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Browsing for Renewable Energy in County Antrim Our solar panel experts in County Antrim will provide you the absolute best quotations to have solar PV fixed on your roof.

 

The setting up of photovoltaic panels on your household will certainly take a number of days to complete. The specialist installer in County Antrim will certainly calculate the roof room on your home to assure that a adequate sized system is linked. The panels will certainly be mounted by an MCS qualified firm; hereafter has actually been completed a certified electrical specialist will make all the required electrical power links and also test to ensure that the system is functioning correctly.

 

Do you need planning permission?

In a similar way to various other major house enhancement projects, some details needs need to be met to enable the installment of photovoltaic panels. The main reason that these standards as well as laws were established is to lessen the danger of the solar system ending up being an concern or possible hazard in the unforeseeable future. So if you're considering acquiring and fitting brand-new solar panels, you'll possibly wish to know whether you'll require to send a planning permission application for approval before you can continue.

 

Generally, solar panels are covered under what's called "Permitted Development" which gives you the freedom to mount your solar panels without needing to get a planning permission.

 

Not just will you minimize your power costs by creating your own electrical energy with photovoltaic panels, but you can additionally earn money via the SEG which is supplied by large energy suppliers. They'll pay you for the electrical power you export back to the grid. You'll likewise decrease your carbon footprint, reducing your effect on the setting.

 

Just how much could you save?

The more you're at house throughout the day, the a lot more you can save on your electrical energy bill, because solar panels create electrical power throughout the day. The Feed-in Toll scheme (FITs) finished in March 2019, but the brand-new Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) pays you, through your power supplier, for the power you export back to the grid. With the cost savings involved in creating your own electricity and SEG repayments, you can anticipate to save as much as ₤ 390 annually on your power expense.

 

Pros

  • Solar is a proven modern technology
  • Solar works in the UK climate
  • Solar is a lot more affordable than ever before
  • Solar energy benefits the whole electrical power grid
  • Photovoltaic panel have a lengthy life expectancy
  • Solar panels can enhance house values

 

Disadvantages

  • Solar does not operate at evening - choose a battery
  • Photovoltaic panel are not appealing
  • You can't install a home solar system on your own
  • My roof isn't ideal for solar

 

We will offer approximately four Solar panel pros locally, who will certainly provide quotes for the job you want done. You'll get a property visit from specialists in County Antrim that'll aid you to pick the best Solar panel for your house before carrying out the installment. Enter your postal code to start browsing now.

Average Solar panel cost in County Antrim

According to the Energy Saving Trust, the typical domestic solar panel system is 4kWp and costs about £6,200 including VAT, however there may be companies that charge slightly less or more than this. If you're looking at a 3kWp system, this could set you back an typical of £3,000.

Average price per Solar panel job in 2024

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£4,650

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Prices based on actual Solar panel costs for County Antrim, as reported by local Quotatis members.

Solar panel installation cost in County Antrim 2024

Labour cost £4,340
Material cost £1,550
Waste removal £310
Time frame: 2-3 days

Solar panel searches in March 2024

Solar panel Projects in County Antrim in February 2024

10,165

Requests for quotations in County Antrim in February 2024

360

Requests for Solar panel quotations in County Antrim in February 2024. -5% change from January 2024.

732

Requests for Solar panel quotations in Northern Ireland in February 2024. -16% change from January 2024.

We recorded 10,165 requests for property enhancement quotations in County Antrim. Of these quotation requests the number of solar panel quotes (type: solar pv, photovoltaic panels etc..) was 360. Quotatis were able to match these customers with up to four suitable installers who were available for work in County Antrim at that time. Request a free home survey from reputable companies in County Antrim.

Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search engines

Solar panel searches in cities and towns near County Antrim February 2024

260

Requests for quotations in Belfast in February 2024

24

Requests for quotations in Ballymena in February 2024

20

Requests for quotations in Antrim in February 2024

15

Requests for quotations in Larne in February 2024

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Requests for quotations in Newtownabbey in February 2024

County Antrim

County Antrim is one of Northern Ireland's six counties having a population of little over 616,000, making it the biggest area by inhabitants in Northern Ireland. It's situated in the northeast of the country and is within the historical province of Ulster. County Antrim furthermore houses the city of Lisburn, plus the big towns of Antrim, Ballymena, Larne and Newtownabbey. Enhancing your County Antrim house is essential to retaining home value and appeal, so use only local and vetted tradespeople in your neighborhood.

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Solar panel pros in County Antrim

Happy Solar LTD

5 review(s)
Based: in Co. armagh, BT60 1FP

Who We Are Happy Solar consists of an experienced team of renewable energy experts from Northern Ireland dedicated to bringing excellent quality solar PV systems to our clients at the keenest prices. We utilise modern purchasing techniques commonly ...

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Barry M., BT34
18th August 2016
5

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity in Newry (South Down section)

Great service

Next- GEN Power LTD

2 review(s)
Based: in Greenway bangor, BT23 7SU

Power your home, farm or business with clean, green, renewable energy.

Latest review

Colleen M., BT51
22nd February 2022
5

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity in Coleraine

Competitive pricing, Very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.

