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County Londonderry, BT47–BT48
Solar panels, batteries and EV chargers in Derry~Londonderry
The north west sits slightly lower on annual irradiance than the east coast, so honest modelling matters more here. We use location-specific figures rather than a Northern Ireland average, and show you the assumptions behind the estimate.
- Free survey
- Fixed written quote
- NIE paperwork handled
- Part of the B9 Energy group, based in Larne
The short answer
Do you cover Derry~Londonderry?
Yes. Derry~Londonderry (BT47–BT48) is within our coverage. Surveys and quotes are free.
- miles from Larne
- 73
- min drive
- 90
- Postcodes
- BT47–BT48
- Survey and quote
- Free
Road distances are routing estimates.
For homes in Derry~Londonderry we typically fit the Sigenergy SigenStor battery, with the Anker SOLIX X1 as the alternative. See our typical prices.
What matters in Derry~Londonderry
- Roofs and wiringDerry is built on steep ground, with terraced streets climbing both banks of the Foyle. That can complicate scaffolding access and, on the hillside rows, shading from the houses above and below, so we survey access constraints up front so the price does not move later.
- Getting to youDerry is one of our longer journeys from Larne, so we do not treat it as a local call-out. We travel across for the survey, the install and any aftercare visit, and agree dates with you in advance.
Planning and permissions
The Walled City and some of the Victorian streets outside it are conservation areas, and the city has many listed buildings. Panels there need planning permission. Derry City and Strabane District Council decides, and its planning pages are the first place to check.
Derry~Londonderry questions
Is solar worth it in Derry with lower sunshine than the east?
Yes, but expect a somewhat lower yield than the same roof near Belfast. We model your roof with location-specific irradiance and tell you the expected generation and payback before you commit, rather than quoting a Northern Ireland average. A south-facing roof with little shading still does well.
Does the Walled City being a conservation area stop me fitting panels?
It makes it a planning matter. Houses and buildings inside the Walled City, or listed ones anywhere, need permission, and it is a harder case on a street frontage. Properties in the newer parts of the city and across the Foyle in the Waterside are usually treated as ordinary permitted development. Check your address with the council.
Can you get scaffolding on a Derry terrace on a steep street?
Usually, but it needs planning. Narrow steep streets, parked cars and pavement width all affect how scaffolding goes up, and a street licence may be needed. We look at access at survey so any extra cost is in the fixed quote, not added after.
Free solar survey in Derry~Londonderry
Free survey. Fixed written quote.
- Free survey
- Fixed written quote
- NIE paperwork handled
- Part of the B9 Energy group, based in Larne