Installer directory
Solar installers in Northern Ireland.
Explore Northern Ireland solar installers by location and service. A public review record is a useful starting point; your roof, quote and aftercare still matter.
How this directory is compiled
Entries are ordered by public review volume. We do not accept payment for placement. Ratings were checked 6 September 2026; confirm current details with the installer and check certification on the official MCS register.
The directory and our participating quote network are different. A listing does not mean an installer will receive your quote request.
13 installers listed · ordered by review volume
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Start Solar UK & Ireland
Lisburn, County Antrim
The highest review volume of any installer in Northern Ireland, and one of the few operating at scale across both NI and the Republic.
- Services
- Home solar, Commercial, Battery storage, EV chargers
- Published accreditations
- MCS, RECC, NAPIT
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Lisburn, Belfast, Craigavon, Newry. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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Solarfix NI Ltd
Newtownabbey, County Antrim
A perfect 5.0 across more than 270 reviews, which is the strongest rating-to-volume combination in the NI market. Strong on agricultural and off-grid work.
- Services
- Home solar, Commercial, Agricultural, Battery storage, EV chargers
- Published accreditations
- MCS, NICEIC, RECC, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Belfast, Newtownabbey, Antrim, Ballymena. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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Bluebuild Energy
Newtownards, County Down
The most heavily accredited installer on this list, with a full ISO management-systems stack that matters more for commercial and new-build work than for a standard domestic roof.
- Services
- Home solar, Commercial, Battery storage
- Published accreditations
- MCS, RECC, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Newtownards, Bangor, Belfast, Down. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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EECO
Newtownards, County Down
Specialises in single-day domestic installations, which suits homeowners who want minimal disruption over a bespoke system design.
- Services
- Home solar, Battery storage
- Published accreditations
- MCS
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Newtownards, Bangor, Belfast, Down. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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bee SOLAR
Holywood, County Down
Trades as Billington Energy & Electrical, so brings a long electrical-contracting history to solar. Noted for the visual neatness of array layouts.
- Services
- Home solar, Commercial, Agricultural, Repairs & maintenance
- Published accreditations
- MCS, RECC, NICEIC, ECA
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Holywood, Belfast, Bangor, Lisburn. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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Solid Power Ltd
Cookstown, County Tyrone
The strongest mid-Ulster option, and reviewers consistently single out installation tidiness and aftercare over headline price.
- Services
- Home solar, Commercial, Agricultural, Battery storage
- Published accreditations
- Confirm with installer
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Cookstown, Magherafelt, Dungannon, Omagh. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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DSA Solar
Newtownards, County Down
A small operation with a perfect rating and fast turnaround, frequently mentioned for getting systems live within a couple of days.
- Services
- Home solar, Battery storage, EV chargers
- Published accreditations
- Confirm with installer
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Newtownards, Bangor, Belfast. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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HS Renewables Solar PV
Londonderry, County Londonderry
One of very few well-reviewed installers actually based in the north west, so worth a quote if you are outside the Belfast travel radius. Also fits wind turbines.
- Services
- Home solar, Commercial, Agricultural, Battery storage
- Published accreditations
- MCS
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Derry/Londonderry, Strabane, Limavady, Coleraine. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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Encom Energy
Belfast, County Antrim
TrustMark registered as well as MCS, which adds a second layer of consumer redress. Leans toward bespoke system design across all sizes.
- Services
- Home solar, Commercial, Battery storage
- Published accreditations
- MCS, RECC, NAPIT, TrustMark
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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Surge Renewables
Antrim, County Antrim
Covers both NI and the Republic, and combines solar with wider home-energy work including heating.
- Services
- Home solar, Commercial, Battery storage, EV chargers
- Published accreditations
- Confirm with installer
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Antrim, Ballymena, Belfast. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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Clover Energy Systems
Moira, County Down
Reviews repeatedly mention no-pressure sales, which is worth noting in a market where high-pressure tactics are the most common complaint.
- Services
- Home solar, Commercial, Battery storage, EV chargers
- Published accreditations
- Confirm with installer
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Moira, Craigavon, Lisburn, Lurgan. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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Blue Sky Energy Ltd
Belfast, County Antrim
A solar-only specialist rather than a general electrical firm that added panels, with two decades of combined team experience.
- Services
- Home solar, Commercial, Battery storage
- Published accreditations
- MCS
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Belfast, Lisburn, Down. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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Suno Solar
Ballyclare, County Antrim
One of the few NI installers that will take on repairs and faults on systems somebody else installed, which is genuinely hard to find.
- Services
- Home solar, Battery storage, EV chargers, Repairs & maintenance
- Published accreditations
- Confirm with installer
Coverage and checks
Areas listed: Ballyclare, Belfast, Larne, Antrim. Rating checked 6 September 2026. Confirm availability for your postcode and current certification before proceeding.
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Before you choose
A rating is only the start.
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Check the company and certification
Confirm the trading name, MCS registration and insurance.
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Compare like-for-like equipment
Ask for panel, inverter and battery models with a full installed price.
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Ask who handles aftercare
Understand workmanship cover and the process for reporting a fault.
Questions about choosing an installer
Who are the best solar panel installers in Northern Ireland?
On public review volume and rating, the most established NI installers are Start Solar (Lisburn, 4.9 from 448 reviews), Solarfix NI (Newtownabbey, 5.0 from 275), Bluebuild Energy (Newtownards, 4.7 from 160) and EECO (Newtownards, 5.0 from 134). Review volume is a measure of track record, not of whether a firm suits your particular roof. A smaller local installer is often the better choice for a straightforward domestic job, which is why we recommend comparing at least three quotes.
How do I check an installer is MCS certified?
Search the official MCS register at mcscertified.com by company name or postcode. The register shows the certification number, the technologies the installer is certified for, and whether the certification is currently active. Certifications listed on this page reflect what each installer publishes and were last checked on the date shown, so always confirm on the register before you sign anything.
Are the biggest installers the best ones?
Not necessarily. Larger installers have more capacity, longer trading histories and usually faster scheduling. Smaller firms often give you a more personal service and direct access to the person who designed your system. The trade-off that matters most is aftercare: ask any installer, large or small, what happens when you report a fault in year six.
Does this page cover every solar installer in Northern Ireland?
No. This is a curated list of NI-based installers with a verifiable public review record, not a complete trade directory. There are active installers we have not listed, particularly newer firms and those in Fermanagh and Armagh where our coverage is thinnest. If you are outside our listed coverage areas, comparing quotes is the fastest way to find who actually serves your postcode.
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