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Solar Panels in BT69 (Mid Ulster)

See if solar pays off for you in Mid Ulster — 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
39.3 years
After this, it's pure profit
Upfront Cost
£12,207
What you pay to get started
Annual Benefit
£311
What you save every year
Profit Over 25 Years
£-4,436
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 863 kWh/kW — 127 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 863 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)
863 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: £259, Upfront: £10,173, Break-even: 39.3 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1727 kWh 691 kWh 1036 kWh £0 £104 £104 £4,069 39.3 yrs £-1,997
3 kW 2590 kWh 1036 kWh 1554 kWh £0 £155 £155 £6,104 39.3 yrs £-2,995
4 kW 3454 kWh 1381 kWh 2072 kWh £0 £207 £207 £8,138 39.3 yrs £-3,994
5 kW 4317 kWh 1727 kWh 2590 kWh £0 £259 £259 £10,173 39.3 yrs £-4,992
6 kW 5180 kWh 2072 kWh 3108 kWh £0 £311 £311 £12,207 39.3 yrs £-5,991
7 kW 6044 kWh 2418 kWh 3626 kWh £0 £363 £363 £14,242 39.3 yrs £-6,989
8 kW 6907 kWh 2763 kWh 4144 kWh £0 £414 £414 £16,276 39.3 yrs £-7,987

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: £173, Upfront: £12,273, Break-even: 71.1 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1727 kWh 1036 kWh 691 kWh £0 £69 £69 £6,169 89.3 yrs £-4,788
3 kW 2590 kWh 1554 kWh 1036 kWh £0 £104 £104 £8,204 79.2 yrs £-6,131
4 kW 3454 kWh 2072 kWh 1381 kWh £0 £138 £138 £10,238 74.1 yrs £-7,475
5 kW 4317 kWh 2590 kWh 1727 kWh £0 £173 £173 £12,273 71.1 yrs £-8,819
6 kW 5180 kWh 3108 kWh 2072 kWh £0 £207 £207 £14,307 69.0 yrs £-10,163
7 kW 6044 kWh 3626 kWh 2418 kWh £0 £242 £242 £16,342 67.6 yrs £-11,506
8 kW 6907 kWh 4144 kWh 2763 kWh £0 £276 £276 £18,376 66.5 yrs £-12,850

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: £130, Upfront: £13,673, Break-even: 105.6 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1727 kWh 1209 kWh 518 kWh £0 £52 £52 £7,569 146.1 yrs £-6,533
3 kW 2590 kWh 1813 kWh 777 kWh £0 £78 £78 £9,604 123.6 yrs £-8,049
4 kW 3454 kWh 2418 kWh 1036 kWh £0 £104 £104 £11,638 112.3 yrs £-9,566
5 kW 4317 kWh 3022 kWh 1295 kWh £0 £130 £130 £13,673 105.6 yrs £-11,082
6 kW 5180 kWh 3626 kWh 1554 kWh £0 £155 £155 £15,707 101.1 yrs £-12,599
7 kW 6044 kWh 4231 kWh 1813 kWh £0 £181 £181 £17,742 97.8 yrs £-14,115
8 kW 6907 kWh 4835 kWh 2072 kWh £0 £207 £207 £19,776 95.4 yrs £-15,632

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: £117, Upfront: £15,423, Break-even: 132.3 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1727 kWh 1261 kWh 466 kWh £0 £47 £47 £9,319 199.9 yrs £-8,387
3 kW 2590 kWh 1891 kWh 699 kWh £0 £70 £70 £11,354 162.3 yrs £-9,955
4 kW 3454 kWh 2521 kWh 932 kWh £0 £93 £93 £13,388 143.6 yrs £-11,523
5 kW 4317 kWh 3151 kWh 1166 kWh £0 £117 £117 £15,423 132.3 yrs £-13,091
6 kW 5180 kWh 3782 kWh 1399 kWh £0 £140 £140 £17,457 124.8 yrs £-14,660
7 kW 6044 kWh 4412 kWh 1632 kWh £0 £163 £163 £19,492 119.4 yrs £-16,228
8 kW 6907 kWh 5042 kWh 1865 kWh £0 £186 £186 £21,526 115.4 yrs £-17,796

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: £108, Upfront: £17,173, Break-even: 159.1 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1727 kWh 1295 kWh 432 kWh £0 £43 £43 £11,069 256.4 yrs £-10,206
3 kW 2590 kWh 1943 kWh 648 kWh £0 £65 £65 £13,104 202.4 yrs £-11,808
4 kW 3454 kWh 2590 kWh 863 kWh £0 £86 £86 £15,138 175.3 yrs £-13,411
5 kW 4317 kWh 3238 kWh 1079 kWh £0 £108 £108 £17,173 159.1 yrs £-15,014
6 kW 5180 kWh 3885 kWh 1295 kWh £0 £130 £130 £19,207 148.3 yrs £-16,617
7 kW 6044 kWh 4533 kWh 1511 kWh £0 £151 £151 £21,242 140.6 yrs £-18,220
8 kW 6907 kWh 5180 kWh 1727 kWh £0 £173 £173 £23,276 134.8 yrs £-19,822

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: £99, Upfront: £19,623, Break-even: 197.6 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 1727 kWh 1330 kWh 397 kWh £0 £40 £40 £13,519 340.4 yrs £-12,725
3 kW 2590 kWh 1994 kWh 596 kWh £0 £60 £60 £15,554 261.1 yrs £-14,362
4 kW 3454 kWh 2659 kWh 794 kWh £0 £79 £79 £17,588 221.4 yrs £-15,999
5 kW 4317 kWh 3324 kWh 993 kWh £0 £99 £99 £19,623 197.6 yrs £-17,637
6 kW 5180 kWh 3989 kWh 1192 kWh £0 £119 £119 £21,657 181.8 yrs £-19,274
7 kW 6044 kWh 4654 kWh 1390 kWh £0 £139 £139 £23,692 170.4 yrs £-20,911
8 kW 6907 kWh 5319 kWh 1589 kWh £0 £159 £159 £25,726 161.9 yrs £-22,549

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
863kWh/kW
A 1 kW system generates ~863 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

Mid Ulster (100%)

Areas Covered

Aughnacloy, Caledon, Augher and Clogher

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

BT77 (Mid Ulster)
≈10.4 km away
Local sunshine: ~855 kWh/kWp · -1% vs BT69
BT68 (Mid Ulster)
≈10.8 km away
Local sunshine: ~878 kWh/kWp · +2% vs BT69
BT70 (Mid Ulster)
≈12.6 km away
Local sunshine: ~877 kWh/kWp · +2% vs BT69
BT76 (Mid Ulster)
≈14.5 km away
Local sunshine: ~843 kWh/kWp · -2% vs BT69
BT71 (Mid Ulster)
≈20.1 km away
Local sunshine: ~877 kWh/kWp · +2% vs BT69
BT61 (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon)
≈21.6 km away
Local sunshine: ~886 kWh/kWp · +3% vs BT69

Similar sunshine across the UK

SA20 (Carmarthenshire)
~863 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT69
DG14 (Dumfries and Galloway)
~863 kWh/kWp · -0% vs BT69
LL42 (Gwynedd)
~864 kWh/kWp · +0% vs BT69