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Solar Repair & Support in Mansfield

Mansfield and the Ashfield district were among the highest uptake areas for government-backed solar installations in the East Midlands. Thousands of systems were fitted on ex-mining community housing during the FiT era — and the inverters on those systems are now reaching end of life. We cover Mansfield from our Yorkshire base for fault diagnosis, inverter replacement, and full system recovery.
  • On-site repair from £245
  • Inverter replacement £795
  • Free remote diagnostic — written report within 24 hrs
Mansfield 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. Mansfield is extended coverage — a remote diagnostic is often the fastest first step.

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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 Mansfield — former mining country, government scheme heartland

The Mansfield and Ashfield area has one of the highest concentrations of government-funded solar installations in the East Midlands. ECO, Green Deal, and local authority energy efficiency programmes targeted the district's 1930s–1970s housing stock heavily — the same pattern we see across the former coalfield communities in South Yorkshire. The systems are now 10–14 years old and the inverters are failing at scale.

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Ex-mining community housing with uniform installs

Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, and Kirkby-in-Ashfield are dominated by 1930s–1970s semis and terraces built during the mining era. Uniform roof pitches and south-facing orientations made them ideal candidates for bulk solar installations. Most systems are 2–4kW arrays with single string inverters — fitted quickly as part of government programme rollouts. The panels are typically fine, but the inverters are past their design life.

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Government scheme installs — documentation gaps everywhere

Installations through ECO, Green Deal, and council-backed programmes were done at volume by national companies — many of which have since closed. Homeowners were often given minimal paperwork, monitoring was never set up, and warranty documentation was sparse. When the inverter fails a decade later, there's no one to call and no record of what's actually on the roof. We identify the hardware, rebuild the documentation trail, and check manufacturer warranties.

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Remote diagnostic as the practical first step

Mansfield 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 (or generation meter readings if there's no monitoring), identify the fault remotely, and arrive on-site already knowing what parts to bring and how long the job will take. Nothing is wasted — no speculative visits, no return trips for parts.

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Same housing stock, same problems as South Yorkshire

If you're familiar with what we do in Barnsley and Rotherham, the Mansfield picture is near-identical. Former coalfield communities, government scheme installations, the same brands and inverter models, the same failure timeline. The only difference is the drive time — we know exactly what to expect before we arrive.

Common Problems

What goes wrong with solar systems in Mansfield

Mansfield's solar landscape is dominated by government scheme installs from the early 2010s. The problems are consistent and predictable — the same faults we see across the former coalfield communities of South Yorkshire and the East Midlands.

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String inverter failure on government scheme installs

The single most common fault. Budget string inverters fitted during ECO and Green Deal rollouts have a practical lifespan of 10–15 years. Across Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, and Kirkby-in-Ashfield, these units are now failing in large numbers. The inverter display goes blank, generation stops, or recurring fault codes appear. The panels themselves typically last 25+ years — replacement with a modern hybrid inverter restores generation and your FiT payments continue unaffected. Inverter replacement →

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No monitoring, no documentation, no idea what's on the roof

Government scheme installations were done at speed and scale. Monitoring was rarely set up, MCS certificates were handed over in envelopes that got lost, and warranty registration was left to the homeowner. A decade later, the system has been generating quietly with no one checking whether it's performing properly. We see Mansfield systems that have been running at 60–70% capacity for years because a partial string fault went undetected. A remote diagnostic catches this for £75. Remote diagnostic →

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DC isolator faults creating safety concerns

Rooftop DC isolators fitted on early government scheme installations are a known weak point across the industry. Water ingress, UV degradation, and arcing damage the switch mechanism over time. A faulty DC isolator can prevent safe shutdown of the system and is a potential fire risk. If your isolator switch feels stiff, has visible burn marks, or won't turn cleanly, it needs replacing. We carry the most common replacements and can usually swap them during the same visit as an inverter replacement. Fault diagnosis →

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FiT payments stopped after inverter failure

When a string inverter dies, generation stops and the FiT generation meter stops counting. Homeowners worry that replacing the inverter will affect their tariff registration or that they've lost payments permanently. Neither is true — your FiT contract is with the energy supplier and survives an inverter swap. Payments resume as soon as the new unit is generating. We handle the meter readings and can advise on whether your export rate needs updating after the replacement. Inverter replacement →

Installer gone bust?

Your Mansfield installer has closed — we take over from here

The national companies that installed solar across the Mansfield area through government energy efficiency schemes have had a high failure rate. Several have gone into administration or been dissolved, leaving homeowners with systems but no support. Your manufacturer warranties are still valid — you just need someone independent to pick it up.

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

Fronius, Solis, Growatt — Mansfield's FiT-era brand mix

Mansfield's solar brand mix is almost entirely FiT-era. Fronius IG and IG Plus units dominate Mark Group installs. Budget Solis and Growatt string inverters appear on ECO scheme systems. Battery retrofits are starting to appear but the area is still predominantly simple panel-and-inverter setups. We support every brand — old and new.

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

Areas of Nottinghamshire we cover from Mansfield

Mansfield and the surrounding towns across north Nottinghamshire. For Nottingham city and the south of the county, see our Nottingham coverage page.

Sutton-in-Ashfield
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Worksop
Retford
Newark-on-Trent
Ollerton
Edwinstowe
Clipstone
Warsop
Rainworth
Hucknall
Blidworth

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

New homeowner

Just bought a house in Mansfield with solar panels?

Mansfield has a high density of solar-equipped properties changing hands, and the documentation almost never follows. The original installer has likely closed. Monitoring was never set up. The FiT payments might still be registered to the previous owner. We visit, identify every component, check the system is generating properly, set up monitoring in your name, verify what's still under warranty, and hand over 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 Mansfield — common questions

Mansfield 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 Mansfield and the wider Nottinghamshire area including Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Worksop, Retford, Newark-on-Trent, Ollerton, Edwinstowe, and surrounding villages. Newark is at the southern edge of our standard on-site range. 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. Most Mansfield systems use budget string inverters from government energy efficiency scheme installations — Solis, Growatt, or Fronius units that are now past economic repair. A free remote diagnostic confirms exactly what's needed before we quote. Inverter replacement service →
Yes — your manufacturer warranties on the panels and inverter are completely separate from the installer. Even if the company that fitted your system through ECO, Green Deal, or a local authority programme has since closed, the hardware warranties may still be valid. We check serial numbers against manufacturer records, verify remaining coverage, and handle warranty claims on your behalf where applicable. Full installer gone bust guide →

Solar panels not working in Mansfield? 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 Mansfield — 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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