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Solar Panel Installation in County Down

Looking around for Renewable Energy in County Down Our solar panel professionals in County Down will certainly give you the absolute best quotations to have solar PV fixed on your roof.

 

The establishing of photovoltaic panels on your household will certainly take a number of days to complete. The professional installer in County Down will certainly calculate the roof room on your house to guarantee that a adequate sized system is linked. The panels will be set up by an MCS certified firm; after this has actually been completed a competent electric specialist will certainly make all the compulsory electric power connections and also test so that the system is working properly.

 

Do you require planning permission?

In a similar method to various other significant house enhancement tasks, some certain requirements have to be satisfied to enable the installation of solar panels. The primary reason that these requirements and also regulations were developed is to decrease the threat of the solar system coming to be an issue or possible risk in the unforeseeable future. So if you're considering buying and also fitting brand-new solar panels, you'll possibly want to know whether you'll require to submit a planning permission application for authorization prior to you can continue.

 

Normally, photovoltaic panels are covered under what's called "Permitted Development" which gives you the flexibility to install your photovoltaic panels without needing to make an application for a planning permission.

 

Not just will you reduce your power costs by generating your own electrical energy with solar panels, but you can also make money with the SEG which is offered by big power distributors. They'll pay you for the power you export back to the grid. You'll also lower your carbon impact, decreasing your influence on the environment.

 

Just how much could you save?

The more you  go to home during the day, the more you can save money on your power bill, given that solar panels generate electrical power during the day. The Feed-in Tariff plan (FITs) ended in March 2019, however the brand-new Smart Export Warranty (SEG) pays you, through your energy supplier, for the electricity you export back to the grid. With the savings associated with creating your own electrical power as well as SEG settlements, you can anticipate to save up to ₤ 390 each year on your electrical energy bill.

 

Pros

  • Solar is a tried and tested technology
  • Solar operates in the UK environment
  • Solar is more budget-friendly than ever
  • Solar power benefits the entire electricity grid
  • Solar panels have a long lifespan
  • Solar panels can enhance home values

 

Cons

  • Solar does not work at night - choose a battery
  • Photovoltaic panel are not appealing
  • You can not set up a home solar system yourself
  • My roof isn't ideal for solar

 

We will give approximately four Solar panel pros locally, that will certainly offer quotations for the work you desire done. You'll receive a home visit from professionals in County Down that'll aid you to choose the best Solar panel for your home prior to accomplishing the installment. Enter your postcode to begin browsing currently.

Average Solar panel cost in County Down

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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£4,650

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

Solar panel installation cost in County Down 2025

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

Solar panel searches in February 2025

Solar panel Projects in County Down in January 2025

2,960

Requests for quotations in County Down in January 2025

60

Requests for Solar panel quotations in County Down in January 2025. -33% change from December 2024.

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Requests for Solar panel quotations in Northern Ireland in January 2025. -16% change from December 2024.

We noted 2,960 requests for property improvement quotes in County Down. Of these price requests the number of solar power quotes (type: solar pv, photovoltaic panels etc..) was 60. Quotatis were able to match these customers with up to four suitable installers who were available for work in County Down at that time. Request a free home survey from reputable companies in County Down.

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

Solar panel searches in cities and towns near County Down January 2025

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Requests for quotations in Banbridge in January 2025

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Requests for quotations in Newry in January 2025

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Requests for quotations in Bangor in January 2025

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Requests for quotations in Newtownards in January 2025

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Requests for quotations in Holywood in January 2025

County Down

County Down is situated towards to south east of Northern Ireland and has a population of 49,840, which is the 4th greatest of any region in the country. It is home to the east and south side of the capital city of Belfast, plus the city of Newry, with Bangor its biggest town. As a modern day city there are a lot of new houses from the past few decades. Regardless of this, often there is the need for home maintenance and regardless of whether you live in a modern or traditional home, be certain to work with reputable tradespeople for your household upgrades.

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Solar panel pros in County Down

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 ...

Latest review

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

How does Solar PV on my house work?

If you’re looking to install some new solar panels in your home or property, then you’d probably want to know how it works. This is one of the most frequent questions asked by homeowners when it comes to solar panels and in this article we aim to give you a good insight on the operations of solar panels. Let’s have a look!

Generally, solar panels work by absorbing the energy of the sun and then converting it into electricity. It functions by allowing photons from the rays of the sun release the electrons free from atoms within the photovoltaic or solar cells in order to produce a flow of electricity. There are several solar cells that are connected together ( usually 60 or 72 ) in each panel. Individual cells comprises both a negative layer and a positive one which combines perfectly to create an electrical field in which the energy is generated.

The boron that’s within the bottom layer generates the positive charge, while the phosphorous found in the silicon layer produces the negative charge. In order to convert the sun’s rays into the energy that’s going to be transported from the panels to the inverter, the two field will interact with one another.

In other words, solar panels work by turning photons from the sunlight into direct current which is transmitted to the inverter. Once it gets to the inverter, it’s then translated to alternating current and send this current to to your electric box which powers the entire home. If you do not wish to reduce the high bills that’s associated with renting power from the grid, the solar energy system is an efficient and affordable way to achieve this aim.

Is it worth putting solar panels on my house?

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 the main benefits of solar panels?

Solar panels provide an alternative to paying expensive National Grid energy rates, so primarily their first major benefit is helping to reduce bills. Solar PV panels will produce free electricity, whilst solar thermal panels generate heat for hot water and space heating. There are also payment incentives known as the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) (for solar PV) and the Renewable Heat Incentive (for solar thermal) which guarantee a tax-free income for 20 years.

Is there enough sun for solar panels in the UK?

It may be hard to believe with the summers we have in the UK, but there is more than enough sunlight to power solar panels. Solar PV (photovoltaic) panels operate in daylight, rather than needing direct rays from the sun so they’ll work throughout the year.

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