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Solar Panels in BT62 (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
38.5 years
After this, it's pure profit
Upfront Cost
£12,207
What you pay to get started
Annual Benefit
£317
What you save every year
Profit Over 25 Years
£-4,283
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 880 kWh/kW — 110 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 880 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)
880 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: £264, Upfront: £10,173, Break-even: 38.5 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1761 kWh 704 kWh 1057 kWh £0 £106 £106 £4,069 38.5 yrs £-1,956
3 kW 2641 kWh 1057 kWh 1585 kWh £0 £158 £158 £6,104 38.5 yrs £-2,934
4 kW 3522 kWh 1409 kWh 2113 kWh £0 £211 £211 £8,138 38.5 yrs £-3,912
5 kW 4402 kWh 1761 kWh 2641 kWh £0 £264 £264 £10,173 38.5 yrs £-4,890
6 kW 5283 kWh 2113 kWh 3170 kWh £0 £317 £317 £12,207 38.5 yrs £-5,868
7 kW 6163 kWh 2465 kWh 3698 kWh £0 £370 £370 £14,242 38.5 yrs £-6,846
8 kW 7043 kWh 2817 kWh 4226 kWh £0 £423 £423 £16,276 38.5 yrs £-7,824

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: £176, Upfront: £12,273, Break-even: 69.7 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1761 kWh 1057 kWh 704 kWh £0 £70 £70 £6,169 87.6 yrs £-4,760
3 kW 2641 kWh 1585 kWh 1057 kWh £0 £106 £106 £8,204 77.6 yrs £-6,090
4 kW 3522 kWh 2113 kWh 1409 kWh £0 £141 £141 £10,238 72.7 yrs £-7,421
5 kW 4402 kWh 2641 kWh 1761 kWh £0 £176 £176 £12,273 69.7 yrs £-8,751
6 kW 5283 kWh 3170 kWh 2113 kWh £0 £211 £211 £14,307 67.7 yrs £-10,081
7 kW 6163 kWh 3698 kWh 2465 kWh £0 £247 £247 £16,342 66.3 yrs £-11,411
8 kW 7043 kWh 4226 kWh 2817 kWh £0 £282 £282 £18,376 65.2 yrs £-12,741

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: £132, Upfront: £13,673, Break-even: 103.5 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1761 kWh 1233 kWh 528 kWh £0 £53 £53 £7,569 143.3 yrs £-6,513
3 kW 2641 kWh 1849 kWh 792 kWh £0 £79 £79 £9,604 121.2 yrs £-8,019
4 kW 3522 kWh 2465 kWh 1057 kWh £0 £106 £106 £11,638 110.2 yrs £-9,525
5 kW 4402 kWh 3082 kWh 1321 kWh £0 £132 £132 £13,673 103.5 yrs £-11,031
6 kW 5283 kWh 3698 kWh 1585 kWh £0 £158 £158 £15,707 99.1 yrs £-12,538
7 kW 6163 kWh 4314 kWh 1849 kWh £0 £185 £185 £17,742 96.0 yrs £-14,044
8 kW 7043 kWh 4930 kWh 2113 kWh £0 £211 £211 £19,776 93.6 yrs £-15,550

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: £119, Upfront: £15,423, Break-even: 129.8 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1761 kWh 1285 kWh 475 kWh £0 £48 £48 £9,319 196.0 yrs £-8,368
3 kW 2641 kWh 1928 kWh 713 kWh £0 £71 £71 £11,354 159.2 yrs £-9,927
4 kW 3522 kWh 2571 kWh 951 kWh £0 £95 £95 £13,388 140.8 yrs £-11,486
5 kW 4402 kWh 3214 kWh 1189 kWh £0 £119 £119 £15,423 129.8 yrs £-13,045
6 kW 5283 kWh 3856 kWh 1426 kWh £0 £143 £143 £17,457 122.4 yrs £-14,604
7 kW 6163 kWh 4499 kWh 1664 kWh £0 £166 £166 £19,492 117.1 yrs £-16,164
8 kW 7043 kWh 5142 kWh 1902 kWh £0 £190 £190 £21,526 113.2 yrs £-17,723

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: £110, Upfront: £17,173, Break-even: 156.0 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1761 kWh 1321 kWh 440 kWh £0 £44 £44 £11,069 251.4 yrs £-10,189
3 kW 2641 kWh 1981 kWh 660 kWh £0 £66 £66 £13,104 198.4 yrs £-11,783
4 kW 3522 kWh 2641 kWh 880 kWh £0 £88 £88 £15,138 171.9 yrs £-13,377
5 kW 4402 kWh 3302 kWh 1101 kWh £0 £110 £110 £17,173 156.0 yrs £-14,971
6 kW 5283 kWh 3962 kWh 1321 kWh £0 £132 £132 £19,207 145.4 yrs £-16,566
7 kW 6163 kWh 4622 kWh 1541 kWh £0 £154 £154 £21,242 137.9 yrs £-18,160
8 kW 7043 kWh 5283 kWh 1761 kWh £0 £176 £176 £23,276 132.2 yrs £-19,754

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: £101, Upfront: £19,623, Break-even: 193.8 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1761 kWh 1356 kWh 405 kWh £0 £40 £40 £13,519 333.8 yrs £-12,709
3 kW 2641 kWh 2034 kWh 607 kWh £0 £61 £61 £15,554 256.0 yrs £-14,339
4 kW 3522 kWh 2712 kWh 810 kWh £0 £81 £81 £17,588 217.1 yrs £-15,968
5 kW 4402 kWh 3390 kWh 1012 kWh £0 £101 £101 £19,623 193.8 yrs £-17,598
6 kW 5283 kWh 4068 kWh 1215 kWh £0 £121 £121 £21,657 178.2 yrs £-19,227
7 kW 6163 kWh 4746 kWh 1417 kWh £0 £142 £142 £23,692 167.1 yrs £-20,857
8 kW 7043 kWh 5423 kWh 1620 kWh £0 £162 £162 £25,726 158.8 yrs £-22,486

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
880kWh/kW
A 1 kW system generates ~880 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

The Birches, Killycomain, Tandragee, Ballybay, Mahon, Corcrain, Loughgall, Hamiltonsbawn + 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

BT63 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈3.0 km away
Local sunshine: ~880 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT62
BT64 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈5.4 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · +1% vs BT62
BT65 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈6.3 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · +1% vs BT62
BT66 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈8.8 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · +1% vs BT62
BT67 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈13.8 km away
Local sunshine: ~890 kWh/kWp · +1% vs BT62
BT61 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈14.4 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · +1% vs BT62

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M38 (Salford)
~880 kWh/kWp · +0% vs BT62
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~881 kWh/kWp · +0% vs BT62
PA48 (Argyll and Bute)
~880 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT62