GivEnergy enters administration, UK Energy Storage Association issues guidance

Largely as expected, UK residential battery supplier GivEnergy Ltd has has entered administration, according to a notice published in the London Gazette on 10 April, with Christopher Brooksbank of CB Business Recovery Ltd appointed as administrator.

This follows the earlier notice of intention filed on behalf of GivEnergy by LCF Law.

No further updates have been published on GivEnergy’s official channels since.

ESS News contacted CB Business Recovery for comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.

ESA publishes GivEnergy FAQs

In terms of new information, the UK’s Energy Storage Association (ESA) has published a page with guidance for customer and stakeholders, and says it is working with the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to understand the specific facts in this case. GivEnergy was a founding member of the ESA, and CEO of the ESA, Jason Howlett, was the former Global CEO of GivEnergy.

The page provides a summary of the issues, with limited further information. However, it did also publish a GivEnergy FAQs section aiming to “address the urgent questions people may have whilst we establish the facts and seek to work with a potential Administrator to understand the direction for GivEnergy”.

With the administrator appointed, this FAQ section may continue to be expanded. A useful explanation of GivEnergy’s somewhat complex operating structure may provide some hope for those with GivEnergy batteries wondering about software support:

“Can I continue to control my GivEnergy battery?“
“As GivEnergy’s app and portal are managed by GivEnergy Software Ltd (which is not in administration), there is no impact currently expected to your app and portal experience and you can monitor and control your device as normal. GivEnergy have separately stated that they are consulting on charging a fee for remote app access however this consultation is not linked to the GivEnergy Ltd situation and more details here will be announced soon. The ESA and UK Government are monitoring developments on this matter.“

The issue of ongoing warranties was also addressed in the FAQ

“What will happen to my battery warranty?“

GivEnergy warranties can only be enforced against GivEnergy itself and their closure likely means you will be unable to claim against those warranties in the future. However, should your GivEnergy battery be faulty, you may still have options to seek redress:

“If you bought your battery from your energy company, an installer, or a wholesaler, then you should consult these in the first instance.
“If you purchased your battery with a credit card, you may be able to claim a refund from your card provider through section 75 protections in the Consumer Credit Act 1974.“

GivEnergy’s appointment of administrators was filed by in the High Court Of Justice, Business and Property Courts In Leeds, listed under case number CR-2026-LDS-000357 dated 7 April 2026, and notice ID 5109664.