Caplor Energy Ltd
3.5(22)Fownhope • OZEV authorised installer




Reviews
3.5
The company ceased trading on 9th January 2024 and are now in administration.
This company has ceased trading
Ceased trading, and did not correctly insure our deposit of £1500, which we have now lost. Unable to contact them. It all tastes like a week without cleaning your teeth.
We had our solar panels fitted in July 2023. We asked for the inverter and battery to be fitted inside as it all looks very 'electrical' but caplor fitted it outside and said it was waterproof and would be fine. Initially everything was fine but then the USB dongle stopped working around 3 weeks ago. 2 weeks ago an engineer came to check it out and had to decommission the inverter because it was flooded. We have been trying ever since to get the inverter replaced and we were prepared to build a canopy or box it all in ourselves but keep being fobbed off by caplor saying they are waiting to hear back from the inverter manufacturer. They don't call back when they say they will and won't take responsibility for the installation and replacement of the inverter. Update: this has now been resolved by Caplor and Givenergy. Thank you. Now everything is working as it should be and we are very pleased with the system. I would estimate we are saving around 50% in the Winter and because of the export amount we are saving 100% in the Summer.
They were quick and efficient on the quote / install, flexible to my needs and everything looks, and is working, super! It's brought down my electricty costs by half (approx) and it was the best feeling in the world to see the electricity usage on the smart meter fall (and keep falling). Next project is to find more roof space to put on additional panels and to get an additional battery.
So Caplor did exactly what they said they would do, exactly when they said they would do it. As a customer that is all I want. Furthermore their communications has been spot on throughout in terms of explaining the kit and their project planning. I'm happy.
Caplor and all those involved in the installation of our solar panels and EV charger, gave exceptionally good service. They were friendly and helpful, from the first visit to explain our options. Work was completed efficiently and on time, withe due care for our garden and property. The electrician was very professional and caring ,taking time to site the battery and inverter, to move power points and achieve optimal use of space in a neat and tidy finish. We are delighted with our experience and would thoroughly recommend Caplor. Thank you all.
very good very helpfull all through this is my third installation by Caplor
I have an aging Solartwin that no longer works. I called them out to investigate and fix it. A chap turned up that really had no idea how this works with no clue how to diagnose the problem. He just put some clips back on the pipes to the pump that I had taken off while I tried to sort it. As if that made any difference. Without fixing the problem and taking weeks of no support, Caplor decided they couldn’t fix it. I still received an invoice for about 80 pounds regardless for the diagnosis on the promise that they would be able to fix this. I paid. They never followed up or sorted a repair. Beware. They couldn’t fix it remember. I now have another company replacing the panel. As an update and in response to below from Caplor, after my fix my system developed another fault a few months later because it was very old, so I have had it replaced by Solar Thermal Repairs who took three weeks from initial contact to finished installation. They were very proactive and nothing was a problem. They negotiated and worked with me to offer a great solution at a good price. Apology accepted, no need for a formal complaint.
Can't praise them highly enough - they installed a solar panel and battery system for us, and were extremely helpful and efficient, always going the extra mile to get everything sorted and working perfectly.
Air source heat pump, solar and battery installed in our 1970s end of terrace. The communication leading to the install was first rate. The installation teams were fast working and knowledgeable, happy to patiently explain the pros and cons of install options on site. We are very happy with the operation of the system so far, and after sales care has been fantastic. The single issue with the air source heat pump was rectified within 3hours by an electrical engineer, and I was given direction for self rectification in the future. I would recommend caplor to anyone looking to upgrade their heating system.
Solar PV, battery storage, ASHP and UFH install for our home. Fitters great, very neat work, system works well, any queries or glitches soon dealt with. Would certainly recommend.
12 months on and the large PV system is still working extremely well. The After Sales Team have been a great help with our Ofgem REGO application. Overall we have been very happy with Caplor’s installation, help and advice. Allensmore Nurseries Ltd
Sales staff are more interested in undercutting their competition than understanding the job. I was told that they would try to beat a quote from another company and I provided them with a drawing clearly showing what was required before agreeing a price. When the engineer came to look at it he had no knowledge of the siting of the unit and that trenching and a pre insulated pipe was required. Their recommendation….”can we not clip it to the front of your property” i.e. install two big pipes along and up and over the doors on a nice old cottage! I offered to dig the trench for them and they said they could provide the pipe at cost, quoting me an additional £1500. Quick google and I could buy the pipe myself at retail prices for less than £1000. Clearly underestimated the scheme and attempting to recoup losses through underhand methods. Quotes are not worth the paper they are written on. Complete time wasters!
Had panels and battery installed. Communication isn’t great and less than 5 months after we have had the battery installed we are having issues with it tripping out. I’ve contacted Caplor, however other than a reply to say it’s been passed to the relevant department, we’ve heard nothing in over a week. Communication is key these days and we can’t be having this issue continuing on a daily basis.
What a great place! Friendly, enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgable staff. So many innovative ideas for the most up to date energy saving solutions!
We have just had a Solar PV system with battery storage installed. The whole experience was straightforward with a great sales process and even better installation team. The working of the system was explained in layman's terms and is easy to use. Thanks Caplor.
To start with we had a very friendly and honest consultantation about the type of solar panels we required. Then we were guided in the right direction to our needs. Right from the start, to the installation, to the switch on, the whole team were very professional with superb workmanship. Thanks very much Jon & Sally
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- Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
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- OZEV authorised installer
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