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Solar Repair & Support in Nottingham

Nottingham has one of the largest domestic solar install bases in the East Midlands — from compact FiT-era arrays on Victorian terraces in Sherwood and Sneinton to modern hybrid systems with battery storage on the new-build estates around Beeston and West Bridgford. About 90 minutes from our Yorkshire base, we cover the full Nottingham conurbation.
  • On-site repair from £245
  • Inverter replacement £795
  • Free remote diagnostic — written report within 24 hrs
Nottingham 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. Nottingham is extended coverage — two to three working days for urgent faults.

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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 Nottingham — a major city with a deep install base

Nottingham was one of the most active cities for solar installation during the FiT era and the government scheme years that followed. The result is a dense concentration of ageing systems — many installed by companies that no longer exist. Mark Group, headquartered in nearby Leicester, installed thousands of systems across Nottingham before going into administration in 2015. Solarplicity added another wave before dissolving in 2023. The hardware is mostly sound — but the support infrastructure behind it has collapsed.

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Three distinct installation eras

Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Sherwood, Sneinton, and Hyson Green carry compact 2–3kW FiT-era arrays from 2011–2015, typically Solis or Fronius string inverters. The suburban belt through Arnold, Carlton, and Mapperley has 3–4kW systems installed under ECO and Green Deal schemes. New-build developments around Beeston, Gamston, and Colwick Park come with modern hybrid systems including battery storage as standard.

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Mark Group heartland

Mark Group was based in Leicester and Nottingham was one of their core installation territories. They installed via government incentive schemes — ECO, CERT, Green Deal — across the suburban estates in Arnold, Bulwell, Bestwood, and Carlton. These systems are now 10–12 years old with original Fronius inverters approaching end of life. Many homeowners never received proper handover documentation.

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Nottingham's brand landscape

Older Nottingham systems overwhelmingly run Fronius or Solis string inverters — both reliable but now ageing past the 10-year mark. Newer installs favour SolarEdge with panel-level optimisers, particularly on properties with partial shading. GivEnergy dominates the retrofit battery market. We also see Growatt, Sunsynk, and Fox ESS on mid-range installs across the suburbs.

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University city — rental stock with solar

Nottingham's large student population means a significant number of solar-equipped homes are now rental properties. Landlords often inherit systems they don't understand, monitoring lapses, and minor faults go unreported for years. We work with landlords and letting agents across the city to keep these systems maintained and documented.

Services

What we do in Nottingham

Nottingham has one of the highest concentrations of solar installs in the East Midlands — from large housing estate deployments to individual residential systems. We diagnose remotely before every visit, reviewing generation data and fault logs. No call-out fees. Written quotes before any work.

Common Problems

What goes wrong with solar systems in Nottingham

Nottingham's deep install base means we see the full spectrum of faults — from ageing FiT-era hardware to configuration problems on newer hybrid systems. These are the most common across the city.

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Fronius inverter failures on Mark Group installs

Mark Group fitted thousands of Fronius IG and IG Plus inverters across Nottingham's suburban estates between 2011 and 2014. These units are now 11–14 years old and reaching end of life. Common symptoms: blank display, state 240 error code, intermittent shutdowns during peak generation. The panels are usually fine — replacement with a modern hybrid inverter restores full output and adds battery-ready capability. Inverter replacement →

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Orphaned systems with no monitoring or support

Between Mark Group, Solarplicity, and Solar Plants, Nottingham has a high concentration of systems installed by companies that no longer exist. The common thread: locked monitoring accounts, missing MCS certificates, no route to warranty claims, and no one to call when faults appear. The systems are usually still generating — they just have no one managing them. We handle full recovery: monitoring transfer, documentation rebuild, warranty verification, and ongoing maintenance. Installer gone bust guide →

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Partial shading on terraced streets