Energiworld Limited

16 review(s)
Based: in Bangor, BT23 7SU

Latest review

Paul J., BT23
18th March 2016
4

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity in Newtownards

Excellent service and manner, we are currently deciding the cost implications

That Solar Company LTD

7 review(s)
Based: in Antrim, BT36 4PP

Latest review

Eileen C., BT60
14th August 2015
5

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity in Armagh

Sales person was very courteous and explained everything in detail. He also arranged for a quotation to be issued and I...

Saliis LTD

6 review(s)
Based: in Belfast, BT8 8NB

Latest review

Patrick B., BT93
27th September 2016
4

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity in Enniskillen

satisfactory

R.E.S Renewable Energy Systems

2 review(s)
Based: in County down, BT24 8EY

Latest review

Michael B., BT54
10th February 2016
4

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity in Ballymoney

Very good

Glenfield Renewables LTD

1 review(s)
Based: in Ballyclare, BT39 9AA

Latest review

John M., BT66
21st November 2015
4

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity in Craigavon

Good explanation of product

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FAQs

what are solar panels made of?

Solar cells , also referred to as photovoltaic cells (PV), absorbs energy from the sun and converts it to generate electricity. This, however, should not be confused with photovoltaic thermal cells or PVT which operates to generate heat for water in homes. Solar cells are linked electrically and also carefully organized into a large frame which is popularly called solar panels. Generally, solar cells are produced or made of silicon semi conductors which works to absorb sunlight and then turn it into electricity for use at a home. A solar panel comprises of either 60 or 72 solar cells which are electrically interconnected in series and parallel and also positioned in between glass and plastic which is then framed.

At present, solar panels incorporated for residential or domestic purposes only possesses the capacity to make use of only about 20 percent of the sunlight they’re able to absorb and convert it to electricity - also called solar efficiency. Available in the market are also a wide range of solar cell available for both industrial and commercial purposes. This type of solar panels have an efficiency rating of about 40 percent which will also automatically make them more costly than the domestic types.

One great thing about the solar industry is the fact that it keeps improving in such a way that raises both its efficiency as well as overall quality. And with further research and development, this is expected to even increase as the years go by. What’s more? As these aspects keep rising, it’s also expected that the solar panels price should be on a decrease. That way, they’ll become available to a wider range of individuals who’ll also like to save money on electricity bills and go greener.

Do solar panels require maintenance?

You shouldn’t need to maintain your solar panels much at all as long as there’s nothing piled up on top of the panels that could block out the sun. They are installed at an angle, so when it rains the water runs off them and gives them a clean. However, if this doesn’t quite cut it, you can spray them with a hose a few times a year.

how much energy does a solar panel produce?

If you’re looking to purchase and install a solar system for your home or property, then knowing the amount of energy a solar panel can produce can go a long way to help you determine just how much solar panels that’ll be needed to power your entire house. In this article, we’ll give you an idea of the amount of energy that can be generated by a solar panel to help you make informed decisions going ahead.

First and foremost, you should note that each and every solar panel is rated by how much direct current power they’re able to generate under standard testing conditions. The output of a solar panel is given in watts units (W) and it stands for the theoretical power generation of the panel under direct sunlight as well as temperature conditions. Generally, several domestic solar panels possesses power output ratings which ranges from 250 watts to 400 watts. And as you would have expected, the higher power ratings are preferable when compared to the lower power ratings. What’s more? The total wattage of your solar panels will greatly influence a major part of your overall solar system cost.

Assuming you’re able to get just about 5 hours of direct sunlight every day, you can determine the output of your solar panel in this way - 5 hours x 290 watts ( wattage example of a premium solar panel) = 1450 watts-hours or approximately 1.5 kilowatts per hour (kWh). hence, the individual solar panel output in your array should be able to generate about 500 to 550 kWh of energy every year. This is sufficient energy to power some small appliances without problems.

do you need planning permission for solar panels?

In a similar way to other major home improvement projects, some specific requirements must be met to allow for the installation of solar panels. The main reason why these standards and regulations were established is to minimize the risk of the solar system becoming an issue or potential hazard in the unforeseeable future. So if you’re thinking about buying and fitting new solar panels, you’ll probably want to know whether or not you’ll require to submit a planning permission application for approval before you can proceed.

Generally, solar panels are covered under what’s called “Permitted Development” which gives you the freedom to install your solar panels without having to apply for a planning permission. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. These exceptions include if your house is a listed building or if your house is located within a conservation area. In these exceptional cases, it’s possible that you’ll need to apply for a planning permission, but this will largely depend on the discretion of your Local Planning Authority. What’s more? Solar panels are usually subjected to normal building regulations which includes examining the roof to make sure that it can support the additional weight. You can call in a MCS certified installer to carry out this check for you.

In order to install your solar PV on your roof, you must follow these guidelines:

✓ Your solar panels shouldn’t go beyond the highest point of the roof (excluding chimneys).

✓ The solar panels shouldn’t project beyond 200mm off the roof’s edge.

✓ The solar panels should be removed once they’re no longer used to produce electricity

✓ The solar panels should be installed such that the area and building’s appearance change is minimized.

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