Very very helpfuland so quick. Made sure that a non expert like myself understood what the problem was and how to resolve it.
Add Battery to Existing Solar in Nottingham
- Same pricing as Yorkshire — no distance premium
- Landlord and rental property specialists
- FiT payments unaffected
Tell us your inverter brand, system size, and whether the property is owner-occupied or rented. We’ll recommend the right battery size and coupling method, and provide a written quote. If you don’t know what inverter you have — common with council-scheme installs — a free assessment identifies everything.
Book consultationFree system assessmentContacted Solar Tech about my Givenergy battery storage system that wasn't working. Battery status was "idle". Given the company Givenergy had gone bust, I need independent quality technical help. Very patient and clearly very knowledgeable about battery systems Ron diagnosed possible issues and suggested several possible remedies. Worked our way through them and fortunately it began to work. The fault was very specific and only an experienced engineer would have thought to check. Suffice to say I'll be back if I need independent support again. Lastly you only pay if there is a solution. Outstanding.
My Givenergy battery stopped working nearly a month ago. After unsuccessfully reaching out to my installer, who looks like he's also busted, I found Solar Tech Support on a Google search. They fixed my issue in a couple of hours. Any frustrated Givenergy customers, I highly recommend these guys.
Excellent response to diagnose a problem on our SolarEdge installation. Kept us informed at every step. Diagnosis quickly completed and solution implemented.
Prompt and useful support regarding my Sunsynk system lack of performance. Ronald simplified the technical issues to make them understandable. Many thanks, looking forward to follow up.
Amazing support, went out of his way to help try and get us back up and running
What a fantastic service. Had my fault diagnosed within minutes and actually managed to resolve the issue remotely within a few minutes more. This guy is like a “Solar Batman” helping consumers fix their problems using his extensive industry knowledge and expertise. Outstanding service. Thank you so much.
Excellent service from Solar Tech Support. Extremely quick to respond, easy to deal with and clearly very talented engineers. They were persistent throughout a complex GivEnergy battery issue and resolved everything completely. Highly knowledgeable, professional and reassuring support from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Ron responded very promptly regarding my GivEnergy battery issue, his knowledgeable diagnosis was spot on and resolved the issue on first attempt. Would recommend to any and all.
Ron made more sense in 20 mins than our installer has done over the last 12 months There is a jungle out there and you need someone like Ron to give a comprehensive overview and solution
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. 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!
Very very helpfuland so quick. Made sure that a non expert like myself understood what the problem was and how to resolve it.
Contacted Solar Tech about my Givenergy battery storage system that wasn't working. Battery status was "idle". Given the company Givenergy had gone bust, I need independent quality technical help. Very patient and clearly very knowledgeable about battery systems Ron diagnosed possible issues and suggested several possible remedies. Worked our way through them and fortunately it began to work. The fault was very specific and only an experienced engineer would have thought to check. Suffice to say I'll be back if I need independent support again. Lastly you only pay if there is a solution. Outstanding.
My Givenergy battery stopped working nearly a month ago. After unsuccessfully reaching out to my installer, who looks like he's also busted, I found Solar Tech Support on a Google search. They fixed my issue in a couple of hours. Any frustrated Givenergy customers, I highly recommend these guys.
Excellent response to diagnose a problem on our SolarEdge installation. Kept us informed at every step. Diagnosis quickly completed and solution implemented.
Prompt and useful support regarding my Sunsynk system lack of performance. Ronald simplified the technical issues to make them understandable. Many thanks, looking forward to follow up.
Amazing support, went out of his way to help try and get us back up and running
What a fantastic service. Had my fault diagnosed within minutes and actually managed to resolve the issue remotely within a few minutes more. This guy is like a “Solar Batman” helping consumers fix their problems using his extensive industry knowledge and expertise. Outstanding service. Thank you so much.
Excellent service from Solar Tech Support. Extremely quick to respond, easy to deal with and clearly very talented engineers. They were persistent throughout a complex GivEnergy battery issue and resolved everything completely. Highly knowledgeable, professional and reassuring support from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Ron responded very promptly regarding my GivEnergy battery issue, his knowledgeable diagnosis was spot on and resolved the issue on first attempt. Would recommend to any and all.
Ron made more sense in 20 mins than our installer has done over the last 12 months There is a jungle out there and you need someone like Ron to give a comprehensive overview and solution
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. 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!
Three eras of solar in Nottingham — all candidates for battery storage
Nottingham’s solar install base falls into three distinct groups, each with different hardware and different battery retrofit considerations. Understanding which group your system belongs to determines the right battery approach.
Compact 2–3 kW arrays on Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Sherwood, Sneinton, and Hyson Green. Solis or Fronius string inverters. Simple systems, ideal for a 5 kWh AC-coupled battery. Many on generous FiT generation tariffs (21–43p/kWh) where adding a battery improves the financial return further.
3–4 kW systems installed under ECO and Green Deal across Arnold, Carlton, Bulwell, Bestwood, and Mapperley. Mark Group and Solarplicity were the main installers — both now gone. Fronius Galvo inverters are the most common. A 5–10 kWh battery matches the higher output, and the failing inverters present a DC-coupled upgrade opportunity.
New estates around Beeston, Gamston, and Colwick Park with 4–6 kW systems, often with battery storage already fitted. For these homes, expansion rather than initial retrofit is more relevant — adding extra battery capacity or EPS backup for power cut protection.
