Even in the wettest month in 150 years, solar still cut this electricity bill by 62.3%
Northern Ireland has just experienced one of the wettest months in over 150 years. Grey skies. Heavy rain. The kind of weather that makes people question whether solar panels are really worth it here. So let’s talk about real numbers. During that record-breaking month, one of our customers still reduced their electricity bill by 62.3%. […]
Northern Ireland’s Solar Moment: What the 2026 Warm Homes Plan Means for You
Across the UK, 2026 has dawned with one of the most ambitious home energy upgrade programmes in a generation: the government’s £15 billion Warm Homes Plan. Designed to lower bills, cut carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty, this long-term initiative could bring major opportunities for Northern Ireland homeowners who are thinking about rooftop solar panels, […]
Powering Northern Ireland with clean energy: Our 2025 impact review
At Solar Power NI, we’ve always believed that renewable energy is most powerful when it delivers real, measurable change. Not just promises, not just projections, but systems on roofs, power flowing through buildings, and carbon emissions that simply never happen. As we look back on 2025, it feels right to pause and take stock of […]
Do solar panels work in winter?
With the colder months arriving, one of the most common questions that our team is asked is “do solar panels work in the winter?” Many people mistakenly believe that solar panels only work when the sun is shining and the skies are blue; however, this is not the case, and solar panels are still able […]
Why SOLARWATT Home is the perfect partner for your air source heat pump
If you already heat your home with an air source heat pump (ASHP), you’re halfway to a low-carbon, low-cost home. The next step is simple: power that heat pump intelligently with your own solar and storage. That’s exactly what SOLARWATT Home delivers, a joined-up system of premium solar panels, smart battery storage, EV charging and […]
How to Prepare Your Home for a Solar Panel Installation
Switching to solar power is an exciting step toward energy independence and long-term savings. At Solar Power NI, we make the installation process seamless, but there are a few things you can do to prepare your home and ensure everything runs smoothly. 1. Assess Your Roof Condition Before installing solar panels, it’s important to check […]
What will my solar ROI be?
ROI depends on three things: how much power you use, your export rate, and your total installed cost. Here’s a simple way to think about it. 1) Bill savings Every kilowatt-hour (kWh) you generate and use is one you don’t buy from your supplier. Government guidance this summer suggested typical families could save around £500/year […]
What grants, incentives or subsidies are available in Northern Ireland?
If you’re weighing up solar panels in Northern Ireland, the big question is: what help is out there? Here’s the honest picture — and how we help you make the most of it. Export payments (not SEG, but supplier export in NI) Unlike Great Britain, the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) doesn’t apply in Northern Ireland. […]
Premium Partnership & German Engineering Quality
We’re excited to be a Premium Partner of SOLARWATT, a German pioneer with over 30 years of experience in solar technology. As a Premium Partner in Northern Ireland, we offer not just installation but full access to SOLARWATT’s top-tier products—rigorously tested, TÜV-certified, and backed by exceptional warranty coverage . That means dependable performance, robust support, […]
Farm Smarter with Solar: 20% Grant Now Available for Northern Ireland Farmers
Running a modern farm comes with rising energy costs — especially for intensive operations like dairy, pig, and poultry. But a new grant from Power NI is making it easier than ever for farmers to cut bills and take control of their energy. As part of the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP), Power NI […]