Techfor Energy Ltd

If you decide you want to go ahead and install solar panels, batteries or an EV charger, then I recommend Techfor Energy: The benefits Techfor Energy can provide are: 1. A very professional survey before you commit to anything. 2. Very skilled tradesmen – roofers, electricians, technical sales, all of which are difficult to beat. My experience with other solar panel installers was almost comical – when I compared surveys there was no comparison. One salesman from another company turned up and told me they would put panels on the roof at the rear of the house, told me to come and view their show house and that was it. With Glenn from Techfor Energy you get the company owner turning up to help you make the most of your property. For me that meant putting the most productive panels on my side roof as it was South facing. He photographed my roof and we discussed panels and inverters. He referenced results for panels installed in a field in Germany so that he could advise on yields and longevity of panels. Oh, and do you want a micro-inverter on every panel (changes DC to AC electricity). I invested in solar panels in 2018 and asked that the panels generate more electricity in a year than the house consumed. I was “quids in” when electricity prices spiked at the start of the Ukraine war. This year I have invested in solar batteries and an EV charger. I am now for all intents and purposes off grid until the end of the summer. Thanks to Glenn recommending that I switch to Utilities Warehouse, my off peak electricity over the winter will be under 6p per kwh, and I will avoid paying the peak rate all winter too. I plan to buy an electric vehicle to help redeem the cost of the solar batteries and charger – it should take 7 to 8 years, taking account of electric tariff benefits and the fact that I no longer require petrol from the pumps. I assume most of my miles in the EV will use the home charger. All that and the feeling that you are helping the planet too – get your warm feeling with Techfor Energy, like me. It’s a lot of money to spend, so avoid a bad installation. I have now used Techfor Energy twice, so I can recommend Glenn and his team. They do commercial property installations too.

Techfor Energy (TE) installed our 14 solar PV panels 12 years ago. The panels have served us well and saved us money. This Summer TE have installed a solar battery and expansion pack, which are working well so far and saving us more money. TE provided clear advice and paperwork, speedy on time service and efficient, polite installation team.

Overall Techfor Energy managed the design and installation of our 8Kw solar + battery system very professionally and the installation team were very pleasant, quick, helpful and extremely tidy. The system has been running smoothly for several months with no issues and the expected performance. Highly recommended.

We selected Techfor Energy having looked at a few suppliers as it was clear they knew exactly what they were talking about. The pre-contract survey was incredibly detailed and resulted in the design of the perfect system for what we wanted. They are absolutely not the cheapest solution but we have total confidence the extra cost was a worthwhile investment in system quality, the quality of the installation work and the after-sales support. The selection of Tesla for the battery storage caused us some unexpected delays in delivery but the solar panel installation was very efficient. Would totally recommend Techfor Energy !

We had a roof array install as well as a car charger and tesla battery+dc expansion fitted. The team who came were really friendly and easy to have around. The team at our house and those we communicated with by email ensured regular communication, which was really helpful. We had an issue setting up our export tarrif with our energy provider, and Oscar was especially helpful ensuring we had all we needed to get our tarrif set up. The product/apps are great, my techy husband is especially pleased with the end result. 10/10 would recommend. Great install by great team of great system.

Glen and his technical team were able to come up with an innovative battery and panel solution to a complex & challenging project. They remained very supportive technically with flexibility over an extended period in the quotation stage while we worked with the necessary authorities and other stakeholders for the required approvals.

We had Techfor replace our current solar array with a bigger one, and fit a Tesla Powerwall battery. Great comms throughout the process, from initial discussion and survey to advice and help on how to switch our FiT deemed export over to a SEG Export tariff - they fully understood all of the complications of having an existing FiT array and could answer any and all questions I threw at them. Install was completed on time by a great friendly crew who did a very neat job. We're really happy with the result - been completely off-grid since the install was completed earlier in the week, and that includes charging our MG4. The quote and cost may have been a little higher than others we had received, but well worth it for the obvious knowledge and experience. For example suggesting we'd be better off replacing our existing garage roof kit with new panels, rather than just adding on a completely new array on top of the house - therefore removing the need for any complicated scaffolding.

