Solar Repair & Support in Wetherby
- On-site repair from £245
- Inverter replacement £795
- Free remote diagnostic — written report within 24 hrs
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. Wetherby is core coverage — one to two working days for urgent faults.
Book a visitFree remote diagnostic · no fix, no feeIndependent — not affiliated with any installer or manufacturer.
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.
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.
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
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Solar in Wetherby — new builds, new problems
Wetherby has seen substantial new housing development over the last decade — estates along the A1 corridor, around Thorp Arch, and expanding towards Boston Spa. Most of these homes were built with solar panels as standard under Part L building regulations. The hardware is modern and generally well-installed, but the commissioning is frequently incomplete. The developer's solar subcontractor installs the system, runs a basic test, and moves on to the next plot.
The most common scenario in Wetherby: the panels are generating, the inverter is running, but the battery charges and discharges on a factory-default schedule that bears no relation to the homeowner's actual electricity tariff. The monitoring app was either never set up or is still registered to the developer's account. The homeowner assumes everything is working because the inverter display shows green — but they're leaving significant savings on the table.
GivEnergy is by far the most common battery brand in the Wetherby area. Most new-build installs use GivEnergy hybrid inverters with 5.2kWh or 9.5kWh batteries. The hardware is reliable, but the value of the system depends entirely on the configuration — charge schedules, eco mode settings, export limiting, and CT clamp calibration all need to be set correctly for the homeowner's specific tariff and usage pattern.
On both new-builds and resales, the GivEnergy monitoring portal is frequently registered to someone else — the developer, the installing company, or the previous owner. Without monitoring access you can't see generation data, battery state of charge, or firmware alerts. We handle the account transfer process and get the portal set up in your name with proper email alerts configured.
Not everything in the Wetherby area is new-build. The established villages — Boston Spa, Collingham, Bramham, Clifford — have older properties with FiT-era solar from 2012–2015. These 2–4kW arrays with ageing string inverters are now reaching the point where inverter replacement is needed. The panels themselves are usually fine; it's the inverter that fails first.
What we do in Wetherby
Wetherby sits between our Leeds and Harrogate coverage zones, so response times are good. Systems here are a mix of FiT-era installs and newer battery retrofits. We check monitoring data remotely before every visit. No call-out fees. All pricing confirmed in writing.
On-site fault-finding and repair — inverter errors, generation shortfalls, isolator trips, battery charge issues, monitoring failures. From £245.
Fault diagnosis →Old inverter out, new one in — installed, configured, and generation verified. All common residential brands. £795.
Inverter replacement →Wetherby's newer estates already have battery systems — adding EPS wiring means they actually protect you during outages rather than just sitting idle.
EPS installation →Annual health check — generation review, inverter diagnostics, wiring and isolator inspection, panel condition check, firmware updates. Written report. From £195.
Annual maintenance →Moved into one of Wetherby's newer builds with solar pre-installed? We verify the system was commissioned correctly, set up monitoring, and provide a written handover report. From £295.
On-site walk-through →Remote monitoring check — generation analysis, fault log review, firmware assessment. Written diagnostic report with clear next steps. Usually same-day. £75.
Remote diagnostic →What goes wrong with solar systems in Wetherby
Most of what we see in Wetherby is not hardware failure — it's systems that were never set up properly in the first place. These are the issues we diagnose most often.
The number one issue in Wetherby. The housebuilder's solar subcontractor installs a GivEnergy hybrid system, runs the commissioning checklist, and leaves the battery on a generic charge schedule. The homeowner moves in and assumes everything is optimised — but the system is charging from the grid at peak rates, discharging at the wrong time, and not prioritising solar self-consumption. A remote reconfiguration typically resolves this completely. GivEnergy support →
The CT clamp measures electricity flow so the battery knows when to charge and discharge. On new-build installs, we regularly find the CT clamp fitted the wrong way round or on the wrong cable — meaning the battery reads import as export and vice versa. The system appears to work but makes every decision backwards. Symptoms: battery charges from grid during the day while solar is generating, or exports stored electricity instead of using it. We diagnose this remotely and fix it on-site. Fault diagnosis →
Without monitoring, you can't see what your system is doing — generation, battery state, grid import/export, or fault alerts. On many Wetherby new-builds, the monitoring portal is either never activated or registered to the installing company's master account. We transfer the system to your own GivEnergy portal account, configure email alerts, and show you how to read the key metrics. New homeowner walk-through →
Properties in Boston Spa, Collingham, and Bramham with FiT-era solar from 2012–2015 are now seeing string inverter failures. Symptoms: blank display, no generation, or recurring fault codes. These inverters are past economic repair — replacement is the route. We stock the most common models and can usually complete a swap in a single visit. Your FiT payments continue unaffected by an inverter change. Inverter replacement →
Your installer has closed — we take over from here
For new-build solar, the installing company is usually a subcontractor to the housebuilder — and that subcontractor may no longer be trading by the time you need support. For older systems in the surrounding villages, the national installers that operated here have also closed. Either way, the recovery process is the same.
Administration 2015. Government scheme installs across West Yorkshire. Fronius inverters now 10+ years old.
Mark Group guide →Dissolved November 2023. Combined energy supplier and solar installer. 7,500+ customers nationally.
Solarplicity guide →Developer's subcontractor gone? Local installer closed? The recovery process is the same regardless of who installed your system.
Full guide →The recovery process covers monitoring transfer, documentation rebuild, warranty verification, and ongoing maintenance. Book a call and we'll assess your situation.
GivEnergy is everywhere in Wetherby — we know it inside out
The vast majority of battery systems in the Wetherby area are GivEnergy — hybrid inverters with 5.2kWh or 9.5kWh batteries installed as standard on new-build estates. We've diagnosed and fixed hundreds of GivEnergy systems across Yorkshire. Configuration issues, firmware problems, warranty claims, battery faults — we handle all of it.
Areas of Wetherby we cover
Wetherby town and all surrounding villages along the A1 corridor between Leeds and York. All within our core coverage zone.
Not listed? If you're in the Wetherby area, we cover you. Get in touch and we'll confirm availability.
Just moved into a new-build in Wetherby with solar?
Most new-build buyers in Wetherby inherit a solar and battery system they didn't choose and don't fully understand. The handover from the developer typically consists of a brief mention in the home manual and a sticker on the consumer unit. We visit, audit the full system, configure the battery for your tariff, set up monitoring in your name, and give you a written report explaining exactly what you have and how to get the most from it.
Solar repair in Wetherby — common questions
Solar panels not working in Wetherby? 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. Wetherby is core coverage — fast response, no call-out fee.
- On-site repair from £245 · inverter replacement £795
- Solar panel maintenance from £195
- Free remote diagnostic — written report within 24 hours
Got a solar fault or need a quick answer? Drop us a message — we usually reply within a few minutes. Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm.