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)
GivEnergy setup guides — WiFi, portal, firmware & more
- 14 setup guides
- AECC & HF21 dongles covered
- Portal, app & firmware
WiFi won't connect, portal not updating, firmware update stalled? We diagnose GivEnergy connectivity and setup issues remotely — most resolved in a single session.
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Big thanks to Ron. He was incredibly patient and helpful over the phone, taking the time to walk myself and the installer through every troubleshooting step. Through lots of testing he figured out the issue was definitely a hardware issue, which allows us to consider our next steps. Support fees are clear and they operate a “no fix no fee” policy. It is rare to find that kind of honesty combined with dedicated phone support nowadays. I highly recommend Ron, if you need help with your solar system don’t hesitate to give him a call.
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
Brilliant support to get my solar battery working again. I didn’t expect help on a Saturday but Ron answered the phone, listened and sent me the information I needed to get it going, answered questions etc. A brilliant service I’d happily recommend.
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.
Ron was really helpful. He remotely adjusted my battery settings on the same day I contacted him, and at a reasonable price. Great service.
WiFi setup & dongle configuration
GivEnergy requires 2.4GHz WiFi. These guides cover every dongle type and router configuration scenario.
New router, changed password, or first-time setup. 2.4GHz requirement, band-steering routers, and common connection failures including Eero mesh systems.
See WiFi setup guide →AECC multi-connect dongle hotspot setup (10.10.100.254), HF21 T27 chipset firmware update, router compatibility checklist, and connection priority order.
See dongle guide →GivTCP, givenergy.cloud, Home Assistant integration, and API access configuration. Setting up monitoring correctly or recovering a broken configuration.
See monitoring guide →Router settings required for GivEnergy connectivity. DHCP, port forwarding, band-steering, and compatible router models for reliable WiFi dongle operation.
See router guide →Dedicated AECC multi-connect dongle setup guide. Hotspot configuration, firmware versions, LED status indicators, and troubleshooting connection issues.
See AECC guide →Setting up local network monitoring using GivTCP or other tools. Direct inverter access without cloud dependency, LAN connectivity, and API configuration.
See local monitoring guide →Portal, app & software guides
Navigation guides for the GivEnergy web portal and mobile app — schedules, modes, and what to do when data disappears.
Complete walkthrough of givenergy.cloud. Dashboard metrics, charge schedule setup, system modes, device management, and no-data troubleshooting.
See portal guide →Complete walkthrough of the GivEnergy mobile app — dashboard, schedules, tariff setup, smart features, notifications, and troubleshooting when data stops updating.
See app guide →How to update inverter and battery firmware safely via the portal. What to do if the update stalls after an hour, and settings to check once complete.
See firmware guide →System maintenance & recovery
Restart sequences, battery SoC calibration, and recovery procedures for common post-fault states.
Correct shutdown and restart sequence for AIO and Hybrid GivEnergy systems. Resolves communication faults, frozen displays, and post-firmware update glitches.
See restart guide →Battery-only restart for Hybrid Gen 2/3 and AIO systems. Clears BMS faults and stuck SoC readings without a full system power-down.
See battery restart →Correcting inaccurate state-of-charge readings with soft or full portal calibration. When two batteries show different percentages or charge stops prematurely.
See calibration guide →Running GivEnergy hardware diagnostics to identify component faults. Battery, inverter, and WiFi dongle health checks, firmware info, and error logging from portal.
See hardware diagnostics guide →Collecting and interpreting GivEnergy software logs and diagnostics. Reading error codes, firmware versions, and event logs to identify configuration or firmware issues.
See software diagnostics guide →Updating WiFi dongle firmware (AECC and HF21). Procedure for safe firmware upgrades, version checking, and resolving stuck or failed updates.
See dongle firmware guide →GivEnergy setup — common questions
Setup guide not resolving the issue?
WiFi that won't connect, portal that won't update, firmware that stalled — we diagnose GivEnergy connectivity and setup issues remotely, usually in a single session. Independent from GivEnergy and your installer.
- Independent — not affiliated with GivEnergy Ltd
- All GivEnergy dongle types supported
- Remote-first — free if we can't fix it
GivEnergy problems? No fix, no fee.
I’ve worked on hundreds of GivEnergy systems and know the kit inside out. If yours is playing up, my promise is simple — no fix, no fee: just £75 if we fix it, free if we don’t.
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