We have been very impressed by the service and workmanship provided by Glenn Ashby and his team at Techfor Energy. Glenn is clearly very knowledgeable and experienced in this area. He carried out a thorough survey and explained his suggestions and our options very clearly. The quote was comprehensive and competitive (something to be aware of when comparing with other people for example, one of the competitor’s quotes did not include the cost of scaffolding whereas Glenn’s did). The fitting team were totally professional and unfailingly polite and respectful of us and our property. At the peak of the work they were on the roof and in the loft, kitchen and garage but were still considerate. Since having the system fitted and switching to a suitable tariff, we have used hardly any full-price electricity. In winter, the house battery and car (plug-in hybrid) charged overnight on cheap power; with sunnier days now, the charging mainly happens with solar power. In 2023 & ’24 our electricity cost £168 per month on average for January and February; this year we paid £42 per month for those months. No doubt this will be even better as we move into summer.

First class professional solar energy company, one of the most experienced in the field. Very happy with end result. We are now self-producing a large percentage of our electricity requirements and also storing the remainder in our Tesla batteries at off peak rates. Very good support. Definitely recommended!

Had solar panels and batteries in a installed. Glenn and the entire team were excellent from start to finish. It has been working for about 2 months and we're really pleased. Has been available for ongoing advice too.

Install solar panels, battery and EV charger Techfor Energy provided an extremely professional, technically excellent and friendly service throughout my project. The project management was excellent. All the tradesmeninvolved in the installation were polite and reliable. The workmanship was excellent and the project was completed on time, on budget and without fuss. The technical director was very closely involved throughout and was very impressive with his depth of knowledge and professionalism. All my questions were answered promptly and fully. I would recommend this company without hesitation.

Glenn really knows what he's talking about, and we felt confident making good decisions because of the advice he was able to give us. The installation team was superb, and went above and beyond to find us a cabling solution that absolutely exceeded our expectations. And then the 'after sales' support in helping us understand how everything worked and how to optimise our investment was absolutely superb. Would highly recommend to anyone considering a solar solution for their home. Now, if you could just get the sun to come out a little more Glenn, we'll really be in business ;)

An easy process from start to finish with a lovely team. We felt very confident in the advice and had a smooth process from all the scaffolding through to battery installation and now being able to go 'off grid'. Glenn and the team come highly recommended.

Techfor Energy This is my second system from Tech for Energy. I had a 4KW system for 10 years in my previous home which never had a problem and gave me payback in 6-7 years (FIT Scheme) So I went to Glen again when I moved and now have a 5.6KW System using newer high efficiency panels and a Tesla Battery. The system is working great and on a sunny day I am getting enough Solar to charge the battery and run the house (nothing from the grid). This is at the end of November! I can't wait to see the summer figures. Great service from a very experienced company who listen and work with you for the best solution

Our house has a challenging aspect & roof design for effective solar PV installation. A number of local solar companies had declined the ability to install PV solar panels. Glenn from Techfor Energy saw this as a surmountable challenge & came up with a viable solution which made economic sense. We chose a Tesla wall battery to maximise storage of off peak electricity to add to solar generation. The installation team were excellent, courteous, tidy & did a neat job whilst respecting our property. The system has been up and running for over 3 months now and we are absolutely delighted with its performance which has exceeded our expectations.

Installation of 14 Sunpower PV panels, Tesla battery & Eddi hot water solar diverter – Oxford Excellent job! Of three firms approached, Techfor Energy were able to provide the most detailed advice, comprehensive survey and quote, for a fully bespoke 5.95kW solution, based on a range of options with realistic energy projections. Glenn was patient in explaining all the pros and cons around creating the optimum system and his team were efficient and responsive throughout the installation. The system effectively runs itself, with only minor tweaking by app (which gives some great insights into power generation, battery flows and usage). Glenn has further advised on optimising settings to benefit from Octopus’s ‘Flux’ time-based tariff and, one month in, results are better than expected despite the winter gloom. Highly recommend.

