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Solar Panels in BT32 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)

See if solar pays off for you in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon — price, savings and payback in under a minute (official UK data).

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System Size

Roof Direction

Battery Storage

Export Value

Your Numbers

Break-even
38.2 years
After this, it's pure profit
Upfront Cost
£12,207
What you pay to get started
Annual Benefit
£320
What you save every year
Profit Over 25 Years
£-4,210
After paying itself off, you're this much ahead

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How we calculate this

Solar generation: Based on typical south-facing roof at 35° angle. We account for weather, dirt, and system losses (14%).

How much you'll use directly:

  • Without battery: You'll use about 40% of what you generate. The rest gets sold back to the grid.
  • With 5 kWh battery: You'll use about 70% (battery stores extra for evening use).
  • With 10 kWh battery: You'll use about 75% (more storage means less exported).
  • Panel-only payback: Bigger systems don’t shorten payback—cost and savings rise together per kW.
  • Battery & payback: Batteries raise self-use and cut bills, but added hardware cost often lengthens break-even at typical UK rates.
  • When a battery can still make sense:
    • Evening-heavy usage patterns
    • Time-of-use tariffs / cheap night rates
    • Low export rate vs. high unit rate
    • Heat pump or EV charging synergy
    • Optional backup/resilience (system-dependent)
    • Lower evening-hour CO₂ vs. grid

Costs: Battery prices are typically £700 per kWh. Export tariffs vary by supplier (usually 5–15p per kWh).

Grid connection: Systems up to about 3.7 kW typically need just a notification (G98). Larger systems may need permission (G99).

These are typical values based on average usage patterns. Your actual results will vary based on your roof, shading, and how you use electricity.

Your area in context

In Northern Ireland, the current unit rate is 0.00p/kWh with a 0.00p/day standing charge. Your postcode’s south-facing sunshine yield is 889 kWh/kW — 102 below the regional median (991).

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A typical roof here lands around 6.0 kW, with most eligible homes comfortably fitting within 3–6 kW. Each kilowatt of panels produces roughly 889 kWh per year on a south-facing roof. We value self-used electricity at 0.0p and exported surplus at a baseline 10p via SEG. Use the calculator above for your exact tariff.

Unit rate
0.0p/kWh
Standing charge
0.0p/day
Sunshine yield (south)
889 kWh/kW
Export price (baseline)
10p/kWh

Browse the scenarios below. Each battery size has its own expand — open the one that matches your plan (or just explore). For each system size (2–8 kW) we show annual output, how much you use directly, what gets exported, annual benefit, upfront cost, break-even, and a 20-year net. Negative numbers are possible — that’s the honest trade-off when adding more battery than your usage profile justifies.

No battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £267, Upfront: £10,173, Break-even: 38.2 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1777 kWh 711 kWh 1066 kWh £0 £107 £107 £4,069 38.2 yrs £-1,937
3 kW 2666 kWh 1066 kWh 1599 kWh £0 £160 £160 £6,104 38.2 yrs £-2,905
4 kW 3554 kWh 1422 kWh 2132 kWh £0 £213 £213 £8,138 38.2 yrs £-3,873
5 kW 4443 kWh 1777 kWh 2666 kWh £0 £267 £267 £10,173 38.2 yrs £-4,841
6 kW 5331 kWh 2132 kWh 3199 kWh £0 £320 £320 £12,207 38.2 yrs £-5,810
7 kW 6220 kWh 2488 kWh 3732 kWh £0 £373 £373 £14,242 38.2 yrs £-6,778
8 kW 7108 kWh 2843 kWh 4265 kWh £0 £426 £426 £16,276 38.2 yrs £-7,746

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

3 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £178, Upfront: £12,273, Break-even: 69.1 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1777 kWh 1066 kWh 711 kWh £0 £71 £71 £6,169 86.8 yrs £-4,747
3 kW 2666 kWh 1599 kWh 1066 kWh £0 £107 £107 £8,204 76.9 yrs £-6,071
4 kW 3554 kWh 2132 kWh 1422 kWh £0 £142 £142 £10,238 72.0 yrs £-7,395
5 kW 4443 kWh 2666 kWh 1777 kWh £0 £178 £178 £12,273 69.1 yrs £-8,718
6 kW 5331 kWh 3199 kWh 2132 kWh £0 £213 £213 £14,307 67.1 yrs £-10,042
7 kW 6220 kWh 3732 kWh 2488 kWh £0 £249 £249 £16,342 65.7 yrs £-11,366
8 kW 7108 kWh 4265 kWh 2843 kWh £0 £284 £284 £18,376 64.6 yrs £-12,690

