GJM Energy What an outstanding company to deal with :)
Having had a FIT installation put in 10 years ago, I decided it was time to update my Solar panels, with new panels and adding batteries. I Eventually decided to go with a Sigenergy system, 11 x Aiko 475w panels replacing the old 24 x 120w panels, Sigenergy 8kw Inverter, Sig Home Backup pro SP-F and 2 x 10kw batteries. I wanted to keep my FIT payments, so the install had to be done a certain way to enable this. This required ALL the old FIT installation to be removed from the roof and the loft, before the new installation could take place. A lot of installers will tell you that you cannot upgrade a FIT installation, but it is possible if done the right way.
I Spent a long time researching a suitable company and wanted someone fairly local. I happened across GJM Energy who were in Bedford so not too far away, the online reviews were all very positive, so a Teams meeting was arranged by Ellie with Gavin to discuss what was required. From the outset they were a very professional company, Gavin knew that I had done my research and was a great help in confirming what I needed was indeed a good fit for me.
A further site visit was then arranged, and a contract signed and install date set. From the minute this was done the customer service was the best I have ever had from any company I have ever dealt with, they immediately set about sorting the DNO and G99 paperwork, which came back within the week for a full 8kw allowance, taking all the stress out of the paperwork side of things, they do this before they install, so no waiting to switch your energy supplier and the subsequent delay in issuing the DNO & G99 that others seem to have.
Due to how quickly they got the paperwork back, the install was then brought forward 10 days, the scaffolding crew arrived 2 days before and were done within a couple of hours, ready for installation on 16th February.
On the day, Jamie arrived with the electrician, and all the parts, panels, cables, roof rails etc were delivered to the house, at the same time as they arrived. I work in Logistics and the planning required to arrange for everything to be delivered at the right time on the right day was first class. After talking with the electrician and advising I would probably add another battery later next year he made sure the cabling would be long enough and fitting location suitable to do this without it having to be moved or rewired, something a lot of people have issues with later on but this wont be the case for me.
The install was completed within the day, and Jamie went through everything on the app with me, all the required paperwork DNO, G99 and MCS were delivered by email the following day. The scaffolding came down 2 days later, all very efficient.
After commissioning I discovered that I needed to change they way the system worked as I needed to measure the production from the panels to a single generation meter, to enable me to keep my fit payments running, no problems with this a new design schematic was produced, with the changes required and the work was completed yesterday 9th March.
I now have a fully upgraded system from my old FIT system that still qualifies me for my FIT payments as well as using cheap rate electricity on Octopus Flux to charge my batteries, and the ability to export back to the grid when the sun is shining. In the current climate with everything going on in the world, that’s a good place to be, just need some sunshine now !!!
Gavin should be very proud of the team he has working for him, as for the other team members I have dealt with, Jamie, Ellie, Jemma, nothing seems to be too much trouble, everyone has an outstanding customer service ethic, they are polite, friendly, and have no issues with explaining anything you ask, or changing things when you ask them to. They leave no mess after the work has been done, and my experience of the whole process has been nothing short of outstanding.
There are a lot of different companies in this field and it’s a bit of a minefield trying to find one who “Does what it says on the tin” I have no problems with recommending GJM Energy to anyone who is thinking about getting solar and batteries installed. Talk to them, you wont be disappointed.








