# Solar Inverter Replacement Birmingham | Any Make or Age > Solar inverter replacement in Birmingham for failed or out-of-warranty inverters. Like-for-like or battery-ready hybrid, recommissioned and tested. Free quote. URL: https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-inverter-replacement/ 1. [Home](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/) 2. [Solar Panel Repair](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-repair/) 3. Solar Inverter Replacement # Solar Inverter Replacement in Birmingham [Eco Solar Panel Installation Company](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/) replaces failed and worn-out solar inverters across Birmingham and the West Midlands, on systems from any installer. The fault is confirmed first, then you choose like-for-like or a battery-ready hybrid, with a free quote before anything is ordered. Call about your inverter 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) [Get a free quote](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/contact/) Lines open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. ![Old solar inverter replaced with a new one on a garage wall in Birmingham](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/old-and-new-solar-inverter-in-garage-birmingham.webp) - Fault confirmed before replacement - Like-for-like or hybrid - Any make, any installer - System recommissioned and tested - Change notified to National Grid Electricity Distribution where needed - Free quote before anything is ordered Last updated: 28 September 2026 Solar inverter replacement in Birmingham is the most common big repair on an older system. The inverter turns the DC power from your panels into the AC power your home uses. When it fails, the whole system stops generating, even though the panels on the roof are fine. The [Energy Saving Trust](https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/solar-panels/) says panels should last 25 years or more, while an inverter needs replacing after around 12 years. A system fitted before 2014 is now at that age. A new inverter usually gets them back to full output for a fraction of the cost of a new system. ## Make sure it’s the inverter A blank screen doesn’t always mean a dead inverter. A tripped solar breaker in the consumer unit, a failed DC isolator or a damaged connector can look exactly the same from the ground. So the first job is to confirm the fault, by checking the supply to the inverter and measuring what the panel strings are delivering. It would be a waste to replace a working inverter. [Solar panel repair](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-repair/) covers the other faults. ## Like-for-like or hybrid A like-for-like replacement matches the power rating of the old inverter and suits the existing strings. It is the cheapest route back to generating. A hybrid inverter does the same job and can also run a battery, now or later. If you think you might add storage, fitting a hybrid at this point saves buying a second inverter down the line. [Solar battery storage](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-battery-storage/) explains how batteries are sized. Either way, the new inverter is matched to the voltage and current of your panel strings, and a system on a Feed-in Tariff keeps its generation meter exactly as it is. If the change affects what the system can export, National Grid Electricity Distribution is notified under the [G98 or G99 rules](https://mcscertified.com/installers/help-resources/notifying-dnos/). ## What it costs [Checkatrade gives £800 to £1,000](https://www.checkatrade.com/Search/Solar-Panel-Repair/in/Solihull) for an inverter replacement, depending on the model. Homeowners discussing their quotes online report figures in the same range, such as [£885 before VAT](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYUK/comments/171d4iz/cost_to_replace_a_faulty_solar_pv_inverter/) and [£700 to £1,000](https://www.reddit.com/r/HousingUK/comments/1ihr6xx/faulty_solar_inverter/). A hybrid inverter costs more. Before you pay, check the warranty: the Energy Saving Trust says most inverters have at least five years’ cover, and many are extended to 15. ## If your installer has gone A replacement doesn’t need the original installer. If they have closed, keep the paperwork you have. [What happens if your solar installer goes out of business?](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/guide/solar-installer-gone-bust/) explains how warranties and your MCS certificate work in that case. Buying a house with an inverter that has stopped? [Buying a house with solar panels](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/guide/buying-a-house-with-solar-panels/) covers what to ask for before you exchange. ## What's included - Inverter fault confirmed before anything is replaced - Panel strings tested so the new inverter is matched to them - Like-for-like or hybrid option explained, with prices - Old inverter removed and disposed of - New inverter fitted, wired and commissioned - Monitoring set up on your phone - Feed-in Tariff meter left untouched - Generation checked once the system is back on ## How the options compare Solar Inverter Replacement: options compared Compare Leave it off Cheapest inverter going Matched to your system Generation None until it's fixed Back, if it suits the strings Back, with the strings checked Battery later No Usually not Hybrid option if you want one Warranty None Varies Manufacturer warranty on the new unit Feed-in Tariff No generation, so no payments Depends on the wiring Generation meter left as it is ## Related resources - [Learn Why are my solar panels not working?](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/guide/solar-panels-not-working/) - [Learn What happens if your solar installer goes out of business?](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/guide/solar-installer-gone-bust/) System stopped generating? 1. 1Look at the inverter screen or lights and write down any error code or message. 2. 2Stay off the roof and leave the DC cables alone. Burning smell or smoke: keep clear and call 999. 3. 3Call us with the code and roughly how old the system is, 9am to 7pm, 7 days. 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) Rules this work has to meet - BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations - Manufacturer installation and warranty instructions - G98 or G99 notification to National Grid Electricity Distribution when generating equipment is changed Step by step ## How an inverter replacement runs 1. ### Error code Tell us the inverter make, the error code or lights, and roughly how old it is. A photo of the label helps. 