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Looking around for Renewable Energy in Antrim Our solar panel specialists in Antrim will give you the very best quotations to have actually solar PV chosen your roof.

 

The setting up of solar PV on your house will certainly take a couple of days to finish. The specialist installer in Antrim will calculate the roof space on your family to guarantee that a enough sized system is attached. The panels will be set up by an MCS qualified firm; hereafter has been completed a professional electrical professional will certainly make all the required electric power connections and also examination to make sure that the system is working properly.

 

Do you need planning permission?

In a similar way to other major house renovation jobs, some specific needs should be satisfied to allow for the installment of photovoltaic panels. The primary reason why these requirements and laws were developed is to minimize the risk of the solar system coming to be an problem or possible hazard in the unexpected future. So if you're thinking about acquiring and also fitting new photovoltaic panels, you'll probably would like to know whether you'll require to send a planning permission application for authorization prior to 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 needing to make an application for a planning permission.

 

Not only will you minimize your power expense by generating your very own electrical power with photovoltaic panels, yet you can likewise make money with the SEG which is provided by big power vendors. They'll pay you for the electrical energy you export back to the grid. You'll likewise decrease your carbon footprint, reducing your influence on the atmosphere.

 

How much could you save?

The even more you  go to home during the day, the more you can save on your power bill, since solar panels generate electrical energy throughout the day. The Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) finished in March 2019, but the new Smart Export Assurance (SEG) pays you, using your power vendor, for the electrical energy you export back to the grid. With the financial savings associated with creating your very own electricity and also SEG repayments, you can anticipate to save approximately ₤ 390 annually on your electrical energy bill.

 

Pros

  • Solar is a tried and tested innovation
  • Solar operates in the UK climate
  • Solar is much more economical than ever before
  • Solar power profits the entire electrical energy grid
  • Photovoltaic panel have a lengthy lifespan
  • Photovoltaic panel can increase home worths

 

Disadvantages

  • Solar doesn't operate at night - go with a battery
  • Photovoltaic panel are not attractive
  • You can not install a home solar system on your own
  • My roof isn't right for solar

 

We will offer approximately four Solar panel pros in your area, that will supply quotes for the work you desire done. You'll obtain a property visit from professionals in Antrim that'll aid you to choose the best Solar panel for your home prior to executing the installment. Enter your postal code to begin looking currently.

Average Solar panel cost in 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.

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Solar panel installation cost in Antrim 2025

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

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We noted 595 requests for home quotes within Antrim. Of these quotation requests the number of solar panel quotes within Antrim was 20. Quotatis would have been able to match these customers with as many as 4 suitable contractors who were available for work within Antrim during that time. Ask for a free home survey from trustworthy companies within Antrim.

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Antrim

Translating as 'lone ridge', Antrim is a town and civil parish in County Antrim in the northeast of Northern Ireland. It's situated around the banks of the Six Mile Water, which is half a mile from Lough Neagh. It is the county town of County Antrim and was previously the administrative home of Antrim Borough Council. There are many divisions and suburbs of Antrim, a number of which include Ballycraigy, Carnbeg, Caulside, Dublin Road, Greenvale, Greystone, Islandbawn, Meadowlands, Muckamore, Newpark, Niblock, along with the Folly. With a population of 20001, Antrim is classified as being a big town by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. Inside this population, 23.1% were below 16 years old and 15.7% were older than 60. 48.6 percent of the population were male and 51.4% were female. Many buildings within the town are historically significant, particularly near the High Street. This includes the courthouse, a 19th-century smithy on Bridge Street, which contains a unique horseshoe entrance, Shane's Castle and Antrim Castle, the Castle Grounds, along with the Springfarm Rath. Renovations on Antrim Market House, a 2-storey building which is 9 bays long, 3 deep, built in 1726, are presently happening. This will include Antrim Information Centre, relocating it from its spot on the High Street, along with a multi-functional auditorium in an effort to offer an area for several functions, which include theatre and music productions. As a result of being around the banks of a river, the linen industry came to prominence in Antrim, though this was affected by the decline in the industry during the 20th century. It has been replaced by Northern Ireland's Technology Park. For all your home improvement projects, be sure that you employ reliable pros in Antrim to ensure you get the very best quality.

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Happy Solar LTD

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Barry M., BT34
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Next- GEN Power LTD

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

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Colleen M., BT51
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Competitive pricing, Very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.

Energiworld Limited

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Based: in Bangor, BT23 7SU

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Paul J., BT23
4

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

That Solar Company LTD

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

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Eileen C., BT60
5

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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

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Patrick B., BT93
4

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satisfactory

R.E.S Renewable Energy Systems

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

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Michael B., BT54
4

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Very good

Glenfield Renewables LTD

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

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John M., BT66
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FAQs

are solar panels worth it?

Solar panels are a great source of energy with numerous benefits that comes with it. However, the main thing that puts off most homeowners or potential buyers is the fact that the equipment are usually very expensive. So if you’re planning to purchase solar panels to be installed in your home, then you’d probably want to know if it’s actually worth the investment or otherwise. In this article, we aim to give you a good insight into how solar panels works and if its a viable investment.

Generally, the length of time it will take for your solar panels to payback and whether you’ll be able to make money from them will be based on the following factors:

✓ The solar panel PV system’s cost.

✓ The amount of the generated electricity that you’re able to use.

✓ Whether as well as the amount you’re paid to the electricity you’re able to generate and export.

To know whether your solar panels are truly worth it, then a higher initial cost to fit the system will require to be settled with the amount you’re able to save through the use of the renewable electricity it produces, rather than making purchases from your electricity company. In other words, the more renewable energy you’re able to use, the more savings you make. If you’re registered for the FIT and paid per kWh of electricity produced, for 50 percent of that, which is assumed to be exported to the grid. Therefore, if you’re able to use more than 50 percent, you’ll be able to benefit from the investment.

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 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.

How much can I save on my electricity bill?

The more you’re at home during the day, the more you can save on your electricity bill, since solar panels generate electricity during the day. The Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) ended in March 2019, but the new Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) pays you, via your energy supplier, for the electricity you export back to the grid. With the savings involved in generating your own electricity and SEG payments, you can expect to save up to £390 per year on your electricity bill.

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