Solar panels in Ballymena
£3,458 to £10,881 installed, 1,448 hours of sun a year, and 2,698 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Ballymena
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.
Ballymena in numbers
Published statistics for the Mid and East Antrim council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 2,698 solar PV installations in the Mid and East Antrim council area, about 46.3 for every 1,000 households, with 28.1 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 Mid and East Antrim council area is 62, which is band D.
| Mid and East Antrim council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 2,698 (46.3 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Median EPC energy score | 62 (band D) | Department for Communities, EPCs to March 2023 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 30.8% | Census 2021, NISRA |
| Electricity network operator | NIE Networks (Northern Ireland) | NIE Networks |
Ballymena 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 Mid and East Antrim council area, which covers Ballymena, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Ballymena a good place for solar panels?
Ballymena 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).
Ballymena has a population of 31,308, and the area falls within the Northern Ireland region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Ballymena
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 Ballymena
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Ballymena or Mid and East Antrim
- 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.