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

5 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £133, Upfront: £13,673, Break-even: 102.6 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1777 kWh 1244 kWh 533 kWh £0 £53 £53 £7,569 142.0 yrs £-6,503
3 kW 2666 kWh 1866 kWh 800 kWh £0 £80 £80 £9,604 120.1 yrs £-8,004
4 kW 3554 kWh 2488 kWh 1066 kWh £0 £107 £107 £11,638 109.2 yrs £-9,506
5 kW 4443 kWh 3110 kWh 1333 kWh £0 £133 £133 £13,673 102.6 yrs £-11,007
6 kW 5331 kWh 3732 kWh 1599 kWh £0 £160 £160 £15,707 98.2 yrs £-12,508
7 kW 6220 kWh 4354 kWh 1866 kWh £0 £187 £187 £17,742 95.1 yrs £-14,010
8 kW 7108 kWh 4976 kWh 2132 kWh £0 £213 £213 £19,776 92.7 yrs £-15,511

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

7.5 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £120, Upfront: £15,423, Break-even: 128.6 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1777 kWh 1297 kWh 480 kWh £0 £48 £48 £9,319 194.2 yrs £-8,359
3 kW 2666 kWh 1946 kWh 720 kWh £0 £72 £72 £11,354 157.8 yrs £-9,914
4 kW 3554 kWh 2594 kWh 960 kWh £0 £96 £96 £13,388 139.5 yrs £-11,469
5 kW 4443 kWh 3243 kWh 1200 kWh £0 £120 £120 £15,423 128.6 yrs £-13,024
6 kW 5331 kWh 3892 kWh 1439 kWh £0 £144 £144 £17,457 121.3 yrs £-14,578
7 kW 6220 kWh 4540 kWh 1679 kWh £0 £168 £168 £19,492 116.1 yrs £-16,133
8 kW 7108 kWh 5189 kWh 1919 kWh £0 £192 £192 £21,526 112.2 yrs £-17,688

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

10 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £111, Upfront: £17,173, Break-even: 154.6 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1777 kWh 1333 kWh 444 kWh £0 £44 £44 £11,069 249.2 yrs £-10,180
3 kW 2666 kWh 1999 kWh 666 kWh £0 £67 £67 £13,104 196.6 yrs £-11,771
4 kW 3554 kWh 2666 kWh 889 kWh £0 £89 £89 £15,138 170.4 yrs £-13,361
5 kW 4443 kWh 3332 kWh 1111 kWh £0 £111 £111 £17,173 154.6 yrs £-14,951
6 kW 5331 kWh 3998 kWh 1333 kWh £0 £133 £133 £19,207 144.1 yrs £-16,541
7 kW 6220 kWh 4665 kWh 1555 kWh £0 £155 £155 £21,242 136.6 yrs £-18,132
8 kW 7108 kWh 5331 kWh 1777 kWh £0 £178 £178 £23,276 131.0 yrs £-19,722

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

13.5 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £102, Upfront: £19,623, Break-even: 192.0 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1777 kWh 1368 kWh 409 kWh £0 £41 £41 £13,519 330.8 yrs £-12,702
3 kW 2666 kWh 2052 kWh 613 kWh £0 £61 £61 £15,554 253.7 yrs £-14,327
4 kW 3554 kWh 2737 kWh 817 kWh £0 £82 £82 £17,588 215.2 yrs £-15,953
5 kW 4443 kWh 3421 kWh 1022 kWh £0 £102 £102 £19,623 192.0 yrs £-17,579
6 kW 5331 kWh 4105 kWh 1226 kWh £0 £123 £123 £21,657 176.6 yrs £-19,205
7 kW 6220 kWh 4789 kWh 1431 kWh £0 £143 £143 £23,692 165.6 yrs £-20,831
8 kW 7108 kWh 5473 kWh 1635 kWh £0 £163 £163 £25,726 157.4 yrs £-22,456

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

Figures are illustrative and use the same method as the calculator above. For exact results, adjust your roof direction, tariff, and usage in the calculator.

Your Area at a Glance

Your Electricity Rate
0.00p/kWh
Daily Fixed Charge
0.00p/day
Local Sunshine
889kWh/kW
A 1 kW system generates ~889 kWh per year. A typical home uses ~2,700 kWh per year.
Typical System Size
6.0kW
For houses & bungalows in this area

Local Property Data

Property Types

No EPC data available for this outcode

Coverage

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (100%)

Areas Covered

Banbridge South, Banbridge East, Loughbrickland, Banbridge West, Banbridge North, Gransha, Rathfriland, Quilly + 3 more

Data Sources & Assumptions

Solar yield: PVGIS (EU Joint Research Centre), January 2025 data

Electricity rates: Ofgem price cap, Q4 2025

Installation costs: MCS certified installer data, March 2025

Property data: EPC open data (Open Government Licence), aggregated

All estimates are typical values. Actual results vary based on your specific situation, roof characteristics, and usage patterns.

Compare nearby areas

Nearby in Northern Ireland

BT25 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈10.6 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT32
BT63 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈12.3 km away
Local sunshine: ~880 kWh/kWp · -1% vs BT32
BT65 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈12.7 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT32
BT66 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈13.0 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT32
BT64 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈13.8 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT32
BT62 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈14.6 km away
Local sunshine: ~880 kWh/kWp · -1% vs BT32

Similar sunshine across the UK

AB39 (Aberdeenshire)
~888 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT32
EH9 (City of Edinburgh)
~889 kWh/kWp · +0% vs BT32
SA48 (Ceredigion)
~888 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT32