Solar Panel Payment Plans: Making Solar Affordable in NI
Flexible payment arrangements have become standard across Northern Ireland’s solar installation market, with over 70% of installers now offering some form of extended payment option. These arrangements often make monthly solar payments comparable to achieved electricity savings, creating net-positive cash flow from installation completion. The expansion of payment plans reflects installer recognition that upfront cost […]
Government Solar Schemes NI: Past, Present and Future
Northern Ireland’s renewable energy policy has undergone dramatic shifts over the past fifteen years, from generous feed-in tariffs that made solar installations highly profitable to current minimal support that relies primarily on market economics. The Renewable Heat Incentive scandal fundamentally altered government appetite for renewable energy subsidies, creating a cautious approach that prioritises fiscal responsibility […]
Solar Panel Grants Northern Ireland 2025: What’s Available?
The landscape of solar panel grants in Northern Ireland has shifted significantly since the end of the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme and other support programmes. Current government funding focuses primarily on business installations rather than domestic properties, leaving homeowners with fewer direct grant opportunities than in previous years. However, indirect support through tax policy and […]