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Your Solar Installer Has Gone Bust — Here's What to Do

Monitoring locked to an account you can't access. Workmanship warranty void. No one to call. Documentation that was never handed over. This is an increasingly common situation in UK solar — and most of it is recoverable. Here's the complete picture.
  • Manufacturer warranties remain valid — installer warranty does not
  • HIES / RECC protection may apply
  • System Recovery — quoted after diagnostic
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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
Start Here

What to do first when you find out your installer has ceased trading

The order matters here. Some of these steps have time limits or require action before records are lost.

1
Confirm the company's trading status

Check Companies House (gov.uk/get-information-about-a-company) to confirm whether the company has been dissolved, struck off, or gone into administration. This matters for consumer protection claims — HIES and RECC have different processes depending on whether the company is in administration or simply dissolved. Keep a record of the status and date.

2
Check if the system is currently generating

Look at the inverter display during daylight hours. A kW output figure means the system is generating regardless of monitoring status. A fault code or blank display needs investigation. Don't assume a monitoring outage means the system has stopped — monitoring and generation are completely separate.

3
Locate all installation documentation you were given

Find everything you received at installation: MCS certificate, DNO notification, inverter and battery warranty cards, panel spec sheets, commissioning report, any HIES or RECC certificate. Note which are missing — this determines what needs to be recovered.

4
Check HIES and RECC membership registers

Search both the HIES register (hiesscheme.org.uk) and RECC register (recc.org.uk) for the installer company name. If they were a registered member at the time of your installation, you may have consumer protection covering up to £2,500 of remedial work, deposit protection, and a complaint process. This is time-sensitive — protection schemes have claim windows.

5
Check your payment method for Section 75 or Chargeback options

If you paid a deposit or the full amount by credit card and the contract value exceeded £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may give you a claim against the card issuer. For debit cards, Chargeback may apply. Contact your bank or card provider — there are time limits, so do this early.

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Time-sensitive: HIES and RECC consumer protection claims, Section 75 claims, and administrator claims all have time limits. If your installer has recently ceased trading, act on consumer protection steps as a priority before investigating the system itself.

Monitoring access
Monitoring

Monitoring locked to the installer's account

A common practice among UK solar installers was to register all monitoring systems under a single company account, often without setting up individual homeowner logins. When the company closes, access disappears. This is recoverable in most cases — the system and its data still exist on the manufacturer's servers. You just need to claim ownership.

Warranties
Warranty

What's still covered — and what isn't

There are typically three separate warranty types on a solar installation, and they behave differently when an installer ceases trading.

Still valid
Manufacturer warranty

Inverter (5–12 yr), battery (5–10 yr), and panel (10–25 yr) warranties are with the manufacturer directly — not the installer. These remain valid regardless of installer status. Claim by contacting the manufacturer with your serial number and proof of purchase.

✓ Claim directly with manufacturer
Void
Installer workmanship warranty

The installation workmanship warranty (typically 1–5 years) was issued by the installer. When they cease trading, there is no one to honour it. Workmanship faults — miswired CT clamps, undersized cables, poor mounting — are no longer covered.

✗ Void on installer closure
Check eligibility
HIES / RECC protection

If the installer was HIES or RECC registered, there may be consumer protection covering remedial work up to £2,500 and deposit protection. Check both registers using the installer's company name.

? Check HIES and RECC registers
Documentation rebuild
Docs

Documentation that was never handed over — or has been lost

Installers who go bust often leave behind incomplete documentation. MCS certificates not registered, DNO notifications never filed, warranty cards never submitted. Most of this is recoverable from independent registers — but it requires knowing where to look.

Documentation status — what's recoverable

MCS certificate
Recoverable from MCS database if registration was completed
Manufacturer warranty status
Verifiable directly with manufacturer using serial number
DNO notification status
Checkable via DNO records; G98 notifications can be retrospectively filed
HIES / RECC registration
Verifiable from registers — protection only applies if installer was registered at time of install
Installer workmanship warranty
Not recoverable — void on company closure
MCS if never registered
Cannot be issued retrospectively — requires HIES/RECC or legal route
Faults & repair
Faults

System has a fault and there's no installer to call

Some faults on orphaned systems have been present for months — misreported before the installer closed, or developing slowly since installation. A remote diagnostic is the fastest way to establish what's actually wrong and whether it falls under manufacturer warranty, workmanship, or an operational fix.

