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Solar Panels in BT60 (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
37.7 years
After this, it's pure profit
Upfront Cost
£12,207
What you pay to get started
Annual Benefit
£324
What you save every year
Profit Over 25 Years
£-4,110
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 900 kWh/kW — 91 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 900 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)
900 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: £270, Upfront: £10,173, Break-even: 37.7 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1799 kWh 720 kWh 1080 kWh £0 £108 £108 £4,069 37.7 yrs £-1,910
3 kW 2699 kWh 1080 kWh 1619 kWh £0 £162 £162 £6,104 37.7 yrs £-2,865
4 kW 3599 kWh 1439 kWh 2159 kWh £0 £216 £216 £8,138 37.7 yrs £-3,820
5 kW 4498 kWh 1799 kWh 2699 kWh £0 £270 £270 £10,173 37.7 yrs £-4,775
6 kW 5398 kWh 2159 kWh 3239 kWh £0 £324 £324 £12,207 37.7 yrs £-5,730
7 kW 6297 kWh 2519 kWh 3778 kWh £0 £378 £378 £14,242 37.7 yrs £-6,685
8 kW 7197 kWh 2879 kWh 4318 kWh £0 £432 £432 £16,276 37.7 yrs £-7,640

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: £180, Upfront: £12,273, Break-even: 68.2 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1799 kWh 1080 kWh 720 kWh £0 £72 £72 £6,169 85.7 yrs £-4,730
3 kW 2699 kWh 1619 kWh 1080 kWh £0 £108 £108 £8,204 76.0 yrs £-6,044
4 kW 3599 kWh 2159 kWh 1439 kWh £0 £144 £144 £10,238 71.1 yrs £-7,359
5 kW 4498 kWh 2699 kWh 1799 kWh £0 £180 £180 £12,273 68.2 yrs £-8,674
6 kW 5398 kWh 3239 kWh 2159 kWh £0 £216 £216 £14,307 66.3 yrs £-9,989
7 kW 6297 kWh 3778 kWh 2519 kWh £0 £252 £252 £16,342 64.9 yrs £-11,304
8 kW 7197 kWh 4318 kWh 2879 kWh £0 £288 £288 £18,376 63.8 yrs £-12,618

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: £135, Upfront: £13,673, Break-even: 101.3 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1799 kWh 1259 kWh 540 kWh £0 £54 £54 £7,569 140.2 yrs £-6,489
3 kW 2699 kWh 1889 kWh 810 kWh £0 £81 £81 £9,604 118.6 yrs £-7,984
4 kW 3599 kWh 2519 kWh 1080 kWh £0 £108 £108 £11,638 107.8 yrs £-9,479
5 kW 4498 kWh 3149 kWh 1349 kWh £0 £135 £135 £13,673 101.3 yrs £-10,974
6 kW 5398 kWh 3778 kWh 1619 kWh £0 £162 £162 £15,707 97.0 yrs £-12,468
7 kW 6297 kWh 4408 kWh 1889 kWh £0 £189 £189 £17,742 93.9 yrs £-13,963
8 kW 7197 kWh 5038 kWh 2159 kWh £0 £216 £216 £19,776 91.6 yrs £-15,458

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: £121, Upfront: £15,423, Break-even: 127.0 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1799 kWh 1313 kWh 486 kWh £0 £49 £49 £9,319 191.8 yrs £-8,347
3 kW 2699 kWh 1970 kWh 729 kWh £0 £73 £73 £11,354 155.8 yrs £-9,896
4 kW 3599 kWh 2627 kWh 972 kWh £0 £97 £97 £13,388 137.8 yrs £-11,445
5 kW 4498 kWh 3284 kWh 1215 kWh £0 £121 £121 £15,423 127.0 yrs £-12,994
6 kW 5398 kWh 3940 kWh 1457 kWh £0 £146 £146 £17,457 119.8 yrs £-14,542
7 kW 6297 kWh 4597 kWh 1700 kWh £0 £170 £170 £19,492 114.6 yrs £-16,091
8 kW 7197 kWh 5254 kWh 1943 kWh £0 £194 £194 £21,526 110.8 yrs £-17,640

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: £112, Upfront: £17,173, Break-even: 152.7 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1799 kWh 1349 kWh 450 kWh £0 £45 £45 £11,069 246.1 yrs £-10,169
3 kW 2699 kWh 2024 kWh 675 kWh £0 £67 £67 £13,104 194.2 yrs £-11,754
4 kW 3599 kWh 2699 kWh 900 kWh £0 £90 £90 £15,138 168.3 yrs £-13,339
5 kW 4498 kWh 3374 kWh 1125 kWh £0 £112 £112 £17,173 152.7 yrs £-14,923
6 kW 5398 kWh 4048 kWh 1349 kWh £0 £135 £135 £19,207 142.3 yrs £-16,508
7 kW 6297 kWh 4723 kWh 1574 kWh £0 £157 £157 £21,242 134.9 yrs £-18,093
8 kW 7197 kWh 5398 kWh 1799 kWh £0 £180 £180 £23,276 129.4 yrs £-19,678

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: £103, Upfront: £19,623, Break-even: 189.7 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1799 kWh 1385 kWh 414 kWh £0 £41 £41 £13,519 326.7 yrs £-12,691
3 kW 2699 kWh 2078 kWh 621 kWh £0 £62 £62 £15,554 250.6 yrs £-14,312
4 kW 3599 kWh 2771 kWh 828 kWh £0 £83 £83 £17,588 212.5 yrs £-15,933
5 kW 4498 kWh 3464 kWh 1035 kWh £0 £103 £103 £19,623 189.7 yrs £-17,553
6 kW 5398 kWh 4156 kWh 1242 kWh £0 £124 £124 £21,657 174.4 yrs £-19,174
7 kW 6297 kWh 4849 kWh 1448 kWh £0 £145 £145 £23,692 163.6 yrs £-20,795
8 kW 7197 kWh 5542 kWh 1655 kWh £0 £166 £166 £25,726 155.4 yrs £-22,415

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
900kWh/kW
A 1 kW system generates ~900 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 (93%)|Newry, Mourne and Down (7%)

Areas Covered

Navan, Seagahan, Keady, Markethill, Demesne, Hamiltonsbawn, The Mall, Whitecross + 4 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

BT61 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈6.9 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · -2% vs BT60
BT68 (Mid Ulster)
≈13.3 km away
Local sunshine: ~878 kWh/kWp · -2% vs BT60
BT62 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈19.2 km away
Local sunshine: ~880 kWh/kWp · -2% vs BT60
BT63 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈21.5 km away
Local sunshine: ~880 kWh/kWp · -2% vs BT60
BT35 (Newry, Mourne and Down)
≈21.8 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · -2% vs BT60
BT69 (Mid Ulster)
≈24.0 km away
Local sunshine: ~863 kWh/kWp · -4% vs BT60

Similar sunshine across the UK

PH14 (Perth and Kinross)
~900 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT60
WN7 (Wigan)
~900 kWh/kWp · +0% vs BT60
DG16 (Dumfries and Galloway)
~900 kWh/kWp · +0% vs BT60