Yes, you can! If you’re looking to reduce energy bills and make your home more eco-friendly, combining a solar thermal system with your existing boiler is a smart move — especially for homes in North and West London.
🌞 How Does Solar Thermal Work with a Boiler?
A solar thermal system collects heat from the sun using roof-mounted panels. That heat is used to warm water stored in a hot water cylinder. Your boiler then tops up the water temperature only when needed — saving energy and money.
This system is ideal if you want:
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Hot water powered by free, renewable solar energy
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To keep your existing gas or combi boiler
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A more sustainable heating setup
🛠️ What Do You Need to Use Solar Thermal with a Boiler?
To integrate solar thermal with your boiler, you’ll need:
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✅ A solar-compatible hot water cylinder (with two coils)
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✅ A modern boiler that accepts pre-heated water
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✅ Roof space for 2–4 solar thermal panels
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✅ A controller to manage solar + boiler inputs
💡 Works Best With:
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Conventional or system boilers
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Homes with high hot water demand
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Families wanting to cut energy bills long-term
Note: Some combi boilers (on-demand water heaters) may not be compatible unless modified or replaced with a system that includes a cylinder.
✅ Advantages of Solar Thermal + Boiler Setup
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✔️ Lower utility bills year-round
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✔️ Reduces strain on your boiler
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✔️ Cuts down CO₂ emissions
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✔️ Government incentives may be available
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✔️ Ideal pairing with boilers from brands like Vaillant, Worcester Bosch, Ideal, Baxi, and Viessmann
🛠️ Installed by Experts in North & West London
At A&C Heating and Plumbing Ltd., we specialise in:
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🔧 Solar thermal installation
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🔧 Boiler & cylinder integration
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🔧 Full heating upgrades
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🌍 Service across Barnet, Edgware, Kentish Town, Camden, Haringey, Ealing, Acton, Hounslow, Chiswick, and more
📞 Ready to Upgrade?
Call A&C Heating and Plumbing Ltd. today for a free consultation and discover how you can save on energy with solar thermal heating.
📲 Call Us: 0779 559 5757