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Solar Repair & Support in Rotherham

Rotherham has one of the highest concentrations of social-housing solar retrofits in South Yorkshire. Most were installed through council energy efficiency programmes a decade ago — and now the inverters are failing in waves. We're fifteen minutes away and we carry the parts these systems need.
  • On-site repair from £245
  • Inverter replacement £795
  • Free remote diagnostic — usually same-day
Rotherham 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. Rotherham is about 15 minutes from our base — one of our fastest response areas.

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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 Rotherham — what we see on the ground

Rotherham was one of the biggest beneficiaries of government-backed solar retrofit programmes in South Yorkshire. Between 2012 and 2015, thousands of social-housing properties — predominantly 1960s to 1980s semis and terraces across estates in Rawmarsh, Kimberworth, Brinsworth, and East Herringthorpe — had systems installed through council energy efficiency schemes, most commonly by Mark Group. Those systems are now 8 to 12 years old, and the inverters are entering the failure zone.

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Social housing retrofit wave

Rotherham's solar landscape is dominated by council-scheme installs from the Feed-in Tariff era. These are typically 2–3.5kW systems on 1960s–1980s semis with polycrystalline panels and budget string inverters. The panels are still going strong — 25+ year lifespan — but the inverters were always the weak link, and thousands are now reaching end of life simultaneously.

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The inverter replacement wave

String inverters have a typical lifespan of 10–15 years. Rotherham's systems were mostly installed in 2012–2014 — meaning the borough is right in the middle of its first major inverter replacement cycle. We're replacing Solis, Growatt, and Fronius units across the borough every week. Modern replacements are more efficient and often come with 10–12 year warranties.

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Feed-in Tariff and export issues

Some Rotherham systems installed through council schemes were never properly registered for Feed-in Tariff export payments, or the generation meter was never read after the installer folded. If you've been on deemed export for years or your FiT paperwork is missing, we can help sort it out as part of a system health check.

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Housing stock and system types

Most Rotherham solar properties are 1960s–1980s semis and end-terraces with pitched roofs facing south or south-west. System sizes cluster around 2–3.5kW. Newer private installs in Wickersley, Bramley, and Whiston run larger — 4–6kW with GivEnergy or SolarEdge hybrid inverters and batteries. We work with all of them.

Common Problems

What goes wrong with solar systems in Rotherham

Rotherham's solar stock is heavily weighted towards council-scheme installs from the early 2010s. The faults we see reflect that — ageing hardware on a predictable timeline. Most start with a remote diagnostic.

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String inverter failure — the borough-wide problem

This is overwhelmingly the most common fault in Rotherham. Thousands of Solis, Growatt, and Fronius string inverters installed between 2012 and 2014 are hitting the 10–12 year mark and failing. Symptoms: no generation, blank display, red fault light, or persistent error codes. At this age, replacement is the right move — we carry stock of the most common units and can usually fit within a few days of diagnosis. Inverter replacement →

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Export meter unregistered or generation meter unread

A surprisingly common issue on Rotherham council-scheme installs. Some systems were never properly registered for Feed-in Tariff export payments, or the generation meter hasn't been read since the installer folded. You may be owed money, or you could switch to the Smart Export Guarantee for ongoing income. We check all of this during a system health visit and help you get the paperwork straight. Annual maintenance →

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Monitoring offline — no idea if the system is working

Many older Rotherham systems either never had monitoring set up or lost their WiFi connection years ago. The system may still be generating perfectly well — you just can't see it. We reconnect monitoring remotely in most cases and set up app-based tracking so you can see generation, export, and self-consumption in real time. Monitoring offline guide →

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GivEnergy battery not charging or discharging correctly

Newer private installs in Wickersley, Bramley, and Whiston are increasingly using GivEnergy hybrid inverters and batteries. When the battery stops charging overnight from cheap-rate electricity or won't discharge during the day, the cause is almost always settings, firmware, or tariff configuration — not hardware. We fix this remotely in most cases. GivEnergy support →

Installer gone bust?

Your Rotherham installer has gone — your system hasn't

Rotherham was hit hard by installer failures. Mark Group — responsible for the majority of social housing solar retrofits here — went into administration in 2015. More recently, two other South Yorkshire installers have folded. If your installer has gone, we handle the full recovery: monitoring transfer, documentation rebuild, warranty claims, and ongoing support.

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

GivEnergy battery systems in Rotherham

While older Rotherham systems are predominantly panel-only installs, the newer private market — Wickersley, Bramley, Whiston, Dalton — is increasingly GivEnergy. Whether you've had a battery retrofitted to an existing array or it came with a full new install, we diagnose and fix every GivEnergy fault. Battery not charging, portal offline, system importing when it shouldn't be — we see it all.

Battery diagnostics and recalibration
Inverter fault diagnosis and replacement
Tariff and charge schedule configuration (Octopus Go/Agile)
Firmware updates and monitoring reconnection
Warranty claim support — 12-year GivEnergy warranty
Local Coverage

Towns and villages we cover from Rotherham

All of these areas are within a short drive of our base. Response times and pricing are the same throughout.

Rawmarsh
Wath upon Dearne
Maltby
Wickersley
Bramley
Swinton
Kilnhurst
Thrybergh
Kimberworth
Thurcroft
Brinsworth
Catcliffe

Don't see your area listed? If you're in the Rotherham borough, we almost certainly cover you. Get in touch and we'll confirm.

New homeowner

Just bought a house in Rotherham with solar panels?

Rotherham has thousands of homes with solar from the council retrofit era, and many change hands without any documentation. If you've moved in and there are panels on the roof but no paperwork, no monitoring, and no idea whether the system even works — that's exactly what we sort out. We visit, identify the full system, set up monitoring in your name, check warranty status, and give you a clear written report.

System identification — panels, inverter, battery, wiring
Monitoring transfer into your name
MCS certificate and warranty status check
Written condition report and recommendations
FiT transfer and SEG export tariff eligibility
FAQ

Solar repair in Rotherham — common questions

Rotherham is about 15 minutes from our base in South Yorkshire, so it's one of the fastest areas in our coverage for on-site response. Urgent faults — inverter failure, no generation, battery down — we can usually attend next working day. Planned work like inverter replacements and annual maintenance is typically within a few days. A free remote diagnostic can identify most faults same-day if you need answers before we visit.
Yes. A large number of solar systems in Rotherham were installed through local authority energy efficiency programmes, most commonly by Mark Group before they went into administration in 2015. These systems are now 10 to 12 years old, and the inverters are reaching end of life. We regularly service and replace hardware on council-scheme installs. The manufacturer warranties on your panels and inverter are separate from the installer, so those may still apply even though the original company has gone. Mark Group guide →
Inverter replacement starts £795, which covers the new unit, removal of the old one, installation, configuration, and commissioning. The exact cost depends on brand, model, and system size. Many Rotherham systems from the social housing retrofit era use Solis or Growatt inverters — we carry stock of the most common replacements. A free remote diagnostic confirms exactly what's needed before we quote — no guesswork. Inverter replacement service →
Yes. We cover the whole Rotherham borough including Rawmarsh, Maltby, Wickersley, Bramley, Swinton, Wath upon Dearne, Kilnhurst, Thrybergh, Kimberworth, Thurcroft, Brinsworth, and Catcliffe. All are within a short drive of our base, so response times and pricing are the same as central Rotherham.

Solar panels not working in Rotherham? 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 confirm whether it needs a remote diagnostic or an on-site visit and give you a clear price. We're about 15 minutes from Rotherham — fast response, no call-out fee.

  • On-site repair from £245 · inverter replacement £795
  • Solar panel maintenance from £195
  • Free remote diagnostic — usually same-day for Rotherham

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