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Solar Repair & Support in Derby

Derby has one of the strongest solar adoption rates in the East Midlands — a mix of FiT-era installs across the city's older housing stock, government scheme systems on suburban estates, and a growing number of modern hybrid setups with battery storage on new-build developments. We cover Derby from our Yorkshire base for fault diagnosis, inverter replacement, battery support, and system recovery.
  • On-site repair from £245
  • Inverter replacement £795
  • Free remote diagnostic — written report within 24 hrs
Derby solar engineer

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. Derby is extended coverage — a remote diagnostic is often the fastest first step.

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13 Trustpilot reviews
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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.

Ian · May 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Sree · May 2026 Trustpilot

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

Dennis Brown · May 2026 Trustpilot

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)

Tony Deacon · May 2026 Trustpilot

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

Phill · May 2026 Trustpilot

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

michael fairhurst · May 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Mr Machin · May 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Keith Ballard · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Hugh Speirs · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Christopher · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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.

customer · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Andy Thomas · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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!

Philip · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Ian · May 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Sree · May 2026 Trustpilot

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

Dennis Brown · May 2026 Trustpilot

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)

Tony Deacon · May 2026 Trustpilot

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

Phill · May 2026 Trustpilot

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

michael fairhurst · May 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Mr Machin · May 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Keith Ballard · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Hugh Speirs · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Christopher · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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.

customer · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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.

Andy Thomas · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

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!

Philip · Apr 2026 Trustpilot
Local Knowledge

Solar in Derby — strong adoption across every era of housing

Derby's solar landscape is more varied than most cities in our extended coverage. The city has substantial FiT-era installs on its Victorian and Edwardian terraces, government scheme systems across the suburban estates, and a wave of modern hybrid installs with battery storage on the new-build developments springing up around the southern and eastern fringes. Each era of installation brings different brands, different failure patterns, and different support needs.

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Victorian and Edwardian terraces with ageing FiT arrays

Derby's older neighbourhoods — Normanton, Pear Tree, Darley Abbey, and parts of Littleover — have a high concentration of FiT-era solar from 2011–2015. Compact 2–3kW arrays on narrow south-facing roofs with single string inverters, typically Solis or Growatt. These systems have been generating reliably for a decade, but the inverters are now reaching end of life. Replacement is straightforward and FiT payments continue unaffected.

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Suburban estates with government scheme installs

The 1960s–1980s suburban belt — Alvaston, Sinfin, Chaddesden, Mackworth — was heavily targeted by ECO and Green Deal solar programmes. Systems are typically 3–4kW with budget string inverters installed by national companies at volume. Many of those companies have since closed, leaving homeowners with ageing hardware and no support. Documentation is often missing, monitoring was never set up, and faults go undetected.

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New-build developments with hybrid battery systems

Developments around Chellaston, Mickleover, and the southern fringes of Derby increasingly include solar panels with battery storage as standard — typically 3–4kW arrays with GivEnergy hybrid inverters and 5.2kWh or 8.2kWh batteries. The hardware is modern and reliable, but developer handovers leave systems on factory defaults: charge schedules not configured, CT clamps not calibrated, and tariff integration not set up. These systems work but underperform until someone configures them properly.

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Remote diagnostic as a practical first step

Derby is at the edge of our on-site coverage — about 90 minutes from our Yorkshire base. For most faults, a remote diagnostic at £75 is the smartest first move. We analyse monitoring data, generation meter readings, fault codes, and firmware versions remotely. This identifies the fault before we travel, so we arrive with the right parts and complete the job in a single visit. For configuration issues on battery systems, the fix is often entirely remote.

Services

What we do in Derby

Derby has a solid base of solar installations — both FiT-era systems and newer hybrid setups with battery storage. We cover Derby on our East Midlands route, running a full remote diagnostic before every visit. No call-out fees. All costs confirmed in writing.

Common Problems

What goes wrong with solar systems in Derby

Derby's three-era installation landscape creates a distinct fault profile. FiT-era systems are hitting inverter failure age, government scheme installs have documentation gaps, and modern battery systems need proper configuration. These are the faults we see most often.

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String inverter failure on FiT-era systems across the city

Derby's 2011–2015 FiT-era systems are reaching the point where string inverters fail. Solis, Growatt, and older Fronius units have a practical lifespan of 10–15 years, and many are now showing symptoms: blank displays, zero generation, intermittent fault codes, or earth fault trips. The panels are typically fine — replacement with a modern hybrid inverter restores generation and your FiT payments continue unaffected. We stock the most common models and can usually complete a swap in a single visit. Inverter replacement →

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Battery systems on new-build estates not saving money

A growing complaint from homeowners on Derby's newer developments. The system was sold as a money-saver — store cheap-rate electricity overnight, use solar during the day, export the surplus. In practice, many systems import from the grid during peak hours because the charge schedule doesn't match the tariff, the CT clamp is reading incorrectly, or eco mode settings weren't enabled. We diagnose and fix these configuration issues remotely — no on-site visit needed in most cases. GivEnergy support →

