Yes. Solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not only direct sunshine. The amount generated will vary throughout the year, but a properly designed system can still produce valuable clean electricity in Northern Ireland.
Your home energy questions answered
Below are a few of the most commonly asked questions.
If you have any other questions not listed below, do not hesitate to get in touch and we will endeavour to answer all queries.
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Will solar panels work in Northern Ireland?
Yes. Solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not only direct sunshine. The amount generated will vary throughout the year, but a properly designed system can still produce valuable clean electricity in Northern Ireland.
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How do I know if my home is suitable?
Suitability depends on factors including available roof space, orientation, shading, roof condition and your electrical arrangements. A home energy survey allows our team to assess these factors properly.
Suitability depends on factors including available roof space, orientation, shading, roof condition and your electrical arrangements. A home energy survey allows our team to assess these factors properly.
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How much could I save?
Potential savings depend on your electricity use, system size, generation and how much of the electricity you use within your home. Battery storage and EV charging can also affect how much generated energy is used onsite.
Potential savings depend on your electricity use, system size, generation and how much of the electricity you use within your home. Battery storage and EV charging can also affect how much generated energy is used onsite.
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Do I need battery storage?
Solar panels can be installed without a battery. However, storage may help you use more of your generated electricity at times when the panels are producing less. We will assess whether a battery is appropriate for your household.
Solar panels can be installed without a battery. However, storage may help you use more of your generated electricity at times when the panels are producing less. We will assess whether a battery is appropriate for your household.
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Can a battery be added to my existing solar panels?
In many cases, yes. The existing system and proposed battery will need to be assessed for compatibility before a recommendation can be made.
In many cases, yes. The existing system and proposed battery will need to be assessed for compatibility before a recommendation can be made.
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Can I use solar electricity to charge my electric vehicle?
Yes. A suitable home energy system can allow some of the electricity generated by your solar panels to support EV charging. Actual availability will depend on generation and wider household demand.
Yes. A suitable home energy system can allow some of the electricity generated by your solar panels to support EV charging. Actual availability will depend on generation and wider household demand.
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How long does installation take?
The timescale depends on the system and property, but many standard residential installations can be completed within a relatively short period. Your expected installation programme will be explained before work begins.
The timescale depends on the system and property, but many standard residential installations can be completed within a relatively short period. Your expected installation programme will be explained before work begins.
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Will the installation damage my roof?
The mounting system will be selected for your roof type and installed by experienced personnel. Roof condition and suitability will be considered during the assessment.
The mounting system will be selected for your roof type and installed by experienced personnel. Roof condition and suitability will be considered during the assessment.
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What happens during a power cut?
Most standard grid-connected solar and battery systems automatically shut down during a power cut for safety. Backup capability requires specific compatible equipment and system design. Tell us if backup power is one of your priorities.
Most standard grid-connected solar and battery systems automatically shut down during a power cut for safety. Backup capability requires specific compatible equipment and system design. Tell us if backup power is one of your priorities.
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What happens after installation?
We will commission the system, explain how it works and provide access to relevant monitoring. You will also have access to Solmatix support and aftercare.
We will commission the system, explain how it works and provide access to relevant monitoring. You will also have access to Solmatix support and aftercare.
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Do you offer finance?
Eligible homeowners may be able to use Solmatix’s residential finance option to spread the cost. Finance is subject to status, eligibility and applicable terms and conditions.
Eligible homeowners may be able to use Solmatix’s residential finance option to spread the cost. Finance is subject to status, eligibility and applicable terms and conditions.