Solar panels in Craigavon
£3,458 to £10,881 installed, 1,448 hours of sun a year, and 3,909 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Craigavon
3kWp
£3,458–£4,625
Saves up to £373 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,518–£6,977
Saves up to £580 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
6kWp
£8,058–£10,881
Saves up to £853 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled June 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Craigavon in numbers
Published statistics for the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 3,909 solar PV installations in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon council area, about 46.2 for every 1,000 households, with 38.5 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. The median EPC energy score for homes in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon council area is 63, which is band D.
| Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 3,909 (46.2 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Median EPC energy score | 63 (band D) | Department for Communities, EPCs to March 2023 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 14.5% | Census 2021, NISRA |
| Electricity network operator | NIE Networks (Northern Ireland) | NIE Networks |
Craigavon is served by NIE Networks, the electricity network operator for Northern Ireland. Solar panels have to be registered with the network operator. Your installer normally does this: smaller systems are notified after installation, and larger ones need approval before work starts.
These are published official statistics for the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon council area, which covers Craigavon, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Craigavon a good place for solar panels?
Craigavon receives an average of 1448 hours of sunshine per year — close to the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with Northern Ireland’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Craigavon has a population of 72,721, and the area falls within the Northern Ireland region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Craigavon
We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers before making a decision. Check reviews, ask for local references, and make sure warranties are clearly stated in writing.
What to check before hiring an installer in Craigavon
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Craigavon or Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
- Reviews — check online reviews before committing
- Warranty — product and workmanship warranties should be clearly stated in writing
- 3 quotes minimum — we recommend comparing at least three quotes to ensure you get a fair price
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Last reviewed: . Costs are modelled estimates from the Home Energy Quotes Cost Index — see how we calculate them. Grant rates are checked against GOV.UK.