3
Government scheme systems with no monitoring and no documentation

Installations across Alvaston, Sinfin, Chaddesden, and Mackworth through ECO and Green Deal programmes were done at volume. Monitoring was rarely set up, MCS certificates were lost, and warranty registration was left to the homeowner. When the inverter fails a decade later, there's no paper trail and the installer has closed. We identify the hardware, rebuild the documentation, check manufacturer warranties, and set up proper monitoring so you know what your system is actually producing. Remote diagnostic →

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Partial shading on terraced streets reducing output

Derby's older terraced streets — particularly in Normanton and Pear Tree — have tightly packed rooflines where chimney stacks, aerials, and neighbouring properties cast shadows across panels at certain times of day. On standard string inverter systems, shading on one panel drags down the output of the entire string. If your generation is noticeably lower than expected, shading analysis is part of every diagnostic we run. In some cases, optimiser retrofits or panel reconfiguration can recover significant lost output. Fault diagnosis →

Installer gone bust?

Your Derby installer has closed — we take over from here

Derby's solar systems were installed by a mix of national companies and regional outfits — several of which have since gone into administration or been dissolved. Mark Group operated heavily across the East Midlands through government schemes. Solarplicity had customers across Derbyshire. If your installer has closed, your manufacturer warranties are still valid and we handle the full recovery.

Installer not listed? The recovery process is the same regardless of who installed your system. Full installer gone bust guide or book a call.

All Brands

Solis, Fronius, GivEnergy — Derby's three-era brand mix

Derby's solar brands reflect the city's installation timeline. Older FiT-era systems run Solis, Growatt, or Fronius string inverters. Government scheme installs often have Fronius IG units from Mark Group rollouts. Newer battery systems predominantly use GivEnergy hybrid inverters. We diagnose, repair, and replace every brand — no manufacturer affiliation, no bias.

Solis, Growatt — budget string inverter replacement on FiT systems
Fronius — IG, IG Plus, Primo, Symo replacement and repair
GivEnergy — battery diagnostics, configuration, firmware, warranty claims
SolarEdge, Sunsynk, Fox ESS, Huawei — all supported
19+ brands — independent, no manufacturer bias
Local Coverage

Areas of Derbyshire we cover from Derby

Derby and the surrounding towns. For Mansfield and north Nottinghamshire, see our Mansfield coverage page. For Nottingham city, see our Nottingham coverage page.

Belper
Ripley
Ilkeston
Long Eaton
Alvaston
Mickleover
Chellaston
Spondon
Duffield
Littleover
Chaddesden
Heanor

Not listed? If you're in the Derby area, we can likely reach you. Get in touch and we'll confirm availability.

New homeowner

Just bought a house in Derby with solar panels?

Derby's active property market means solar-equipped homes change hands frequently. Whether you've inherited an older FiT-era system on a Victorian terrace, a government scheme install on a suburban semi, or a modern battery system on a new-build — the documentation rarely transfers. We visit, identify every component, check performance, set up monitoring in your name, verify warranty status, and give you a written report covering everything.

System identification — panels, inverter, battery, wiring
Monitoring transfer into your name
MCS certificate and warranty status check
Written condition report and recommendations
FiT transfer guidance and meter reading support
FAQ

Solar repair in Derby — common questions

Derby is about an hour and a half from our Yorkshire base — extended coverage. For urgent faults like a dead inverter or total generation loss, we can usually attend within three to four working days. For many faults, a free remote diagnostic is the fastest route to answers — it identifies the problem same-day and tells us exactly what parts and time we need for the on-site visit, so nothing is wasted.
Yes. We cover Derby and the wider Derbyshire area including Belper, Ripley, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Alvaston, Mickleover, Littleover, Spondon, Duffield, and surrounding areas. For properties further into the Peak District, a remote diagnostic is often the most practical first step. Remote diagnostics are available UK-wide regardless of location.
Inverter replacement starts £795, which includes the new unit, removal of the old one, installation, configuration, and commissioning. The exact price depends on the brand, model, and system size. Derby has a broad mix of system ages and sizes — from compact 2kW FiT-era arrays on terraced streets to modern 6kW hybrid systems on new-build estates. A free remote diagnostic confirms exactly what's needed before we quote. Inverter replacement service →
Yes. GivEnergy is the most common battery brand we see across Derby, both on new-build installations and retrofits to existing panels. Common issues include the battery not charging from solar, importing from the grid during peak hours when it shouldn't, and charge schedules not aligned to the homeowner's tariff. Most configuration faults can be diagnosed and fixed remotely. If the issue is hardware — a faulty battery module or inverter — we attend on-site with replacement parts. GivEnergy support →

Solar panels not working in Derby? 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. A remote diagnostic is often the smartest first step for Derby — it identifies the fault before we travel.

  • On-site repair from £245 · inverter replacement £795
  • Solar panel maintenance from £195
  • Free remote diagnostic — written report within 24 hours

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