Excellent systems and advise, highly recommended

Glenn and his team fitted a 10kw plus 2 x powerwall system including ZAPPI and EDDI to our barn. All work was very professional and informative and I would recommend to anyone.

When the inverter failed on our solar system, Glenn came to discuss micro-inverters. He was very knowledgeable and encouraged us to consider a battery, which we agreed to. Techfor Energy installed the micro-inverters, additional panels and Powerwall battery and subsequently have also installed out Zappi EV charger. We are delighted with our Solar package and do not hesitate to recommend Techfor Energy.

At the end of 2023 Techfor Energy installed 8 additional solar panels, a Tesla battery and a car charger at our property. Initially, I was mostly interested in a battery, but Glenn pointed out that I had space on a SE facing roof which could take additional solar panels to make us even more grid independent. I was very reluctant to let anyone onto our new roof, having had a bad experience with the company which installed the first solar array. However, Genn told me how meticulously he trains his roofers and how he ensures that nothing is damaged in the process. His team of scaffolders, roofers and electricians were very competent, polite and left the sites (roof, garage, driveway) spotless. Almost a year later, I am happy to report that we have been 100% self-powered (Tesla speak for not using any electricity from the grid) between the 17th of March and the 7th of September this year. Even in gloomy January we were 45% self-powered. Besides feeling smug about saving the planet and being grid independent, I am sure that electricity prices will inevitably go up even more to pay for the energy transition (increasing capacity of the grid, etc.) and that blackouts might become more common once net-zero forces everyone onto the grid. I highly recommend Techfor Energy and appreciate Glenn’s continued advice regarding most cost-efficient tariffs.

Glenn and his team provide an excellent service. Glenn is clearly exceptionally knowledgeable and pays attention to the details. He supports you all the way. His team installed our panels in December and added a second Tesla battery this summer. Glenn monitors and continues to advise us on how best to fine tune our electricity consumption to get the best out of our solar panel system. Our bills have dropped dramatically. I would highly recommend Techfor Energy. I don't think you will find a better company for solar panels.

We had a faultless solar panel fitting a few years ago from Techfor, and now added a battery with them which looks like it'll mean we will run on free solar or cheap night-time electricity for 90% of the year. Great service, great knowledge and perfect installation.

MY JOURNEY INTO SOLAR POWER WOW! Best thing I ever did was phoning Tech4energy and speaking with the owner, Glenn. I made an initial appointment and Glenn visited promptly and carried out a full survey of my home’s potential for Solar Panels. The survey was extremely comprehensive and the following week I received a very detailed report with options and the relevant costings. This report extended to over 30 pages in total. Glenn was available at the end of the phone to answer my various queries and no question was left unanswered. Glenn suggested that, for peace of mind, I apply for planning permission as some of the panels were to be installed on a flat roof and would not come within “Permitted Development .” At no time did I feel pressured to adhere to Glenn’s advice but I took his advice and duly gained planning approval. Glenn also advised that I switch electric supplier and Glenn arranged that I obtained a £50 introductory discount. Day of installation arrived and everything went extremely smoothly and to plan. The guys installing were extremely neat and tidy and everything was completely cleared up at the end of each day. On the 3rd day in the afternoon the Solar Panels went “Live”. I had a battery installed and also an Electric Vehicle charge point. Both were additions suggested by Glenn and have proved to be invaluable. The battery stores up power during the day and I am now virtually running my home on Solar power. I have purchased an electric vehicle and a full charge costs approximately £7.50 - on overnight cheap rate! And the added bonus of no queueing at Petrol stations for ridiculously expensive fuel. I’m also now using my Tumble Dryer regularly - previously a once in a blue moon luxury. This “luxury” costs nothing and runs off my battery or off the Solar depending on time of day that it’s in use. I cannot thank Glenn and his Company enough for the quality of my installation. My electric bill is now minimal and I am no longer afraid to use my electric appliances. My quality of life is so much improved and I just wish I’d switched to Solar Power sooner. If you are hesitant about making the decision to install Solar Panels please be assured it’s a win-win decision with this company I haven’t looked back. THANKS AGAIN Tech4energy Mrs V Hall

A great service, Glenn is an expert in the field but can explain options well, he was great in helping set up the individuals apps so that they operate well together and always available to answer follow up questions. Installation was very efficient with no issues.

