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Solar Repair & Support in York

York has a distinct solar landscape — heritage properties with carefully planned panel placements alongside modern suburban homes running premium SolarEdge and Enphase systems. Conservation area restrictions mean many installations here needed specialist planning, and the repairs need that same attention to detail. We're 40 minutes from our Leeds base and cover the whole city and surrounding villages.
  • On-site repair from £245
  • Inverter replacement £795
  • Free remote diagnostic — written report within 24 hrs
York 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. York is within our standard 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 York — heritage homes, premium systems, and conservation considerations

York's solar installations tend to fall into two categories: carefully positioned panels on older properties in and around the city centre, and higher-spec systems on the newer housing estates to the north and east. The result is a higher proportion of premium inverter brands and a lower tolerance for bodged installations — which means the systems here tend to be well-installed but need specialist support when something goes wrong.

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Heritage and conservation area installs

York has more conservation areas than most cities in Yorkshire. Many solar installations here went through additional planning processes to ensure panels sit within acceptable guidelines — rear-facing, ground-mounted, or on non-principal elevations. When these systems need component replacement, we match existing specifications precisely. Repairs and like-for-like replacements don't require new planning permission.

Higher proportion of SolarEdge and Enphase

York has significantly more SolarEdge and Enphase systems than we see in South Yorkshire. SolarEdge uses DC optimisers on each panel — essential on partially shaded period properties but each optimiser is a potential point of failure. Enphase microinverters appear on newer builds around Poppleton, Huntington, and Haxby. Both require panel-level diagnostics that differ from standard string inverter systems.

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New-build estates driving battery uptake

Housing developments around Haxby, Strensall, Huntington, and the York outer ring increasingly come with solar as standard — typically 4–6kW arrays with GivEnergy or Sunsynk battery storage. These systems are modern and well-installed, but battery configuration problems are common: charge schedules not aligned to the occupier's tariff, CT clamps installed incorrectly during build, or firmware not updated post-handover.

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Retrofit batteries on FiT-era systems

York's older FiT-era installations from 2012–2016 are prime candidates for battery retrofits. GivEnergy dominates this market — their AC-coupled systems bolt onto existing arrays without touching the original wiring. But we regularly see configuration issues on retrofits: export limiting set incorrectly, charge schedules fighting the FiT meter, or the installer leaving before the system was properly optimised for the homeowner's usage pattern.

Services

What we do in York

York has a growing number of solar systems — from FiT-era installs in the suburbs to recent battery retrofits across the city. We remote-diagnose before every visit, arriving with the right parts and a confirmed plan. No call-out fees. All pricing in writing before work starts.

Common Problems

What goes wrong with solar systems in York

York's mix of heritage properties and modern estates produces a distinct set of faults. These are the ones we diagnose most often.

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SolarEdge optimiser failures on shaded period properties

Many York homes have SolarEdge systems specifically because they handle partial shading well — trees, chimney stacks, neighbouring rooflines on terraced and semi-detached properties. Each panel has a DC optimiser, and when one fails, the SolarEdge portal flags the location but not always the root cause. We carry replacement optimisers and can usually diagnose and swap in a single visit. Fault diagnosis →

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New-build battery systems not configured for the occupier's tariff

A recurring issue on York's newer estates. The builder's installer commissions the battery system to a default schedule, hands over the keys, and moves on. The homeowner then runs for months (sometimes years) with charge schedules that don't match their actual electricity tariff — importing expensive peak electricity instead of using stored solar or cheap overnight rates. We reconfigure the entire battery system to match your tariff and usage patterns. GivEnergy support →

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FiT meter conflicts on battery retrofits

York homeowners adding GivEnergy batteries to existing FiT-era systems sometimes find that the battery charges from the grid during the cheap-rate window, but the FiT meter records this as exported generation — inflating the export reading while costing real money. The fix involves CT clamp repositioning and charge schedule adjustment so the battery only charges from genuine solar surplus or verified cheap-rate imports. GivEnergy Yorkshire hub →

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Enphase microinverter and Envoy gateway faults

Enphase systems are becoming more common on York premium installs. Each panel has its own microinverter instead of a central unit. When a microinverter fails, that panel stops producing entirely. The Envoy gateway that manages the system can also lose connectivity or fail. These require specific diagnostic tools and Enphase-specific processes — different from standard string inverter or SolarEdge diagnostics. Inverter replacement →

Installer gone bust?

Your installer has closed — we take over from here

York was served by several installers that have since ceased trading. Whether your system was installed through a government scheme, a local company, or a national chain, the recovery process is the same — monitoring transfer, documentation rebuild, warranty verification, 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.

All Brands

SolarEdge, Enphase, GivEnergy — specialist support in York

York has a higher proportion of premium inverter brands than most of our coverage area. SolarEdge optimiser systems dominate on period properties with complex shading. Enphase microinverters appear on newer premium builds. GivEnergy is the most common battery brand on retrofits and new-build estates alike. Each requires different diagnostic tools and processes.

SolarEdge — optimiser replacement, inverter faults, monitoring issues
Enphase — microinverter diagnostics, Envoy gateway faults
GivEnergy — battery diagnostics, configuration, firmware, warranty claims
Sunsynk, Fox ESS, Growatt, Solis, Huawei — all supported
19+ brands — independent, no manufacturer bias
Local Coverage

Areas of York we cover

The city of York and surrounding villages. All within our standard coverage zone — same response times and pricing throughout.

Haxby
Strensall
Bishopthorpe
Copmanthorpe
Poppleton
Stamford Bridge
Huntington
Wigginton
Dunnington
Elvington
Fulford
Acomb

Not listed? If you're in the York area, we cover you. Get in touch and we'll confirm availability.

New homeowner

Just bought a house in York with solar panels?

York properties change hands frequently, and the solar documentation rarely follows. The situation is more complex here than in most areas — conservation area records, SolarEdge or Enphase monitoring accounts locked to the previous owner, FiT export tariff transfers, and sometimes heritage-specific installation conditions that affect what can be modified. We visit, identify everything, transfer accounts, and give you a complete picture.

System identification — panels, inverter, battery, wiring
Monitoring transfer into your name (SolarEdge, Enphase, GivEnergy)
MCS certificate and warranty status check
FiT / SEG export tariff transfer guidance
Written condition report and recommendations
FAQ

Solar repair in York — common questions

York is about 40 minutes from our Leeds base — well within our standard coverage area. 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.
Conservation area rules affect new solar installations — not repairs to existing ones. If your panels were installed with the correct planning permissions, we can replace inverters, fix wiring faults, swap optimisers, and carry out all maintenance work without any additional planning approval. Where panels need physical replacement, we match the existing specification so there is no change to the roof appearance.
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 York homes have SolarEdge or Enphase systems where the fault may be at optimiser or microinverter level rather than the main unit — a free remote diagnostic confirms exactly what's needed before we quote. Inverter replacement service →
Yes. At STS Solar Tech Support, we cover all of York and the surrounding villages including Haxby, Strensall, Bishopthorpe, Copmanthorpe, Poppleton, Stamford Bridge, Elvington, Dunnington, Wigginton, and Huntington. All are within our standard coverage zone with the same response times and pricing.

Solar panels not working in York? 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. York is within our standard 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

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