Very speedy response. Handled by a real human who took my system through a logical process with the desired outcome within minutes of them accessing my inverter settings. Ron passed me on to Ash, they are both ex-Givenergy people who clearly know their stuff and can give the reassurance of proper technical support now that the Givenergy support desk has closed. A worthwhile investment in ensuring my expensive kit is kept fully functioning.
SolaX common problems & faults
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Absolutely wonderful support. I have a GivEnergy system that was installed in 2022, and a firmware update was flagged in the app, so I proceeded to update the software .... and immediately regretted it, as my inverter came up with an error, and was not working at all! With no GivEnergy support available, and my installer saying there was nothing he could do, I googled help, and found Ron. What a stroke of good luck! Submitted an on line enquiry late morning, and received phone call just after 5 pm, and later that evening Ron was able to supply me with old firmware no longer available on the GivEnergy web site. I was then able to update the firmware using a GivEnergy youtube video as reference, and hey presto the system was back up and running. One further slight adjustment by Ron and we are back normal. What a relief. I have no hesitation in recommending Solar Tech Support if you have a problem. Great service! And if you are a GivEnergy system owner, whatever you do, DO NOT UPDATE FIRMWARE!
Solar Tech Support is an absolute lifesaver. My solar and battery system stopped working completely, but after one quick phone call, they fixed the problem straight away. The original provider, GivEnergy, has gone into administration, leaving me entirely without support from the original installers. It was a terrible situation on GivEnergy’s part, but thankfully, Solar Tech Support came to the rescue!
My solar panels stopped producing unexpectedly, contacted Ron who assisted me initially remotely and then visited to correctly diagnose that the problem was on the roof. Within a month the solar panels are now up and working, kept me up to date with when scaffolding arriving and the lads who checked the solar panels, a very professional team, organisation and service
Solar Tech Support answered my initial enquiry swiftly. They provided remote support to establish what the issue was, and through their experience and network, managed to get my clients system back online. Once the system was online, STS managed to diagnose the main issue to get the ac coupled inverter and battery back online, a battery repair was required. A site visit was organise and within a few days, the system was tested and back up and running. This has saved my client, and probably myself huge costs and inconvenience now the system is back online and working correctly. Would highly recommend.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Outstanding Service! My GivEnergy system had completely gone down, and unfortunately I was getting absolutely no support from either the original fitter or the supplier. I was left completely stuck with a system that wasn’t working. I contacted Solar Tech Support and they were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. They quickly got to the bottom of the problem, knew exactly what they were doing, and managed to get my entire system back up and running. Hands down, these guys are absolute experts in their field. The level of knowledge, professionalism and customer service was exceptional, especially when I’d already been left without any support elsewhere. If you have a GivEnergy system and you’re struggling with an issue, don’t hesitate to contact Solar Tech Support. I honestly can’t recommend them highly enough. 5 stars all day long! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
What actually goes wrong with SolaX systems
Most SolaX faults we see are settings or communications problems, not broken hardware. The X-Hybrid range has a lot of overlapping configuration in SolaX Cloud, and one wrong toggle is enough to stop the battery charging. The classic case is ForceTime not charging on your Octopus window: the schedule is set but Charge from Grid is off, the inverter clock has drifted an hour after the BST changeover, or the work mode is quietly overriding the whole thing.
On the battery side, a T-BAT or Triple Power showing 0% when it is plainly charged is nearly always a BMS communication fault. The usual suspects are a loose CAN cable, a DIP switch set wrong on stacked modules, or the battery type left on T-BAT after a Triple Power upgrade. The battery itself is normally fine.
Grid disconnection trips (E012, PLL Lost) on sunny afternoons are different: the inverter is doing its job, dropping off when local grid voltage tops 253V. That usually needs export limitation checked or a DNO report rather than an inverter repair. Whichever fault you have, the remote diagnostic is free. No fix, no fee.
3 common problems & faults we cover
Each topic links through to an engineer-led step-by-step guide.
BMS Communication Fault — T-BAT and Triple Power
SolaX BMS_Lost or 0% on a charged T-BAT/Triple Power battery? Usually the CAN cable, wrong battery-type after an upgrade, or a DIP switch —…
See BMS Communication FaultForceTime Not Working — Octopus Charging Fix
Your SolaX battery should be charging overnight on Octopus Go, Flux, or Agile — but it is not. Free remote diagnostic — no fix, no fee. Same-day.
See ForceTime Not WorkingGrid Disconnection Fault — G99 Overvoltage Fix
Your SolaX inverter has disconnected from the grid. It may be showing an E012 voltage fault, a PLL Lost error, or simply dropping offline…
See Grid Disconnection FaultSolaX fault questions answered
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