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Solar Repair & Support in Wakefield

Wakefield sits right in the middle of our core coverage area — about 25 minutes from our base. The district has a broad mix of solar installs: older 2–4kW FiT-era systems on suburban semis in Ossett and Normanton, larger rural arrays out toward Hemsworth and Featherstone, and a growing number of GivEnergy battery retrofits on properties across the district.
  • On-site repair from £245
  • Inverter replacement £795
  • Free remote diagnostic — written report within 24 hrs
Wakefield solar engineer

Tell us what's going on 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. Wakefield is core coverage — one to two 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 Wakefield — what we see across the district

The Wakefield district spans a wide range of property types and solar installations. From compact 2kW arrays on 1960s semis in Normanton to 6kW systems with battery storage on detached properties in Ossett and Horbury, the variety means we see the full spectrum of solar hardware and faults here.

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Suburban and rural mix

Wakefield's housing stock is split between suburban semis and terraces closer to the city centre and larger detached and rural properties to the south and east. Suburban homes typically have 2–4kW FiT-era systems. Rural properties and larger semis increasingly run 5–6kW arrays with battery storage — most commonly GivEnergy.

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Government scheme install history

Mark Group and other scheme installers were active across the Wakefield district, particularly in Castleford, Pontefract, and Normanton. These installs typically used Fronius or Solis string inverters on standard panel arrays. After 10+ years, many of these inverters are failing and need replacement — the panels themselves are generally fine.

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Growing battery retrofit market

GivEnergy battery retrofits are increasingly common across Wakefield, particularly in Ossett, Horbury, and the suburbs. Homeowners with existing solar arrays are adding batteries to store daytime generation and charge overnight on cheap-rate tariffs like Octopus Go and Agile. We handle all GivEnergy diagnostics, configuration, and EPS installations.

Common hardware in the area

Older Wakefield systems typically run Fronius, Solis, or Growatt string inverters. Newer installs use GivEnergy, Sunsynk, or SolarEdge hybrid inverters. We work with all of these and carry stock of the most common replacement units — 19+ brands, all diagnosed the same way.

Services

What we do in Wakefield

Most Wakefield solar installs are from the 2012–2015 FiT era, which means inverters are now reaching end of life and systems need proper maintenance. We remote-diagnose before every visit — no wasted trips, no call-out fees. Costs always confirmed in writing.

Common Problems

What goes wrong with solar systems in Wakefield

These are the faults we diagnose most often on Wakefield systems. Many start — and finish — with a remote diagnostic.

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Inverter failure on older FiT-era systems

The most common fault across the Wakefield district. Fronius and Solis string inverters from 2012–2015 government scheme installs are reaching the end of their working life. Symptoms include no generation, a blank display, or recurring error codes. At this age, replacement is almost always more cost-effective than repair. We carry common replacement units and can usually swap same-visit. Inverter replacement →

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GivEnergy system importing from grid when it shouldn't be

A common issue on GivEnergy battery systems in Wakefield. The system is supposed to use stored battery power or solar generation before drawing from the grid, but instead imports constantly. The cause is almost always a CT clamp installed the wrong way round, eco mode turned off, or a firmware update that has reset the charge schedule. We diagnose and fix this remotely. GivEnergy support →

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Solar panels not generating as much as expected

Wakefield systems that have generated well for years can see a gradual drop in output. Common causes on suburban properties: partial shading from tree growth (especially on south-facing semis backing onto gardens), soiled or lichen-covered panels, degraded DC isolator, or a failing MPPT tracker in the inverter. A remote diagnostic comparing actual output to expected yield pinpoints the cause. Remote diagnostic →

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Monitoring app showing offline or no data

This usually means the WiFi dongle or data logger has lost its connection to your router — not that the system has stopped generating. The inverter often continues working perfectly; you just can't see the data. Common after router changes, WiFi password updates, or power cuts that reset network equipment. We reconnect monitoring remotely in most cases. Monitoring offline guide →

Installer gone bust?

Your Wakefield installer has closed — your system is still there

Multiple installers who operated in the Wakefield area have since ceased trading. If yours has gone into liquidation or simply stopped answering, we take over the full picture: monitoring transfer, documentation rebuild, 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.

GivEnergy

GivEnergy battery retrofits are booming in Wakefield

Homeowners across the Wakefield district are adding GivEnergy batteries to existing solar arrays at an increasing rate — driven by Octopus Go and Agile tariffs, rising electricity costs, and GivEnergy's competitive pricing. We support every GivEnergy model: battery not charging, inverter faults, portal offline, configuration issues, firmware updates, and warranty claims.

Battery diagnostics and recalibration
Inverter fault diagnosis and replacement
Tariff and charge schedule optimisation
EPS installation — battery backup for power cuts
Warranty claim support — 12-year GivEnergy warranty
Local Coverage

Towns we cover from Wakefield

The whole Wakefield district and surrounding areas. All within our core coverage zone — same response times and pricing throughout.

Ossett
Horbury
Normanton
Castleford
Pontefract
Featherstone
Hemsworth
Knottingley
South Elmsall
Ackworth
Crofton
Netherton

Not listed? If you're in the Wakefield area, we almost certainly cover you. Get in touch and we'll confirm.

New homeowner

Bought a house in Wakefield with solar panels?

The Wakefield district has a mix of suburban and rural solar properties changing hands — from compact 2kW arrays on Normanton semis to larger 5kW+ systems with battery storage on detached homes in Ossett and Horbury. Rural properties often have ground-mounted arrays or larger roof systems that need a more detailed assessment. We visit, identify everything, verify it's performing as expected for the system size, and hand over a written report.

System identification — panels, inverter, battery, wiring
Monitoring transfer into your name
MCS certificate and warranty status check
Written condition report and recommendations
Performance assessment for your system size and location
FAQ

Solar repair in Wakefield — common questions

Wakefield is one of our core coverage areas — about 25 minutes from our base. For urgent faults like a dead inverter or total generation loss, we can usually attend within one to two working days. Scheduled work such as inverter replacements and annual maintenance is typically within the same week. A free remote diagnostic can identify most faults same-day if you need answers before the on-site visit.
Yes. Many solar systems in the Wakefield district were installed through government energy efficiency programmes, particularly by Mark Group before they went into administration in 2015. These systems typically used Fronius or Solis string inverters on 2 to 4kW arrays. After 10 or more years, the inverters are reaching end of life. We regularly replace these and diagnose faults on government scheme installs — the manufacturer warranties on panels and inverters are separate from the installer. Mark Group guide →
It depends on the fault. A free remote diagnostic identifies what's wrong (no fix, no fee). On-site repair visits start from £245. Inverter replacement — the most common repair on older Wakefield systems — starts £795 including the new unit, installation, and commissioning. Annual maintenance visits start from £195. We confirm all costs in writing before starting any work — no call-out fees and no surprises. See full pricing →
Yes. We cover the whole Wakefield district including Ossett, Horbury, Normanton, Castleford, Pontefract, Featherstone, Hemsworth, Knottingley, and surrounding villages. All of these are within our core coverage area, so response times and pricing are the same as central Wakefield.

Solar panels not working in Wakefield? Let's find out why.

Tell us what you're seeing — error codes, no generation, battery not charging, monitoring offline, or anything else. Include the brand if you know it. We'll come back with a clear plan and price, usually same day.

  • 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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