Evita Solar Ltd

This website serves as a public warning regarding Connor Jake Thomas Paterson, also known by various aliases including Connor Brown, Connor Patison, Connor Patson, and Connor Patterson. He is linked to several companies, including Evita Solar Ltd (16698960), CJP Solar Energy Ltd (dissolved), CP Renewable Consultants Ltd, 16696628 Ltd, Sunny Solar Ltd, and Northern Power G Ltd. Multiple customers and subcontractors have reported taking deposits for solar PV systems, Fox ESS batteries, Solax inverters, and EV chargers that were never delivered, or abandoned installs leaving victims thousands of pounds out of pocket.

Paterson is not MCS or HIES registered, meaning there is no consumer protection cover in place. Goods sold typically include solar PV installations, various Fox ESS and Solax batteries, Solax inverters, and EV chargers, often priced around half the market rate. He has been selling through platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, and his own websites.

Authorities including the Insolvency Service, Action Fraud, and Companies House have been notified, but victims are encouraged to continue reporting incidents to build a stronger case. Victims have reported being scammed after responding to advertisements on Facebook groups (Solax Support UK, EcoFlow, Growatt) and Gumtree. Paterson has used various tactics, including sending passport details, bank details, and voice notes to appear legitimate.

He has also been known to delete listings or block buyers when challenged. The website details multiple instances of deposits being taken for goods that were never delivered, or for installations that were never completed.