Benefit
Generate daytime electricity, reduce bills, and offset rising tariff costs.
Solar PV Installation in Northern Ireland
Trade Quote NI connects homeowners, farmers, and businesses with renewable installers who design and fit solar PV systems tailored to your energy goals, roof type, and budget.
Typical system size3-6 kWp (domestic)
Payback period6-10 years depending on usage
Installation time1-3 days
Why install solar panels?
Northern Ireland receives enough daylight to make solar viable, especially with modern high-efficiency panels and smart monitoring. Installers on the platform provide load assessments, inverter selection, and battery pairing to maximise savings.
Benefit
Pair panels with battery storage to maximise self-consumption and backup capability.
Benefit
Increase property value with a modern, energy-efficient upgrade.
Benefit
Access professional design, structural calculations, and MCS certification for peace of mind.
Common use cases
- Domestic rooftops with south or west orientation.
- Ground-mount arrays for farms or rural properties.
- Commercial warehouses and offices seeking lower operational costs.
- Solar + battery systems for EV charging or off-grid resilience.
Installation process
- 1
Desktop survey to assess roof orientation, shading, and available capacity.
- 2
On-site visit for structural checks, inverter placement, and cable routing plan.
- 3
Mounting rails installed, panels fixed securely, and DC wiring connected to the inverter.
- 4
System commissioned with generation meter, export limiter (if required), and monitoring app setup.
- 5
MCS certification issued along with warranty documents and grid notification paperwork.
Installers regularly specify panels and batteries from JA Solar, LONGi, Qcells, SunPower, SolarEdge, Growatt, Tesla Powerwall and submit the required G98/G99 notifications to NIE Networks.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission?
Most residential systems fall under permitted development, but listed buildings, conservation areas, or ground mounts may require planning approval. Installers advise during the survey.
Can solar panels work with battery storage?
Yes, batteries can be retrofitted or installed from day one. They store surplus daytime electricity for evening use, improving self-consumption and protection during outages.
What maintenance is required?
Panels are largely maintenance-free aside from occasional cleaning and performance monitoring. Inverters typically need replacement after 10-12 years; warranties cover most components.
Plan your solar project
Submit roof details, electricity usage, and timeline to receive quotes from solar specialists covering Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Bangor, Newry, and everywhere in Northern Ireland.
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