Newry — city and South Armagh/Down
Hillside homes and border commutes: solar for Newry.
Newry is about 50 minutes from Belfast on the A1, and we cover the city, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Bessbrook, Camlough and the country towards Crossmaglen on regular South Down runs.
Local knowledge
How we work in Newry.
Newry climbs. A lot of the city's housing sits on the slopes either side of the canal and the river, which means roofs at every orientation — and that's fine: we design across two faces where it helps, so an east–west roof still performs. The newer estates on the edges of the city and along the Warrenpoint road tend to have simple, unshaded roofs; the Victorian terraces in the centre usually want a rear-face array and a board check first. Bessbrook, Camlough and the villages bring bigger plots and outbuildings.
Newry's cross-border economy means long commutes in both directions and a lot of EVs on the driveways, so a solar-aware home charger and a battery that carries the evening are the usual pairing. Warrenpoint and Rostrevor sit on the lough and get the coastal spec — marine-grade fixings, properly rated enclosures. Commercial solar and workplace charging around the city's business parks are quoted on the same runs.
What we install
Every service, available in Newry.
Solar panels
Designed for your roof, installed in a day or two, certified by NICEIC electricians. From £4,200, 0% VAT.
Battery storage
Hinen, Sigenergy and EcoFlow systems that bank daylight for the evening. Solar + battery from £6,750.
EV charging
OZEV-approved home charge points from £625 installed, solar-aware where it makes sense.
Backup power
Whole-home or essentials backup that rides through outages.
Hot water diverters
myenergi eddi turns spare generation into hot water.
Electrical & EICRs
Board upgrades, certification and fault-finding from £180 +VAT EICRs.
Commercial solar
Rooftop systems for offices, shops and industrial units — designed on real consumption data.
Commercial EV charging
Workplace bays with billing, load management and the grant paperwork handled.
NICEIC approved
Electricians in Newry.
Landlords across the city book EICRs from £180 +VAT with digital certificates, and the terraced stock keeps consumer unit replacements coming — the sensible first step before a charger or battery.
We trace faults methodically and certify the fix, add circuits for garden rooms and home offices, and fit smart heating controls. NICEIC certification across all of it.
Newry questions
Asked locally, answered straight.
My Newry house has an east–west roof — is solar still worth it?
Usually yes. An east–west split spreads generation across the day rather than peaking at noon, which often matches a household's usage better. We model both faces at survey and quote off the real figure.
Do you cover Warrenpoint, Rostrevor and Bessbrook?
Yes — and Camlough, Crossmaglen and the country between. South Down is a regular run for us on the same price basis as Belfast.
Are there planning restrictions in Rostrevor or the older parts of Newry?
Most domestic solar is permitted development in NI, but conservation areas and listed buildings carry extra conditions, particularly for roof faces visible from the street. We check the address before anything is ordered.
Is an EV charger worth it with a cross-border commute?
Very much so — home charging overnight on a cheap rate beats public charging on either side of the border, and a solar-aware charger uses your surplus at weekends. From £625 installed, OZEV-approved.
How is the system connected to NIE Networks?
G98 notification after install for smaller systems; a G99 application approved first for larger solar-plus-battery systems. We handle it and design to any export limit set.
Ready when Newry is.
Free survey, honest numbers, NICEIC certification — and 0% VAT on solar and batteries.