Our recent solar upgrade to add extra panels and a Tesla battery to our system originally designed and installed by Techfor Energy a couple of years previously was once again a very professional job. From the initial assessment which took a number of hours, to the final commissioning, great care and attention to detail was evident from the whole team. The work was carried out over the period specified and exactly for the quoted cost. The Increased generation capacity and battery have allowed us to run an EV and power the house for free over the first month of use. We have exported more energy than we have used on sunny days. We are very pleased with the outcome. I chose Techfor Energy initially as they were a Which magazine trusted trader, Checkatrade listed and MCS certified.

Glenn and his team have done a brilliant job, installing my solar panels and battery system. From the first time I spoke to him, I knew instantly that he had a great attention for detail, and the outcome that the customer received was very important to him. Furthermore, any questions I had, he was more than happy to answer in great detail, leaving me well looked after. Many thanks to the whole team

I fitted my first solar and Tesla battery system back in 2018. I was sufficiently impressed with the survey, installation and after sales service and support that I received from Techfor Energy - I fitting a second system a year later at another property. The second system was at my home address and with the purchase of a fully electric car I achieve extra benefit when surplus energy produced goes to charging the car. Now that is what I call saving the planet. Now six years on from the first installation, I still get fast and helpful advise from the Techfor Energy team whenever I have a question. That type of aftercare service is hard to find these days.

Excellent experience with Techfor Energy. Extraordinarily knowledgeable about the options and very clear and logical in approach to the design of our integrated Enphase / Tesla / MyEnergi system. The team who came an installed were really nice, efficient and professional. Aftercare has been great helping with any advice re choosing and setting up appropriate Octopus tariffs. Advise re system optimisation for restart after significant National Grid power cuts. very happy with end result and now totally Myenergi app obsessed. thank you Glenn and Techfor Energy.

Solar/Battery and car charger all fitted and working well. Getting the different components to work well together is just as important as a professional installation - Glenn will always be there to help out with any queries - a great reason for using this firm as many others would not invest the time that Glenn does.

Glenn and his team did a great job designing, procuring and installing our solar PV system, complete with battery storage and hot water. We are now using only around 10% peak time electricity with the rest either direct from the solar panels or the cheaper overnight rate. We are very happy!

PLEASE make sure you engage competent companies like Tech4 Energy whenever you are contemplating installing or making changes to your green energy installations (e.g., Solar PV, Tesla, myenergi, etc.). We have experienced a nightmare working with supposedly reputable 3rd party companies only to encounter issues with the quality of work, electrical violations, lack of adequate training, Health & Safety issues and overall technical competence of these "engineers". Please do yourself a favour and work with Tech4 Energy. It will save you a lot of stress and aggravation.

Techfor designed and installed our first PV array which has delivered and payed back exactly as planned so they were the go to for our expanded PV and battery system. From survey through system design to installation their expertise, attention to detail and customer service has been excellent. The new system is now delivering, has eliminated our need to purchase any day time grid energy and is on track to reduce our electricity bill by over 80%.

Skilled and experienced company who designed and installed an excellent solar panel and battery solution for our property. Highly recommended

Excellent company, I have worked with Techfor Energy twice. They installed my first solar system in 2013 and I have been so pleased with it that I asked them to upgrade and augment the system in 2023. After a thorough survey (not a sales pitch) I went with Glenns advice and now have a system that charges my car, heats my water and a Tesla power wall that stores excess for overnight use with green energy I am still exporting to the grid and Glen has taken the time to follow up to ensure the system is working to its optimum output. The quote was detailed and easy to understand. The team were very polite, professional and efficient. always on time and tidy. They have also been available for rare after sales queries. I am delighted with my seamless system. Completely off grid for most of the year I have already had my 1st off grid week in January. I will look to Techforenergy for advice on future developments in solar technology. I recommend them to anyone interested in solar systems. Thanks Glenn and the team.

