Northern Ireland
Solar Panels in Antrim
We connect homeowners across Antrim with MCS-certified solar installers. Belfast and the Antrim coast combine a dense urban capital with the dramatic, exposed Causeway Coast further north.
Solar generation in Antrim
According to PVGIS irradiance data for Northern Ireland, a typical 4 kWp south-facing system in Antrim generates around 3,200 kWh per year. At the April 2026 Ofgem price cap of 24.50p/kWh, that covers £784 of electricity you would otherwise buy from the grid.
On top of bill savings, surplus energy exported to the grid earns Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments — typically 4–6p/kWh with the main suppliers, or up to 15p/kWh with specialist tariffs like Octopus Outgoing.
A typical 4 kWp system with a 5 kWh battery costs £7,000–£11,000 installed across Antrim. At current energy prices, most homeowners break even within 10–12 years.
Local grid: NIE Networks
Every solar install in Antrim connects to the grid through NIE Networks, who require a G98 notification for systems up to 3.68 kW or G99 approval (up to 45 working days) for anything larger. Your MCS-certified installer takes care of whichever applies, included in the price.
About Antrim
Belfast's dense urban housing contrasts with the more exposed coastal villages further north. The Giant's Causeway and Bushmills whiskey distillery sit on the Antrim coast, with Belfast's Titanic Quarter regeneration at the county's southern end.
Coverage across Antrim
We're still building out individual town pages for Antrim, but Belfast, Ballymena, Larne and Antrim and the rest of the county are already covered by our installer network — just submit a quote request below to get matched locally.
Frequently asked questions — Antrim
Which towns and areas in Antrim do you cover?+
We're a matching service covering the whole of Antrim, including Belfast, Ballymena, Larne and Antrim — plus every smaller town and village in between. We connect you with MCS-certified installers who work across the county, whether or not your specific town already has its own dedicated page on this site.
How much electricity will solar panels generate in Antrim?+
Based on PVGIS irradiance data for Northern Ireland, a 4 kWp south-facing system in Antrim generates around 3,200 kWh per year — worth roughly £784 at the April 2026 Ofgem price cap of 24.50p/kWh. Belfast and the Antrim coast combine a dense urban capital with the dramatic, exposed Causeway Coast further north.
Who is the electricity network operator in Antrim?+
Your local network operator across Antrim is NIE Networks. G98 notification suffices up to 3.68 kW; above that, G99 approval is needed (up to 45 working days) — included in your MCS-certified installer's service, not an added fee.
How long is the payback period for solar in Antrim?+
A typical 4 kWp system with a 5 kWh battery costs £7,000–£11,000 installed. On Antrim's 800 kWh-per-kWp yield and current energy prices, most homeowners break even within 10–12 years, and Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments on surplus exported energy reduce that further.