Diagnostic report strengthens any warranty or consumer protection claim

A written engineer report identifying fault type and cause provides the evidence base needed for manufacturer warranty claims and HIES/RECC complaints.

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Consumer protection
Protection

Consumer protection routes available to you

Depending on how you paid, when the system was installed, and which trade body the installer belonged to, you may have more options than you realise. These routes operate independently of the installer — the company being dissolved doesn't remove your claim rights.

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HIES Consumer Protection

Home Insulation & Energy Systems scheme. Covers remedial work up to £2,500, deposit protection, and alternative dispute resolution. Applies only if installer was HIES-registered at time of installation.

Check HIES →
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RECC Consumer Code

Renewable Energy Consumer Code. Similar protection to HIES — deposit cover, remedial work, ADR process. Different register; check both independently.

Check RECC →
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Section 75 — Credit Card

If you paid any portion by credit card and the contract value exceeded £100, the card issuer is jointly liable under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. Contact your card provider.

Section 75 guide →
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Chargeback — Debit Card

Debit card payments may be eligible for a Chargeback request through your bank, typically within 120 days of the transaction. Not guaranteed but worth pursuing for recent payments.

Chargeback guide →
Consumer protection claims benefit from independent technical evidence

HIES, RECC, and Section 75 claims are significantly stronger with an independent engineer report identifying fault type and cause. We provide this as part of the System Recovery service.

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Full recovery
System Recovery

The System Recovery service handles everything in one engagement

Rather than working through each element separately, System Recovery brings everything together: monitoring transfer, documentation rebuild, fault diagnosis, warranty claim support, and a written condition report. You end up with a fully documented, properly supported system — independent of the installer that's gone.

Monitoring account transfer — handled with all major brands
MCS certificate retrieval and DNO notification check
Manufacturer warranty status verification and claim support
Remote diagnostic — fault identification and written report
HIES / RECC eligibility check and claim support
Full written condition report — fault summary, action plan, warranty status
System Recovery
quoted after diagnostic

Full recovery engagement — monitoring transfer, documentation rebuild, diagnostic, warranty support, and written condition report.

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Remote Diagnostic only
£75

If you just need the fault identified and documented first, before deciding on next steps.

Remote-first. Written reports within 24 hours. Independent — not affiliated with any installer.

FAQ

Common questions when your installer has gone bust

The installer workmanship warranty is void — there is no one left to honour it. However, manufacturer warranties on your inverter, battery, and panels are entirely separate and remain valid. You can claim directly with the manufacturer. If the installer was HIES or RECC registered, there may also be consumer protection covering remedial work. Manufacturer warranty claim guide →
Yes, if the installation was registered. The MCS database is independent of the installer — search mcscertified.com using your postcode and approximate installation year. If it was never registered, this requires a HIES/RECC complaint or legal route. MCS recovery guide →
The data is almost certainly still there — it sits on the manufacturer's servers, not the installer's. Most manufacturers have a process for orphaned system ownership transfer. Historical data is usually retained and becomes accessible once the account is transferred. Monitoring recovery guide →
An unregistered installation means you can't access the SEG tariff, warranty claims are harder to substantiate, and the system is technically non-compliant. If the installer was HIES or RECC registered, this is exactly the kind of failure those consumer protection schemes exist to address — file a complaint with the relevant scheme. If not, a legal route against the administrator may apply.
System Recovery is quoted after a remote diagnostic and covers monitoring transfer, documentation rebuild, fault diagnosis, warranty support, and a written condition report. If physical repair work is needed after the diagnostic, we quote separately before proceeding — on-site repair visits from £245. We confirm all costs before starting any work. See full pricing →
Installer gone bust

Tell us what you're dealing with — we'll work out the recovery path

Let us know what you have: what brand the system is if you can see it, what documentation you've been given, whether the system appears to be generating, and what the monitoring situation is. We'll come back with a clear recovery plan, usually same day.

  • System Recovery · quoted after diagnostic
  • Written condition report within 24 hours
  • Independent — not affiliated with any installer, manufacturer, or trade body

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