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County Antrim, BT40
Solar panels, batteries and EV chargers in Larne
Larne is home: our office is at 5 Willowbank Road. That makes it the area we reach most easily, and it covers Islandmagee, Ballygally, Glenarm and Carnlough up the coast.
- Free survey
- Fixed written quote
- NIE paperwork handled
- Part of the B9 Energy group, based in Larne
The short answer
Do you cover Larne?
Yes. Larne (BT40) is within our coverage. Surveys and quotes are free.
- Our office, 5 Willowbank Road
- Base
- Larne office
- Local
- Postcodes
- BT40
- Survey and quote
- Free
For homes in Larne we typically fit the Sigenergy SigenStor battery, with the Anker SOLIX X1 as the alternative. See our typical prices.
What matters in Larne
- Roofs and wiringA good spread of rural properties along the Antrim Coast on overhead rural feeders, which is the situation where a battery with backup capability earns its keep during winter storms. Seafront and hillside houses are exposed, so wind loading matters here as much as shading.
- Getting to youThere is no journey to speak of: surveys and installs start from our base in the town, and Larne customers are the shortest trip for aftercare visits.
Planning and permissions
Much of the coast north of Larne lies inside the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Roof panels on houses are usually straightforward, but a ground-mounted array in the AONB gets far closer scrutiny. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council decides.
Larne questions
Will a battery keep my Larne home running in a storm?
Only if it is fitted with a backup gateway. A standard grid-tied battery shuts down when the network drops. With the gateway, essential circuits such as lights, fridge, broadband and an oil boiler keep going. It is worth considering on the overhead rural lines around Glenarm, Carnlough and Islandmagee.
Can I build a ground-mounted array on land near the Antrim Coast?
You would need planning permission, and inside the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB the council weighs visual impact heavily. A roof array on an existing farm building or outbuilding is the more realistic route, and we can survey both options for you.
Do you cover Islandmagee, Glenarm and Carnlough?
Yes, they are the nearest rural jobs to our office at 5 Willowbank Road. Glenarm and Carnlough use BT44 postcodes rather than BT40, but both are a short run up the coast road. Tell us your address when you enquire and we will confirm the details.
Nearby areas we cover
Free solar survey in Larne
Free survey. Fixed written quote.
- Free survey
- Fixed written quote
- NIE paperwork handled
- Part of the B9 Energy group, based in Larne