Techfor Energy Ltd

We only wish we had done this sooner! Glen Ashby impressed us immediately with his technical knowledge, thoroughness and patience in ensuring that we understood the best system for our house and all that was involved in solar PV. He did the most thorough survey of the three firms we asked to quote, answered all of our questions in detail, adjusted his quote as we changed the specification and his price was fractionally the lowest on a £ per kWh basis for an excellent system. In the end we specified a large (6.2kWp) system, including an Eddi to heat the hot water (brilliant kit, saves on the gas bill as well) and a Harvi, as we had the roof space and were buying an EV. It is all now working brilliantly! Like some others, we have waited a year (installed in August 2019) to match Glen’s predicted output, which was 5,325 kWh, with actual output. At an amazing 5,903 kWh, this is 11% more than expected and our electricity bill has plummeted from £1,200 to £400 and the gas bill is down by £200! We have since added a Zappi as the EV has now arrived and every mile we have since driven has been powered by the sun (it charges through the main part of the day when electricity usage is very low) – this has got to be the way ahead for green energy! Techfor was brilliant from start to finish and we unhesitatingly recommend them.

I originally contacted 3 solar companies, TechFor Energy came recommended. I spoke to the Technical Director Glenn over the phone first, before having a visit and chat with him. No pushy sales here, Glenn was thorough, really took time to understand what I wanted to achieve, he also shared a lot of reading material, external links and reviews to ensure I really knew what I was signing up for and to ensure I got the right system for my needs. The survey and quote was to a very high standard, options clearly spelled out and with competitive pricing. When it came to installation, we had a professional and friendly team, which is important when you have them in and around the house for prolonged periods. Every step of the way we were consulted, communication with the team on the ground and their office was great, and quite a few questions I asked pre and post installation have all been answered thoroughly. Glenn in particular takes a personal interest in ensuring everything is working well throughout the process. Overall, I highly recommend them as a company, and am very happy with my Solar Panels and Tesla Powerwall, bring on the sun!

Contracted this company to assess and install solar panels and battery. The service started with a 3 hour survey including shading, refundable on purchase. This was followed by panel installation and (at a later date) a Tesla Powerwall. On each occasion I was contacted beforehand to arrange installation, and was kept in touch with what was happening. The fitting team were the same ones each time, were polite, neat and tidy, respected our house and furnishings and finished on time. Without prompting, I was asked to stage payments (deposit up front, further payment prior to installation, substantial payment on completion). An excellent service.

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%.

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.

Tech for Energy were professional from the outset. The survey demonstrated how we could benefit from an additional 5 panels & a Tesla battery installed in the garage as well as improving the efficiency of the existing 9 panels. The work was completed in a thorough and very satisfactory manner, and on-time despite one very windy day. Very satisfied with the results. Our electricity consumption from the grid dropped 97% on the first full month (May 2024) of use.

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. This was 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 was 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 the best settings to benefit from Octopus’s ‘Flux’ time-based tariff. One month in, results are better than expected despite the winter gloom. Highly recommend.

We are very happy with Techfor Energy and their installation of our solar panels, battery, and EV charger. Glenn is evidently very knowledgeable, and during pre-sales calls, he took the time to carefully explain the technical details of the proposed solution, and I really appreciated their scientific approach to picking the panels they supply as a company. The scaffolding was put up/taken down when it was meant to be, and the roofers and electrician were all tidy and polite. Minor issues that arose were handled without fuss. Overall, we are very happy with our system and will gladly recommend Techfor.

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.

I recommend Techfor Energy: 1 . They gave a professional survey before you commit to anything. 2. Very skilled tradesmen – roofers, electricians, technical sales, all of which are difficult to beat. Techfor Energy had already installed solar panels for me in 2018, which I was very happy with, and this year I asked Glenn to return in order to install batteries and an EV charger. I am now off-grid until the end of the summer. Thanks to Glenn for recommending Utilities Warehouse, my off-peak electricity over the winter will be under 6p per kWh. Next, an EV purchase to help repay my outlay. I expect it to take 7 - 8 years to achieve this on the assumption that most of my miles will be derived from energy from my home charger and the reduced electricity tariff. I now have solar panels, solar water heating, two Tesla batteries, Tesla Gateway, and a Zappi EV charger. However, a big plus is the software that runs the system to help you save money - believe it or not, the system uses tomorrow's weather forecast to make decisions for you!