Glen is a fountain of knowledge and gave excellent advice in the design phase and helped us to secure planning permission in an AONB area. The system was installed on time and to budget. We only had one technical issue post installation and Glen's electrician was on site to fix it the following day. We are delighted with the quality of the installation work and the materials used and the system works very well. Based on my experience, I would recommend Tech for Energy to anyone undertaking a similar project to mine.

by far the most on-it, technically-savvy of all the solar companies i met. Incredibly thorough and with a very clear plan of actually how to secure much-reduced energy costs. And since the installation, its happening, energy outlay falling away. Professional, responsive. I'd highly recommend.

Techfor Energy supplied and installed a 4Kw solar panel installation in May 2013. Since then it has operated successfully. The installation was carried out in one day including 16 panels and the inverter and related equipment. I have no qualms recommending them.

I had solar panels fitted by tech for energy getting on for 8 years ago. I chose tech for energy over 2 other companies because Glen was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the products and technology and never once tried to sell me the whole FIT payments it was all about the product and great as a small company. Glen and his team were absolutely fantastic and has demonstrated that today I had a problem with my WI FI called me back talked me through the problem and back up and running. Would 100% recommend absolutely brilliant service.

Solar and Tesla Battery Installation Techfor energy was recommended to me by my neighbour who had a solar pv system fitted by them. I contacted them and Glen came out and did a thorough survey, and gave advice as to what would be the best system for us. We wanted to be able to go off grid as much as possible. Heat our water, charge EVs, and store excess energy. So quote accepted, we went ahead. The install team were polite, friendly, and professional. 100% happy! We achieve everything we want from our system. So when the sun shines we can heat our water ( A new water cylinder with bottom fed immersion heater required). Charge the Tesla powerwall battery, and charge an EV. A Zappi charger allows fast charging off the grid and a slower charge from solar energy. On a cloudy day, obviously energy production is less. 5kw/h on a sunny summer day max. 0.5 to 1.5 kw/h on a cloudy day. We can still run the house and charge the battery, and some water heating. Not enough for an EV charge. Winter time will be less obviously. So far in 6 weeks we have not used any energy from the grid. We use the battery at night and morning until the sun does its job. We are on Intelligent Octopus for off peak energy at night 7p/kw/h, so we can charge an EV cheap rate if we need to. Outgoing octopus for exported energy. 15p/kw/h. Glen advised us on all of the above, and we are extremely happy. Thanks Glen. One of the best things we have spent our money on. I highly recommend Techfor energy to anybody thinking of having a solar pv system fitted.

Techfor Energy installed my solar panels in January 2014. In July and August 2023, on selling my house, my buyer's solicitors had lots of questions, some of which I could not answer. Despite there being no new business in it, Glenn Ashby was always courteous and extremely helpful answering the solicitor's questions, including emailing a certificate in under 30 minutes from the time I spoke to him when the solicitor asked for it at the eleventh hour before exchange. Outstanding customer service. And the solar panels have been great over the last 9 1/2 years as well!

Glenn at Techfor Energy cannot accept criticism and lies to cover his back. Having paid over £30k for a solar system he claimed he had phoned me to commission the system. I had no missed calls no voicemail and no emails. Even if I had missed a message having spent over £30k you might think he'd try again ... The other negative reviews seem to corroborate that if you question this man he gets the hump and sulks. He offers no support will not expand the system and simply refers on to Tesla support. If I didn't believe the installation was good I wouldn't be asking him to expand the system despite his patronising and unpleasant approach. Ultimately a spiteful and petty man who took £30k + and then put 2 fingers up to me UPDATE ******** Glenn thinks expecting a solar system to be commissioned and expecting a professional service is bullying. There were no workmen who were not electrically qualified working anywhere near the system. He was asked to commission the system (obviously the mains electricity was on all the time) but refused. It was not for him to refuse to commission the system. We all work around electrical systems all the time. Undeniable arrogance. ***** And best to not double down on your lies Glenn. He obviously takes on more work than he has time for. There were NO phonecalls ATALL. Why not send an email or text? Because he didn't call. THIS IS A BAREFACED LIE. Whether he was upset because I was annoyed they wouldn't commission the system or simple negligence he did not follow up atall until he was asked to. Overall if you expect courtesy and professionalism and good communication go elsewhere. The quality of work is good but non existent after sales care.

We wanted to install Solar Panels for a little while and wanted to make sure we had the right supplier - it seems like there are people it there just in it for the money - BUT NOT Glenn and TechFor Energy - here is a Which trusted supplier and rightly so. From the GetGo Glenn showed he is a clearly an expert and very passionate about his work. A top-rated survey which really did highlight everything that was needed for the installation. A couple of months after the survey and it was our turn to be installed - the team were professional, polite, effective and friendly. We have been on our ‘own power’ and really getting a return straight away I think one of the smartest decisions we made. Glenn is always good on communicating and has really supported us. I would 100% recommend TechFor Energy - they are not the cheapest… and my purchase wasn’t about money it was about the right product, the right team, the ROI and of course peace of mind… worth every penny for sure!! In short, trusted which supplier for good reason - buy with confidence. Thank you Glenn and the team - see you when the battery arrives. Iain

Installation of solar in September 2021 and now, finally(!) the power wall in June 2022. Fully appreciate the delays in the powerwall were outside the control of Techfor, and once they had it, it was on our wall in a matter of days. Overall the installation is doing what we were told it would so we are very satisfied with the end result / performance to date. (81% energy independent since installation...Autumn / Winter / Spring so far...and the powerwall will only improve that in the future.) Not the cheap option, but went for longer term reliability over initial cost saving.

We had quotes from a number of companies for our solar installation, but were impressed both by the professionalism and knowledge of Techfor Energy. Their quote was competitive so we agreed they would install a 16 panel system with Eddi water heater and Tesla battery. The installation team worked well and cleanly. Tesla batteries are on a very long lead time, but the rest of the system is working well and exceeding expectations after two months. I would strongly recommend Techfor Energy for anyone considering a solar panel installation.

PV Installation - Professional, Professional, Professional, Great Result Contacted Techfor regarding installation of PV and battery. After an initial very informative phone call a site visit was ordered which resulted in an extremely detailed quotation covering panel and battery installation, expected output and costs (which took into account the challenge of installation on a slate roof). Having accepted the quote, installation date was swiftly agreed. Scaffolding erected and the installation team turned up on schedule. They carried out the installation very professionally and by a very friendly and personable team. We still await the battery which is on long lead time from Tesla but the system is up and performing as forecast. Overall we are extremely happy with all stages of the process that were all performed with great professionalism. We would have no hesitation in recommending Techfor

Work completed to an extremely high standard and suggestions made during the installation to improve things further still. We have had solar panels for many years but Glenn’s suggestions for roof and micro-inverter installation has tripled their productivity. Super excited at getting a powerwall to make the most of all the extra energy generated.

Company not responding to warrenty claim of 4 year old system, 2 months since reporting fault, still no action. Scaffolding not required in future purely because we paid to have inverters moved into roof space as tecfor would not cover cost of future scaffolding !

We have a lasting distrust of Techfor after two and a half years have past since they replaced our storm damaged Solar PV solution. Whilst the damage was covered by our house insurance, we took the opportunity to expand our solution with additional generation capacity and a Tesla Battery for storage. We could not help but be impressed with Techfors' helpful response and the solution proposed, so we proceeded with this system, total cost of approx £24k, about half of which was covered by our insurance from the storm. There were some teething problems initially, i.e. having to change system design and spec due to unavailability of components. For instance, a complete change in the invertors to be used. Other small changes were advised and accepted, but once agreed and deposit paid, it started to become difficult to get Techfor to update the documentation to reflect the different products used. We started to feel that our requests on this front were deemed to be a bit of a pain. This feeling was exacerbated during the final part of the panel installation, when we noticed that some panels on a part of the flat roof were not positioned according to the agreed drawings, meaning that they were partially shaded by our chimney stack. Our insistence that they be moved to the correct positions did not go down well, and we were held to ransom to pay in full before the panels were re-located. Eventually Techfor agreed to correct the positions before we settled, which we agreed to do immediately upon completion. Unfortunately this insistence on our part seemed to be the start of an increasingly hostile and unhelpful attitude to the last phase of our project, the Tesla battery installation. We had been led to believe that this would commence immediately after the panel work, but once we settled the final payment for that element we were told that the panel was not in stock and that we'd have to wait, perhaps for several months (we'd already paid the initial deposit). Several months turned out to be a year and a half, and only then after dozens of calls & emails, and finally the involvement of "Trusted Trader" to intervene. We subsequently found out from our Feed-in Tariff provider that as we had changed our solution that we were no longer entitled to the (generous) original FIT payents that we had enjoyed before our storm damage enforced repairs. Our original system was deemed to be "decommissioned". Techfor did not know the scheme rules, and did not advise us of this possibility. Moreover, they did not certify our new system, and so we could not apply for a new (susbstantialy reduced) FIT. Obtaining this certification took another 6 months and we had to pay another fee for them to raise it! The delays meant that we missed the deadline for new FIT applications, so we are now left without any FIT payment - for ever! It goes on....... We have recently had a Smart meter fitted, and the electrical engineer did not reconnect the electrical monitoring clamps to our system, so I now have no monitoring of generation/storage/home battery usage etc, resulting in no control of what/when battery use and/or charging kicks in. There are 3 clamps to be fitted, and where to put them is a little beyond me, although for the right person I'm sure it's a one minute job as they just clip around the appropriate cables. I have asked Techfor to advise (a simple call / email would enable me to do this - they are easy to fit), but they once again appear to be ignoring me. As they did not provide schematic drawings I have no-where to go. We give them 2 stars out of 5 as the initial installation team and their work was good, but please beware that if you encounter any changes, problems or difficulties, then you may be pushed into places that you don't really want to go. And if you resist or dispute at any stage, then you're on your own!

I have used Glenn and Techfor Energy to install two solar/battery systems for me - one at home and one big system at work with 3 batteries. Very pleased with the technical advice given at the outset, the quality of the installation and the performance of the two systems - we are off grid most of the time. I would recommend them for anyone considering installing a Solar system in the future.

I must say the knowledge and thought that goes in to the system design by George and the team is brilliant. I was thoroughly impressed from day one as to the depth of the survey. They were always at the other end of the phone and normally responded to emails within a few hours. In particular the help and advice while talking to the DNO to get a main fuse upgrade was second to none. I’ve had the system now for just over a week and haven’t touched a drop of energy from the grid. I’ve not even had the battery drop below 50% charge (thanks to some sunny days). While power cuts are few and far between in the UK it’s always nice knowing I’ll still be able to keep the lights on, especially in the current climate. While the system wasn’t the cheapest, I certainly believe you get what you pay for! The team were also exceptionally good at going above and beyond the COVID-19 guidance set by the government. £19.5K for kWh and Powerwall 2. A very detailed breakdown of the ROI and Payback period (1% and 16.5 years)

We spoke to three companies but chose Glenn and Techfor Energy as they were the most knowledgeable and professional of the three and gave us confidence that the system would do what we wanted. The solar panels were installed over 3 days with very little mess or inconvenience. We also had an Eddi fitted to control heating of the hot water tank and this has worked very well utilising excess solar power generated. The panels even generate power when it is cloudy. We were told that there would be a delay on getting the battery fitted but this was shorter than expected and it was fitted just over 2 weeks after the panels. After an initial hiccup getting the battery working we have now been virtually self sufficient for electricity for a week and have the comfort of knowing that if there is a power cut our battery will kick in automatically giving us uninterrupted power. Payback estimated to be about 15 years (at today's electricity prices) but really this is about generating our own green energy and helping to save the planet - everyone should be going solar!

We had several companies come to visit us prior to installing solar panels. Some were frankly risible, but Techfor energy were head and shoulders above the rest. Glenn the owner of the company did a site survey, as the company do not waste money on salesmen. He sat down with us, discussed our plans and ideas, made suggestions when asked, and was totally the knowledgeable expert we needed. He insisted on scaffolding to keep his fitters safe, ansd the panels were fitted in 1 day and a few hours the next. The battery was installed in a couple of hours on another day.

Techfor is by far the most technically knowledgeable company we had in to quote us for our PV and battery installation. Glenn is a very knowledgeable person and the only person to fully survey the property and think about where the cables would go, look at the roof etc before coming up with a bespoke system for us. He presented us with facts and options rather than hard sell and a system we didn't need. He knows his stuff. The PV was installed in October and the battery in January - Tesla batteries are in high demand hence the wait. Both systems are working well. I would highly recommend.

I was a little surprised at my first contact with Techforenergy by the demand for £150 upfront for a survey. However, this was not a mistake. The survey was extremely thorough and the results were explained in a manner that this 76-year-old was able to understand easily. Their quote was a little more expensive than other competitors that I had contacted but it was detailed down to the ‘last nut and bolt’, leaving nothing to chance. My questions about different options were met with friendly tolerance and clear reasons were given for their proposals. The installation (18 panels, microinverters and battery) was achieved in two days by a good natured crew who were clearly competent, efficient, tidy and good humoured. Minor adjustments to the completed system were made following the initial installation without any fuss or bother. A few weeks later, all is working well with full monitoring that I find very intriguing. Overall the company has an air of attention to detail both in terms of technical aspects and customer service that is to be admired. I have no hesitation in recommending Techforenery to anyone considering solar power for their homes.

Removed all panels and cleaned underneath. Checked all connections and reinstalled panels with bird protection. All work carried out as described. Very professional team went over and above work described, even replaced a cracked roof tile. Thank you - hopefully our pigeon problem will now be resolved. Techfor have, in my experience, been very trustworthy and professional. I would recommend them for all solar panel issues.

9KWp PV system installed on 3 roofs in Dec 2019. Tesla Powerwall battery due for installation by February 2020 (due to availability). We were very impressed by the quality of service from Glenn and the team, from our first meeting/survey when he produced 3 options for us to choose. The software available for design is excellent, includes solar predictions and payback period. Installation went smoothly, the guys were a pleasure to have around, they were on time and resolved all issues and went the extra mile. After sales service has been excellent - the IP cabinet door needed adjusting, the excess roof tiles needed moving down, and when the bird protection mesh ran out they came back on a Saturday to complete. The Tesla battery won't be installed until February 2020 so I will leave a further review then. Obviously we've installed in mid-winter so will have better picture in 12months. Runs our HW even on Dec 21st, the shortest day. Total cost c£23k ivcl Tesla battery. Expensive but the right thing to do.

From the very first consultation with Glenn I could tell he was not a sales guy but a very experienced engineer. He spent as much time as I needed to help me understand Solar PV and what was right for me. When he felt I was over specifying (and over spending) he’d say so. I completely trust Glenn and Techfor Energy. The quality of their work was very good and they were friendly and clean workers. I’d highly recommend.

Techfor had done the original installation back in 2011, and the system had worked as expected to date However, the roof tiles were now in a poor state and needed replacing So, following a whole roof tile replacement, we needed to get the solar panels back on the roof I had removed the panels prior to the roof work, but when it came to putting them back, I felt it would be better to have it done by the professionals I had no hesitation in contacting Techfor and was pleasantly surprised at the quoted price for re-installation There was a couple of days delay, due to weather constraints, but then the installation team of two arrived. The guys did a professional job of re-installing the panels and they are now back in their original positions - and once again generating solar energy I am pleased with both the original and re-installation of the panels and can thoroughly recommend Techfor

Excellent company