The vast majority of Nottingham’s battery retrofit opportunities sit in Eras 1 and 2 — systems that are generating well but have never had storage added. These are the installations where the financial return on a battery is strongest, because the homeowner is currently exporting surplus at 4–5p/kWh and importing at 24–30p/kWh in the evening. A battery closes that gap.
Battery retrofit for Nottingham rental properties — the landlord case
Nottingham has one of the largest student and young professional rental markets in the Midlands, particularly around the university areas in Beeston, Lenton, and Dunkirk. Many of these properties have solar panels installed by previous owners or under government schemes — but no battery, no monitoring, and often no one managing the system. Adding a battery to a rental property with existing solar creates a measurable advantage.
A battery-equipped solar property scores higher on the Energy Performance Certificate. For tenants paying their own electricity, the combination of solar generation and battery storage can cut annual energy costs by £300–500. This is a real differentiator in Nottingham’s competitive rental market — especially for HMOs and student lets where energy costs are a deciding factor.
We provide full written documentation: system specification, battery operating guide, monitoring access setup, and a simple instruction sheet for tenants. For managed properties, we liaise directly with the letting agent. For tenant changeovers, we can reset monitoring accounts and verify the system is operating correctly — a £145 health check covers this between tenancies.
If the FiT generation tariff is in the landlord’s name, a battery increases your return by using more generation on-site rather than exporting at the lower rate. If tenants benefit from the reduced bills, you can factor this into the rental value. Either way, a £2,995 battery on a property that already has solar panels is one of the more cost-effective energy upgrades available for buy-to-let portfolios.
Many Nottingham rental properties have solar installed by Mark Group or Solarplicity — both gone. The system is generating but nobody is managing it. We combine system recovery (monitoring transfer, documentation, warranty check) with battery installation in a single engagement. This is the most efficient approach for landlords who want to get the system producing value without multiple contractor visits.
AC or DC coupling for Nottingham systems?
For Nottingham’s Era 1 and Era 2 systems — compact FiT-era arrays and council-programme installs — AC coupling is nearly always the right approach. DC coupling only enters the picture when the existing inverter has already failed.
Nottingham recommendation: The council-programme Fronius and Solis inverters across Arnold, Bulwell, and Carlton are the most common systems we retrofit in Nottingham — and AC coupling is the default. If your Fronius Galvo is showing relay problems or the Solis has stopped generating, DC coupling turns one bad situation into a complete upgrade: new hybrid inverter plus battery in a single job. A free remote assessment confirms inverter health first. Full coupling guide →
Battery systems we install in Nottingham
We recommend based on your system size, property type, and whether the installation is owner-occupied or rented. For rental properties, simplicity and reliability take priority over advanced features.
The default recommendation for Nottingham’s compact FiT-era systems. 4.8 kWh or 9.5 kWh in one wall-mounted unit. Clean app-based monitoring that’s easy for tenants to understand on rental properties. Expandable with slave modules if the owner wants more capacity later. Optional EPS backup.
Modular system that scales from 5 kWh upward. Suits the 3–4 kW council-programme systems in Arnold, Carlton, and Mapperley where generation is higher and a larger battery makes financial sense. Works in both AC and DC coupling configurations.
Compact T-BAT modules suit the smaller utility spaces in Nottingham’s Victorian terraces. Quiet operation — important if the battery goes in a hallway or living area. The monitoring app is straightforward, which matters for properties where the user may not be technically minded.
All provide AC and DC coupling with built-in EPS. Popular on the newer Nottingham installs where backup power was specified from the start. We install and commission all three brands across the city and wider conurbation.
Already have a battery? Add extra storage → · GivEnergy expansion →
Battery retrofit pricing in Nottingham
The natural starting point for Nottingham’s 2–3 kW FiT-era terraces. Stores enough daily surplus to cover an evening’s use in a typical two- to three-bedroom property — owner-occupied or rented.
Matches the 3–4 kW council-programme systems in Arnold and Carlton. Also the right choice if tariff arbitrage (charging from cheap overnight grid electricity) is part of the strategy.
Hybrid inverter plus battery for systems where the original Fronius or Solis has already failed. Combines inverter replacement and storage in one visit.
All prices include hardware, installation, CT clamp, commissioning, DNO G99 variation, and written post-installation report. Same pricing as Yorkshire — no distance premium for Nottingham. Full battery guide →
More solar services across Nottingham
Battery retrofit often connects to other work. If your inverter is failing, you can combine replacement and battery in one visit. If you’re a landlord taking over an orphaned system, we handle the full recovery. If you want backup power, EPS wiring can be added during the battery install.
String inverter swap from £795. Combine with DC-coupled battery for a complete upgrade in one visit.
Inverter replacement →Emergency power supply from your battery. Keeps essentials running during grid outages.
EPS installation →Fault diagnosis, annual maintenance, orphaned system recovery, and new homeowner walk-throughs.
Nottingham solar repair →Nottingham areas we cover for battery installation
The full Nottingham conurbation. Extended coverage from our Yorkshire base — about 90 minutes — with identical pricing and a slightly longer booking window.
We also cover battery retrofits across all of Yorkshire, Leeds, Sheffield, and Manchester.
Battery retrofit in Nottingham — common questions
Nottingham solar system exporting to the grid? A battery changes the maths.
Whether you’re an owner-occupier with a FiT-era system or a landlord with inherited solar on a rental, tell us what you have and we’ll work out the battery return. Written quote, clear pricing, and full documentation for landlord records if needed.
- AC-coupled from £2,995 · DC-coupled from £7,000
- Same pricing as Yorkshire — five-week typical turnaround
- Not sure what system you have? Free assessment
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