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With Solar Panels?
- Works for systems with and without batteries
- Covers all major UK inverter and battery brands
- Health Check from £145 if you want this done for you
Our New Owner Health Check covers system identification, monitoring transfer, MCS documentation, performance review, and a written condition report — in a single remote session.
New Owner Health Check — from £145Book a call to discussWe've helped hundreds of new solar homeowners understand what they've inherited. Most complete their onboarding in a single session.
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!
The 4 things to do in your first week
You don't need to understand every detail of the system to take these steps. They establish what you have, whether it's working, and give you the foundation to deal with anything that comes later.
The inverter is usually mounted on a wall in the garage, utility room, or loft. Find the label on the front or side and note the brand name and model number. Take a photo. This single piece of information unlocks everything — monitoring setup, warranty registration, fault code lookup, and configuration guides are all brand-specific.
During daylight hours, look at the inverter display. A number with "W" or "kW" means the system is generating. A blank display (before sunrise or after sunset) is normal. A fault code, red light, or completely unresponsive unit needs investigation. Do not rely on the monitoring app — it will almost always show "offline" because access is linked to the previous owner's account, not yours.
This should have been provided to you at completion. Check your property documents pack. If it wasn't included, contact your solicitor — they should have received it. If it's missing entirely, we can usually retrieve it from the MCS database using the installation postcode and approximate date. Without it, warranty claims and SEG tariff registration are blocked.
Every monitoring platform has a process for transferring accounts to new homeowners. You'll need proof of ownership (a completion letter or Land Registry document). Start this process early — some brands take 1–2 weeks to process account transfers, and without it you have no visibility into how the system is performing. See the monitoring transfer section below for brand-specific instructions.
Note: If the system appears to have a battery (a separate unit, usually floor-standing or wall-mounted near the inverter), its setup and configuration are almost always locked to the previous owner's account and app. This is separate from inverter monitoring — see the battery setup section for what to do.
Don't know what brand or model you have?
The brand name is almost always on a label on the inverter itself. If you can't find it — or the system looks unfamiliar — these guides walk you through identification by appearance, wiring colour, and display type.
Not sure what brand you have? Three identification routes — label, monitoring app, MCS certificate — plus how to read the label, check for a battery unit, and a visual reference for all 10+ major UK brands.
Identify my system →Not all systems have a battery. How to tell from the physical installation, the wiring, and the inverter display whether your system includes battery storage and what type it is.
Check for battery →The installation date affects warranty status, FiT eligibility, panel degradation estimates, and expected performance. How to find it from the MCS certificate, inverter label, or MCS public register.
Find installation date →Know your brand? Go to the right hub
Monitoring is locked to the previous owner — here's how to get it back
Solar monitoring accounts are registered to individuals, not properties. When you buy a house, the monitoring app will show "offline", "no device found", or simply never load — because the data link still points to an account you don't have access to. You need to request a transfer from the manufacturer. Each brand has a different process.
What "offline" actually means on an inherited system, and the full process for claiming monitoring access — including what documentation manufacturers require and typical timescales for each brand.
Get monitoring access →We contact the manufacturer on your behalf, provide the required ownership proof, and complete the transfer into your account. Faster, fewer rejections, and we know exactly what each brand needs.
Use transfer service →Some manufacturers require the original account holder to approve a transfer. If the previous owner is uncontactable, there are alternative routes — including direct manufacturer escalation and account reset processes.
Resolve blocked transfer →Brand-specific monitoring transfer guides
Included as part of the New Owner Health Check. Or book as a standalone service — typically resolved in 2–5 working days.
MCS certificate, warranties, and what should have been handed over
Solar installations generate a paper trail that's essential for warranty claims, export tariff registration, and future sale. Most of it should have transferred with the property. A lot of it doesn't. Here's what to look for and what to do if it's missing.
The MCS certificate proves your system was installed to standard. Inverter warranties run 5–12 years, batteries 5–10, panels 10–25. How to search the MCS database, find out what warranty remains, check whether it transfers to a new owner, and what to do if records are missing.
Check documentation & warranty →If the previous owner was on the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) or Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), those payments don't transfer automatically. What to do to register your own SEG contract and whether the previous FiT payments can be continued.
Sort export payments →Documents that should have been provided at completion
Found something wrong — or not sure if it's working correctly?
Inherited systems sometimes have faults that were never reported or diagnosed by the previous owner — either because they didn't notice, or because the fault appeared gradually. A Health Check identifies these. But if you've already found something specific, these pages are the right starting point.
System is on but showing zero output, or inverter is showing an error and won't start. Common causes on inherited systems include long-dormant fault codes, tripped breakers, and failed components that were unreported by the previous owner.
Diagnose this →If the system was installed 5+ years ago or has panels in a compromised position, output may be significantly below what its rated capacity suggests. How to compare current output to expected output and what to do if there's a meaningful gap.
Assess performance →Covers every fault type — inverter faults, battery problems, monitoring offline, grid overvoltage, and export issues. If you've already identified the fault category, go here for detailed diagnosis steps.
Go to full fault guide →A New Owner Health Check reviews the system systematically — generation data, fault history, settings, and hardware — and produces a written condition report. From £145.
Inherited a battery? It needs to be reconfigured for you
Battery storage systems are configured around the previous owner's energy tariff, usage patterns, and preferences. Those settings are almost certainly wrong for you. Charge and discharge schedules, tariff integration, and emergency power settings all need to be reviewed and updated before the battery will work correctly in your situation.
What settings need to change when you take over a property with a battery: charge windows, discharge targets, tariff integration, minimum SoC, and emergency power (EPS) settings. We review and reconfigure all of this as part of the New Owner Health Check.
Book battery setup →Battery appears to charge or discharge at the wrong times, or not at all. Almost always a configuration issue tied to the previous owner's settings — specifically charge windows, tariff schedules, or minimum SoC levels that no longer match your situation.
Diagnose battery fault →If you've never had a battery before, this guide explains charge/discharge logic, BMS behaviour, SoC thresholds, and tariff integration — so you can understand what your battery is actually doing and why.
Read guide →We review and update charge/discharge schedules, tariff integration, and emergency power settings as part of the onboarding session. Available as a standalone service too.
The New Owner Health Check covers everything in a single session
Rather than working through each step manually, the Health Check brings everything together: system identification, monitoring transfer, MCS documentation check, current performance review, battery configuration, and a written condition report that you own and can use for future warranty or sale purposes.
For properties with solar only (no battery). Covers system ID, monitoring transfer, MCS check, and performance review.
Book Solar Health Check — £145For properties with solar and a battery. Adds battery reconfiguration, tariff integration, and EPS settings review.
Book with Battery Setup — £179Remote session. Written report delivered within 24 hours. All brands supported.
Prefer an engineer to come to your home?
Our on-site walk-through (£295) covers everything in the remote health check — plus a physical inspection of your panels, inverter, isolators, and cabling, WiFi and monitoring setup on your phone, and a face-to-face controls walk-through so you actually understand how the system works.
The engineer checks for visible faults, confirms the system is generating correctly, sets up your monitoring account, walks you through the app, and provides a written condition report. Currently available across Yorkshire — Barnsley, Sheffield, Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Bradford, Huddersfield, York, Harrogate, and Hull. Remote health check (£145) available nationwide.
On-site walk-through — £295Monitoring access locked, no warranty support, orphaned system with no documentation — we handle the full recovery: access transfer, documentation rebuild, warranty claims, and getting you back in control.
Get installer-gone-bust recovery →Full fault triage guide covering every common solar fault type — inverter problems, battery issues, monitoring offline, grid faults, and export problems. The complete diagnostic starting point.
Go to fault guide →Common questions from new solar homeowners
Unsure where to start with your inherited system?
Tell us what you know — brand if you can spot it, whether there's a battery, any fault lights or issues. We'll work out the rest and come back with a clear plan.
- Independent — not tied to any installer or manufacturer
- Remote and on-site support available
- Usually same or next day
Got a solar fault or need a quick answer? Drop us a message — we usually reply within a few minutes. Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm.