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County Tyrone, BT78–BT79
Solar panels, batteries and EV chargers in Omagh
West Tyrone is largely rural, with long overhead lines that are exposed to storm damage. That makes battery systems with a backup gateway worth considering for outlying homes and farms.
- Free survey
- Fixed written quote
- NIE paperwork handled
- Part of the B9 Energy group, based in Larne
The short answer
Do you cover Omagh?
Yes. Omagh (BT78–BT79) is within our coverage. Surveys and quotes are free.
- miles from Larne
- 75
- min drive
- 100
- Postcodes
- BT78–BT79
- Survey and quote
- Free
Road distances are routing estimates.
For homes in Omagh we typically fit the Sigenergy SigenStor battery, with the Anker SOLIX X1 as the alternative. See our typical prices.
What matters in Omagh
- Roofs and wiringBungalows and farmhouses with oil heating dominate. If you have a hot-water cylinder with an immersion heater, pairing solar with a hot-water diverter is a quick win before you get to batteries.
- Getting to youOmagh is a long cross-country trip from Larne. Surveys, installs and any aftercare visit all start from our Larne base, so we agree each trip with you in advance.
Planning and permissions
The Sperrin Mountains Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty starts to the north of Omagh, which matters for ground-mounted arrays and new outbuildings. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council decides, and ordinary house roofs are usually permitted development unless the building is listed or in Omagh's conservation area, where panels need planning permission. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council can confirm your property's status.
Omagh questions
Is a hot-water diverter worth it on an Omagh farmhouse?
Often, if the house has a hot-water cylinder with an immersion heater, because the diverter sends spare solar into the tank instead of the grid. It is cheap compared with a battery. If hot water comes only from the oil boiler with no immersion, we will tell you the diverter will not work.
Do I need a battery with backup on a rural Omagh line?
It is worth thinking about if outages are common where you live. Only a battery fitted with a backup gateway keeps essential circuits running when the network drops. We recommend it where it solves a real problem, not as a default add-on.
Does the Sperrins AONB limit solar around Omagh?
For a roof array on an existing house or shed, rarely. The extra scrutiny is for ground-mounted systems and new structures in open countryside. Ask Fermanagh and Omagh District Council if you are planning anything free-standing near the Sperrins.
Nearby areas we cover
Free solar survey in Omagh
Free survey. Fixed written quote.
- Free survey
- Fixed written quote
- NIE paperwork handled
- Part of the B9 Energy group, based in Larne