2. ### Confirm the fault We check that the inverter is really the failed part, not an isolator, a connector or a tripped breaker. 3. ### Choose and quote You get a free written price for like-for-like and, if you want one, a hybrid that's ready for a battery. 4. ### Fit and recommission The new inverter is fitted and commissioned, generation is checked and the monitoring app is set up. The work ## How the work looks Illustrative photos of the methods and finish described on this page. They are not records of particular customers' jobs. - ![Old solar inverter removed from the wall before replacement, Birmingham](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/old-inverter-removed-on-floor-birmingham.webp) Old solar inverter removed from the wall before replacement - ![New solar inverter fitted with neat cabling, Birmingham](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/new-inverter-fitted-neat-cabling-birmingham.webp) New solar inverter fitted with neat cabling ![Old solar inverter showing a fault light, Birmingham](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/old-solar-inverter-with-fault-light-birmingham.webp) **Before:** Old solar inverter showing a fault light ![The same wall with a new inverter and tidy cabling, Birmingham](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/new-solar-inverter-with-neat-cabling-birmingham.webp) **After:** The same wall with a new inverter and tidy cabling Inverter showing a fault? Get it confirmed first. Call with the error code and the make, and we will tell you what it probably means. Lines open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) [Get a free quote](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/contact/) Where we work ## Where we work in Birmingham and the West Midlands Based at B23 6RP in north Birmingham, we work across Birmingham and the West Midlands. These towns have their own local pages: - [Solar panels in Solihull](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-solihull/) - [Solar panels in Walsall](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-walsall/) - [Solar panels in Sutton Coldfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-sutton-coldfield/) - [Solar panels in Tamworth](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-tamworth/) - [Solar panels in Lichfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-lichfield/) - [All areas we cover](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/areas-we-cover/) Questions ## Solar Inverter Replacement: common questions ### How much does it cost to replace a solar inverter in Birmingham? Checkatrade gives £800 to £1,000 for an inverter replacement, depending on the model. Quotes homeowners have shared online fall in the same range. A hybrid inverter that can run a battery costs more. You get a free quote once the fault is confirmed. ### How long do solar inverters last? The Energy Saving Trust says an inverter needs replacing after around 12 years, while panels last 25 years or more. It also says most inverters have at least a five-year warranty, often extendable to 15 years, so check your paperwork before paying for a replacement. ### Why is my solar inverter beeping? A beep usually comes with a fault code on the screen. It can mean a grid fault, an insulation fault on the panel side or an internal failure. Write the code down and check the consumer unit, but don't open the inverter. [Why are my solar panels not working?](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/guide/solar-panels-not-working/) goes through the common codes in order. ### Should I replace my inverter with a hybrid? If you might want a battery in the next few years, yes. A hybrid inverter can run the panels now and a battery later, which saves fitting a second inverter. [Adding a battery to existing solar panels](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/add-battery-to-existing-solar/) compares the options. ### Do you cover my part of West Midlands? We are based at 115 Sutton New Rd in north Birmingham and cover Birmingham, including [Solihull](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-solihull/), [Walsall](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-walsall/), [Sutton Coldfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-sutton-coldfield/), [Tamworth](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-tamworth/) and [Lichfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-lichfield/), plus Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, West Bromwich, Nuneaton, Redditch, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Oldbury, Smethwick, Rowley Regis and Willenhall. Lines are open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. Call 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) with your postcode and we will confirm. [All areas we cover](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/areas-we-cover/). ### Are you open 24 hours? No. Lines are open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. If your system smells of burning, shows scorch marks or crackles, keep people away from it and call 999 if there is smoke or fire. Anything else, from a dead inverter to a drop in output, can wait for a call in opening hours. Related ## Related services - ### [Solar Panel Repair](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-repair/) Dead, tripping or underperforming systems traced to the actual fault: inverter, isolator, connector, cable or panel, then fixed. View service - ### [Adding a Battery to Existing Solar Panels](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/add-battery-to-existing-solar/) Already have panels? A compatibility check on your inverter and meter, then an AC or DC coupled battery that leaves any Feed-in Tariff arrangement intact. View service - ### [Solar Panel Maintenance](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-maintenance/) Servicing and inspection for any installer's system: connections, isolators, inverter health and output checked, with written findings. View service Get your system generating again. Call for a free inverter quote, or send your postcode and we will ring you back. Lines open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) [Get a free quote](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/contact/)