Nottingham's older terraced streets in Sherwood, Sneinton, Hyson Green, and The Meadows have tight-pitched roofs and neighbouring chimneys that cast shadows across panels. On standard string inverter systems, even partial shade on one panel reduces output from the entire string. The symptoms look like a fault — generation drops 30–50% below expected — but it's a design limitation. We diagnose whether it's shade, a genuine hardware fault, or both, and recommend the most cost-effective fix. Fault diagnosis →

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GivEnergy battery not discharging during peak hours

A growing complaint across Nottingham's newer hybrid installs. The battery charges from solar during the day but sits idle during the evening peak instead of powering the house. The cause is almost always configuration: eco mode disabled, charge schedule timing wrong, CT clamp wired in the wrong direction, or a firmware update that has reset default values. We diagnose and fix this remotely — no on-site visit needed in most cases. GivEnergy support →

Installer gone bust?

Your Nottingham installer has closed — we take over from here

Nottingham has been heavily affected by installer closures. Mark Group and Solarplicity between them installed thousands of systems across the city — and both are gone. If your installer has gone into liquidation or stopped trading, we handle the full recovery — monitoring transfer, documentation, warranty claims, fault diagnosis, and ongoing maintenance.

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

Brands

Fronius, GivEnergy, SolarEdge — we fix them all in Nottingham

Nottingham's install base leans heavily toward Fronius on older systems and GivEnergy on newer battery retrofits, with SolarEdge growing on premium installs. Each brand has different diagnostic methods, firmware management, and warranty processes — we know them all.

Fronius — inverter replacement, error code diagnosis, end-of-life swap
GivEnergy — battery diagnostics, configuration, firmware, warranty claims
SolarEdge — optimiser replacement, inverter faults, monitoring issues
Solis, Growatt, Sunsynk, Fox ESS, Huawei — all supported
19+ brands — independent, no manufacturer bias
Local Coverage

Areas of Nottingham we cover

The full Nottingham conurbation and surrounding towns. All at the same pricing — the only difference from our core Yorkshire coverage is a slightly longer booking window.

Beeston
West Bridgford
Arnold
Carlton
Hucknall
Mapperley
Sherwood
Gedling
Bulwell
Bestwood
Stapleford
Sneinton

Not listed? If you're in the Nottingham area, we almost certainly cover you. Get in touch and we'll confirm availability. We also cover nearby Mansfield and Derby.

New homeowner

Just bought a house in Nottingham with solar panels?

Nottingham has a very active property market and thousands of homes now come with solar already installed. The documentation almost never transfers properly at sale — FiT registration details, MCS certificates, monitoring logins, and warranty paperwork routinely go missing. We visit, identify every component, check performance against expected output, set up monitoring in your name, 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
FiT registration verification and transfer guidance
Written condition report and recommendations
FAQ

Solar repair in Nottingham — common questions

Nottingham is about 90 minutes from our Yorkshire base — extended coverage rather than core. For urgent faults like a dead inverter or total generation loss, we typically attend within two to three working days. Scheduled work such as inverter replacements and annual maintenance is usually within the same week. A free remote diagnostic can identify most faults same-day if you need answers before the on-site visit.
Yes. We cover all of Nottingham and the wider conurbation including Beeston, West Bridgford, Arnold, Carlton, Hucknall, Mapperley, Sherwood, Gedling, Bulwell, Stapleford, Bestwood, and surrounding areas. All at the same pricing — the only difference from our core Yorkshire coverage is a slightly longer lead time for on-site visits.
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. Many Nottingham systems still run original Fronius or Solis inverters from the FiT era — a free remote diagnostic confirms exactly what's needed before we quote. Inverter replacement service →
Yes. Nottingham has a large rental market, particularly around the university areas, and we work with several landlords who have inherited solar systems on buy-to-let properties. We handle annual maintenance, fault diagnosis, monitoring setup, and tenant changeover checks. Everything is documented in a written report you can keep for your records. A free remote diagnostic is a good starting point if you're unsure what state the system is in.

Solar panels not working in Nottingham? 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. Nottingham is extended coverage — same pricing, slightly longer lead time than core Yorkshire.

  • 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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