Brands news
Are heat pump makers cutting prices or pulling out of the UK? Has a boiler brand been taken over, recalled or gone under? Which solar panel, inverter, battery or charger companies are launching new products?
Every home energy brand story we have reported, newest first: results, takeovers, closures, new products and recalls. Each one links to our guides on what it means for you.
- October 2026
Marstek shows Venus E 4.0 at Solar & Storage Live UK
Marstek Energy showed its 3 kW, 5 kWh Venus E 4.0 plug-in battery at Solar & Storage Live UK in Birmingham, with the 5 kWh model named as its initial UK focus.
- September 2026
Anker SOLIX launches XE all-in-one home energy storage in UK and Ireland
Anker SOLIX has launched the XE, an all-in-one home battery with integrated inverter, in the UK and Ireland through authorised installers, with capacities from 7 kWh to 126 kWh.
tado° makes Multi Home available
tado° has launched Multi Home, a software feature letting customers manage several properties and both its V3+ and X product lines from one account in the tado° app.
- August 2026
Affected product listings will expire
Solar mounting products that lost certification to the MCS 012 standard in May 2025 will have their listings expired in the MCS databases on 10 August 2026, after a final grace period extension.
Four updated MCS product standards come into effect
Four updated MCS product standards take effect on 1 August 2026, with a six-month grace period for solar PV products whose certificates are withdrawn on the same date.
- June 2026
Viessmann launches Vitocal 200-A ie heat pump in the UK
Viessmann has launched the Vitocal 200-A ie air-to-water heat pump for UK homes at InstallerSHOW in Birmingham, with outputs from 4 to 12 kW and availability this autumn.
Registration requirement for free warranty extension applies to new inverters commissioned on or after this date
Fronius has confirmed that new inverters commissioned from 1 June 2026 must be registered in its Solar.web portal to qualify for the free warranty extension.
- May 2026
Baxi launches new range of wireless heating controls led by AmbiZen Smart Control
Baxi has introduced a wireless heating control range compatible with its air source heat pumps, boilers and cylinders, led by the AmbiZen Smart Control with app-based scheduling and energy monitoring.
Product safety report published for Easee One EV Charger Backplate BP-AP-1/s01-01
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product safety report on Easee One EV charger backplates sold in the UK between late September 2025 and 3 February 2026 with an incorrect terminal label.
Aira profile updated with May 2026 company description
Aira's Which? Trusted Traders profile now carries a May 2026 company description setting out its all-inclusive heat pump plan and 15-Year Aira Guarantee.
Baxi launches Care Kits and Care Kits Plus for preventative boiler maintenance
Baxi has launched two ranges of preventative maintenance kits containing high-wear boiler components, which it recommends fitting during annual servicing and at three to five year intervals.
GivEnergy cloud premium access to become paid
GivEnergy Software will charge a single monthly fee for cloud premium access from May 2026, covering remote access, historical data, automation and API usage, while local standard access stays free.
Maxeon PV module warranty becomes effective
Maxeon has set an effective date of May 1, 2026 for a revised limited warranty covering its PV modules, with 40-year terms on both product and performance cover.
- April 2026
Product safety report published for Sigenergy SigenStor Energy Controller quick connect AC plug
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product safety report for the Sigenergy SigenStor Energy Controller with quick connect AC plug, citing a risk of burns from overheating.
GivEnergy Ltd ends hardware warranties and software support
The administrator of GivEnergy Ltd has confirmed the company has ceased trading, that no further hardware warranties will be honoured and that user and software support has ended.
GivEnergy Ltd enters administration with Chris Brooksbank of CB Business Recovery appointed as Administrator
GivEnergy Ltd, a UK supplier of home batteries and inverters, entered administration on 9 April 2026, ceased trading and made all employees redundant, with hardware warranties no longer honoured.
BUS grant uplifted to £9,000 for heating oil and LPG users
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for homes heated by oil or LPG has risen to £9,000, £1,500 more than the standard rate, with the change expected to take effect in July 2026.
Solis lists S6-EH3P(30-60)K-H(21A) storage inverter
Solis has listed the S6-EH3P(30-60)K-H(21A), a three phase high voltage storage inverter supporting PV input up to 100kW, in its inverter catalogue.
- March 2026
New Fronius battery warranty conditions apply to products purchased on or after 1 March 2026
Fronius has published new limited warranty conditions for its Reserva and Reserva Pro home batteries, applying to products purchased on or after 1 March 2026.
- February 2026
LuxpowerTek publishes 2026 global inverter warranty terms
LuxpowerTek has published its 2026 global warranty terms for inverters and batteries, covering products bought and installed from April 2024 onwards.
- November 2025
Dimplex launches updated heating calculator for homeowners
Dimplex has updated its free online heating calculator for homeowners and put a more detailed version behind its installer club membership.
Aqara announces availability of Radiator Thermostat W600 in Europe including the UK
Aqara has put its Radiator Thermostat W600 on sale in seven European markets including the UK, adding Thread and Zigbee connectivity to a smart radiator valve.
Industry bodies warn UK will miss 2028 heat pump target by up to a decade and issue three-point action plan
Heating manufacturers, merchants and professional bodies have warned ministers that the UK will miss its 2028 target of 600,000 heat pump installations a year, possibly by a decade, and set out three proposed remedies.
Myenergi warranty v4.1 applies to products purchased on or after this date
Myenergi has published product warranty version 4.1, covering zappi chargers, eddi diverters, harvi sensors, hubs and libbi batteries bought on or after 11th November 2025.
Valiant radiator fan recalled over fire risk
The Valiant rechargeable radiator fan has been recalled from end users because its lithium-ion polymer battery may fail and catch fire, the Office for Product Safety and Standards said on 7 November 2025.
GivEnergy launches All in One 2 home battery system
GivEnergy, the UK home battery maker behind the All in One 2 launched in November 2025, appointed administrators on 9 April 2026, with all employees made redundant as the company ceased trading.
- September 2025
Viessmann introduces 10-year warranty on Vitodens 200-W boilers for 2025 heating season
Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has raised the standard warranty on its Vitodens 200-W boiler from seven years to ten for units registered between 1 September and 31 December 2025.
Enphase updates UK storage system warranty effective 15 September 2025
Enphase has published a new warranty for its UK storage systems, effective on or after 15 September 2025, giving the IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase up to 15 years or 6,000 cycles of cover.
tado° and Panasonic launch AQUAREA Sync and Hydraulic Balancing heat pump features
tado° and Panasonic have launched AQUAREA Sync across Europe, with a certified hydraulic balancing feature to follow in November 2025 for Panasonic AQUAREA heat pump owners.
Baxi launches Amptec S electric system boiler
Baxi has launched the Amptec S, a UK-made electric system boiler in six models from 4kW to 18kW, offering an alternative to gas for heating and hot water.