Your Solar Installer Has Gone Bust —
Here's What to Do
- Manufacturer warranties remain valid — installer warranty does not
- HIES / RECC protection may apply
- System Recovery — quoted after diagnostic
Our System Recovery service handles the full picture — monitoring transfer, documentation rebuild, warranty escalation, fault diagnosis, and a written condition report. One engagement, everything covered.
System Recovery ServiceBook a call to discussWe're independent — not affiliated with any installer, manufacturer, or trade body. We work for you.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guides for specific installers that have ceased trading
If your installer is listed below, we have a dedicated guide covering their timeline, what protection you may have, and exactly how to recover your system.
Doncaster-based installer. Entered voluntary liquidation December 2025. Recent installs with modern hardware.
Snug Energy guide →Sheffield-based installer. Entered voluntary liquidation January 2026. ECO4, Warm Homes Sheffield, and Green Homes Grant work.
All Seasons Energy guide →Leicester-based national installer. Entered administration October 2015. Government scheme installs with ageing Fronius inverters.
Mark Group guide →London-based energy supplier and installer. Administration August 2019, dissolved November 2023. Over 7,500 customers affected including Community Energy Scheme.
Solarplicity guide →Port Talbot-based national installer. Administration January 2020, dissolved February 2022. Solar, battery, and EV charger systems with HIES backing.
Solar Plants guide →Installer not listed? The general guidance on this page applies to all UK solar installers that have ceased trading. Book a call if you need help with a specific situation.
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.
The full process for claiming an orphaned monitoring account — what documentation manufacturers need, how to find your system serial number, and typical timescales for each brand.
Recover monitoring access →We contact the manufacturer directly, provide proof of property ownership and system serial number, and complete the transfer into your account. We know exactly what each brand requires and how to escalate when standard routes fail.
Use transfer service →How to tell the difference between a monitoring access problem and an actual generation fault — and why the inverter display is always the most reliable first check regardless of what the app shows.
Understand monitoring offline →Brand-specific orphaned account recovery
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.
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 manufacturerThe 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 closureIf 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 registersFinding your serial number, contacting the manufacturer, what documentation you need, and what to do when the manufacturer says the claim must go through an installer.
Make warranty claim →How to check whether your installer was registered, what the protection covers, how to submit a claim, and typical timescales.
Check HIES / RECC →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.
How to search the MCS public database, what to do if the installation was never registered, and what to do if you suspect the system was installed without MCS certification.
Recover MCS certificate →G98 and G99 notifications must be submitted to your Distribution Network Operator. If your installer never did this, the system is technically non-compliant. How to check DNO records and what to do if notification is missing.
Check DNO status →If most documentation is missing, we handle the complete rebuild: MCS certificate retrieval, DNO verification, manufacturer registration, warranty status confirmation, and a full system record you can rely on.
Start documentation rebuild →Documentation status — what's recoverable
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.
Before any repair decisions, a structured remote diagnostic identifies exactly what's wrong, whether it's covered by manufacturer warranty, and what the repair options are. Written report included — useful for any warranty or consumer protection claim. From £75.
Book remote diagnostic →CT clamp miswiring, undersized DC cables, poor earthing, or incorrect export limit configuration — common installation errors that surface after the fact. Most are correctable by an independent engineer. We assess and quote before any work begins.
Assess workmanship fault →If you've already identified the fault category — inverter, battery, monitoring, grid — go to the full triage guide for detailed diagnosis steps covering every common UK solar fault type.
Go to fault guide →A written engineer report identifying fault type and cause provides the evidence base needed for manufacturer warranty claims and HIES/RECC complaints.
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.
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 →Renewable Energy Consumer Code. Similar protection to HIES — deposit cover, remedial work, ADR process. Different register; check both independently.
Check RECC →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 →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 →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.
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.
Full recovery engagement — monitoring transfer, documentation rebuild, diagnostic, warranty support, and written condition report.
Start System RecoveryIf 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.
Similar situation — no documentation, monitoring locked to a previous account, unknown system. The new owner journey covers system identification, monitoring transfer, MCS documentation, and a health check.
New owner guide →Full fault triage guide covering every common solar fault type — inverter problems, battery issues, monitoring offline, grid faults, and export problems.
Go to fault guide →Common questions when your installer has 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
Got a solar fault or need a quick answer? Drop us a message — we usually reply within a few minutes. Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm.