16/02/2026
Two more Solar Scams today!!
We visited two properties owned by elderly people in the Vale, both had phone calls last week saying their Inverters are in fault, array not generating. A dangerous situation.
One lady agreed to a visit, a man arrived saying he was from an Essex based Solar monitoring company, and told her that the inverter was "running hot" and needed replacing. He asked for a £695 deposit and £2000 on completion.
Luckily the lady contacted a friend of mine and we stepped in, checked the inverter, isolators and strings. We found no fault. System operating normally as it has for the past 13 years.
Even if the inverter was faulty, a replacement would be about £650 fitted. NOT £2695!!
We think they are looking on Google earth for properties with an array, then finding their phone number online, these people are very convincing.
He also said he had multiple properties to look at in the Cardiff/Vale area, so it looks like other people could be at risk!
If you have family or friends who have a Solar system, please make them aware of this scam.
If they have any conserns about their Solar Array, VoltageUK offer a health check for as little as £99.
Professional, honesty and integrity!
(Due to the age of these people, we did not charge either of them for our attendance today, their families have been informed, and advised to report the incident to the police)
www.voltageuk.co.uk
02922 402626
