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How to Set Up Overnight Battery Charging on the SolisCloud App

Peter — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:12:37 +0000

Most Solar PV Systems installed by First Class Solar in Northern Ireland include solar batteries. With battery costs decreasing by a huge 90% over the last ten years, installing solar batteries has become an extremely cost-effective way for NI homeowners to save money on electricity bills. As a homeowner in Northern Ireland with a First Class Solar and battery system, the next step to save…

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Solar Panel Production in Northern Ireland in 2024/2025

Peter — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:48:46 +0000

Whether you have a home or a business in Northern Ireland, you may be considering installing solar panels as a cheaper and more environmentally friendly option for your energy production. Often, people from Northern Ireland have concerns about the performance of Solar PV systems due to the amount of cloud cover, but we’re here to set the record straight. We’ve collated real-world results from…

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Solar Batteries in Northern Ireland: Day/Night Tariffs Explained

Peter — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:17:33 +0000

Nowadays, the vast majority of First Class Solar domestic installations include a solar (Lithium-Ion) battery. We’ve noticed a huge increase in the popularity of solar batteries, alongside a reduction in their prices, while seeing the massive benefits batteries provide to our customers in Northern Ireland. One of the key points in maximising the benefits of the batteries is making use of the…

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Heat Pumps vs Solar in Northern Ireland: The First Class Solar Perspective

Peter — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:19:53 +0000

Choosing between solar panels and heat pumps can be a tough decision for homeowners in Northern Ireland. Both technologies reduce your carbon footprint, cut down on energy bills, and can boost your home’s energy efficiency. But which one offers the best return on investment? Here’s the First Class Solar perspective. Disclaimer: As solar experts, we may be a little biased – but after lots of…

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Dungannon Solar Panel Case Study

Peter — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:06:56 +0000

When Mr K from Dungannon reached out to First Class Solar in August 2024, he was searching for ways to lower his electricity bills and make his home more energy efficient. Just one year later, his solar PV and battery system has helped him save over £1,000, while also earning from the excess electricity sent back to the grid. Here’s how First Class Solar helped Mr K design and install a high…

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Lurgan Solar Panel Case Study

Peter — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:13:31 +0000

We love sharing real-life examples of how our solar panel installations across Northern Ireland help homeowners cut their electricity bills and gain energy independence. From Belfast to Lurgan and beyond, First Class Solar customers are seeing the benefits of renewable energy every day. In this case study, we’re focusing on a recent solar installation in Lurgan, County Armagh.

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Belfast Solar Panel Case Study | First Class Solar

Peter — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:40:24 +0000

Are you thinking of getting solar panels, but you’re not sure about what this looks like in a real-life scenario? Our next series of blogs will go over case studies of systems that First Class Solar have installed across Northern Ireland, with our first one set in Belfast. This customer, James, contacted us by responding to an advert he saw on our Facebook. One of our solar…

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Guide to the SolisCloud App

Peter — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:12:31 +0000

Now you’ve got solar, you’ve installed one of the most popular and reliable inverter brands in the entire industry: Solis. When you get a system through First Class Solar, our technician will set up your solar monitoring app at your post-installation visit. With a Solis inverter, this app is called “SolisCloud.” This blog will run through some of the most common parts of SolisCloud and how to…

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What to Expect on Your Solar Install Day

Peter — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:21:21 +0000

So now you’ve decided to go ahead with the solar PV system for your home, you’ve taken your time to look over the proposed design, knuckled down the details of your system and signed your contract with First Class Solar. Congratulations!! Here’s to 25+ years of savings! What happens next on the day of your Solar Install? You’re contacted again by our team…

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Our Director’s Insight on The Pros and Cons of Solar Energy

Peter — Wed, 28 May 2025 08:37:29 +0000

In our previous blog, we discussed the general advantages and disadvantages of solar panels for residential homes in Northern Ireland. To complement this, we thought it might be helpful to share the personal take of First Class Solar’s director, Peter McCarty. With 7 years of experience in the solar industry across both Northern Ireland and Australia, Peter has seen just about everything—from…

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