Solar Power System Repairs

Established in May 2007, we are one of the longest serving and most experienced renewable energy companies around, we've carried out all sorts of repairs involving most types and size of solar PV system, so if you have a fault with a solar PV system, contact us and we will be pleased to help get the system back up and running.

Mains/Grid Isolation and Surge Protection

A whole house surge protector is installed to provide additional protection from transient overvoltages originating from the mains/grid. A whole house surge protector is installed directly inline and as close as possible to the incoming mains/grid supply meter, this allows for surge protection for all circuits and equipment including solar inverters, routers, stereos and other sensitive electrical equipment within the network. The addition of a 100Amp lockable isolator also allows for safe and convenient isolation of all electrical equipment within the network including consumer units, solar inverters, battery storage units and EV chargers from the mains/grid in one place.

Surge protectors are in compliance with the recently updated 18th edition amendment 2 of BS7671.

Solar PV Inverter Replacements

If you have a faulty inverter, we offer an efficient, value for money, hassle free solar inverter replacement service. We offer good advice and install quality equipment with comprehensive warranty and support options. We will test the rest of the system as part of the service, take care of all hardware deliveries, record the new unit's serial number and confirm the warranty details with the manufacturer.

Our engineers work cleanly and will dispose of any unwanted boxes, faulty equipment and packaging.

Solar Roof Repairs

A poorly designed and installed solar PV system can cause terrible damage to roofs, which over time can allow moisture to enter and further damage the structure of buildings. Cracked tiles, poor flashing work, damaged underlay, battens and rafters, use of incorrect fixings, poor installation methods, there's a lot that can and has gone wrong when installing solar panels onto roofs.

If you have a problem with a roof where solar panels have been installed we can help.

Solar PV Surge Protection (DC Surge Protection)

DC surge protection devices (SPDs) are installed between the solar panels and the solar inverter to protect both the solar inverter and the downstream electrical equipment from transient overvoltages of an atmospheric origin impacting the electrical system via the DC side of the system / the solar panels.

DC Surge protectors are in compliance with the recently updated 18th edition amendment 2 of BS7671.

Solar Generation Meter Replacement

Occasionally solar PV generation / Feed in Tariff (FIT) meters fail and need to be replaced. The good news is that replacing them is a straightforward process but to avoid FIT payment delays and complications it's important to let the FIT provider know that the solar generation meter has been changed.

Here we outline the process and also some diagnostics that you can carry out to confirm that the fault is with the solar generation meter and not a symptom of a fault elswhere with the system.

The maximum DC input voltage per tracker is 600V, with each tracker's operating range up to 550V DC, so these won't be suitable for very high voltage DC strings. They will however be a good replacement inverter for most solar PV systems rated up to 4kW DC / 3.68kW AC. The dual MPPT Series 6 ranges from 2.5kw to 8kW on a single phase.

Solis units are well built and have a solid feel to them, the chassis is well sealed, the giant heatsink on the back constitutes nearly half the volume of the inverter and keeps the components inside the unit cool. Although it's always good to try and keep solar PV inverters protected, these inverters are IP rated and able to be mounted outside.

The functions available at the inverter using the buttons and the screen are basic for most of the time although all of the installation settings that might be needed are available in the advanced settings.

Pretty basic in comparison to some other manufacturer's offerings but when it comes to solar PV inverters in terms of reliability and servicing often basic is just what you need.

If what you are looking for is a solid, reliable grid connected solar inverter, at a good price, that converts DC to AC efficiently and keeps an accurate log as it does so, then in our opinion a Solis Series 6 or Mini Series 6 solar inverter would be a good choice.

Solar PV Generation / Feed in Tariff (FIT) Meters

Single phase, 100A, Solar PV Generation / Solar Feed in Tariff (FIT) Meters

• Large easy to read display
• Internal battery allows meter data to be accessed when the mains supply is off
• Records invoicing data for 12 months, records generation data for 6 months
• Auto troubleshooting: Cover open, low battery warning, clock error
• Lockout security kit, optical port and meter collars
• MID approved / OFGEM approved for use with Solar PV Feed in Tarrifs (FITs)

Button scrolls through: Date, Time, Total Generation (kWh), Maximum Generation (kW) and when this was recorded.

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New Article: ... How to provide power to a house using a portable generator

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New Article: ... Surge Protection for UK Solar PV Systems

Recent changes to the BS7671 UK Wiring Regulations 18th Edition in the form of amendment 2 have introduced requirements and considerations for surge protection on both the AC and DC side of a solar PV System. In this article we take a look at surge protection, particularly in the context of the updated UK wiring regulations and how surge protection could best be incorporated into new and existing solar PV systems installed in the UK

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Updated: ... Growatt MTL-S Series Inverter Faults and Repairs

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Updated: ... Sofar Solar Mass Energy Storage Inverter Faults and Repairs

Established in 2013 Sofar Solar launched the ME3000SP Energy Storage Inverter in the UK in 2015. The ME3000SP proved to be a very succesful add on for new systems but proved to be particularly popular with those looking to add energy storage to existing solar PV systems.