy support →
Properties across Shipley, Baildon, Bingley, and the Bradford hillsides can lose 20–40% of expected generation due to shading from neighbouring buildings, trees, and terrain. The system appears to work but the numbers are disappointing. A generation review identifies the cause — it could be shading, degraded panels, partial inverter failure, or a combination. Remote diagnostic →
Many Mark Group and HomeSun installs in Bradford were commissioned without any monitoring — the homeowner has never had visibility of what the system generates. When something goes wrong, the only clue is a higher electricity bill. We set up monitoring on any system — even older ones — so you can see generation data, spot faults early, and verify your FiT meter readings match reality. No monitoring guide →
Your Bradford installer has closed — we take over from here
Bradford was saturated with government-backed solar installers during the FiT era. Mark Group, HomeSun, and A Shade Greener all installed hundreds of systems here — and all have since either gone into administration or stopped providing aftercare. If your installer has gone and your inverter is now failing, we handle the full recovery — replacement, monitoring setup, warranty verification, and ongoing support.
Administration 2015. Government scheme installs across Bradford. Fronius inverters now 10+ years old and failing.
Mark Group guide →Dissolved November 2023. Combined energy supplier and solar installer. Some Bradford customers affected via council-scheme properties.
Solarplicity guide →Sheffield-based. Voluntary liquidation January 2026. Operated across West Yorkshire including Bradford via ECO schemes.
All Seasons guide →Installer not listed? The recovery process is the same regardless of who installed your system. Full installer gone bust guide or book a call.
GivEnergy is the most common battery brand in Bradford — and the one we fix most
GivEnergy dominates the retrofit battery market across Bradford. Homeowners with existing FiT-era panels are adding 5.2kWh or 8.2kWh batteries to capture surplus generation and shift consumption to cheap-rate electricity. The AC coupling between the old string inverter and the new GivEnergy unit creates configuration challenges that many installers don't fully resolve before moving on. We fix these every week.
Areas of Bradford we cover
The entire Bradford metropolitan district and the Aire Valley corridor. All within our core coverage zone — same response times and pricing throughout.
Not listed? If you're in the Bradford area, we cover you. Get in touch and we'll confirm availability.
Just bought a house in Bradford with solar panels?
Bradford has one of the highest concentrations of older FiT-era solar systems in Yorkshire. When a property changes hands, the documentation rarely comes with it — and the original installer (Mark Group, HomeSun, A Shade Greener) is long gone. We visit, identify the entire system, check whether the inverter is still healthy, verify FiT registration and export payments, set up monitoring in your name, and hand over a written report with recommendations.
Solar repair in Bradford — common questions
Solar panels not working in Bradford? Tell us what's happening.
Describe the fault — what you're seeing (or not seeing), the brand if you know it, when it started. We'll come back with a clear plan and price, usually same day. Bradford is core coverage — 25 minutes from base, no call-out fee.
- On-site repair from £245 · inverter replacement £795
- Solar panel maintenance from £195
- Free remote diagnostic — written report within 24 hours
Got a solar fault or need a quick answer? Drop us a message — we usually reply within a few minutes. Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm.