Can I Use Solar Thermal with My Existing Boiler?

integrate solar thermal with your boiler in Can i use solar thermal with my existing boiler

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:

  • Hot water powered by free, renewable solar energy

  • To keep your existing gas or combi boiler

  • 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:

  • ✅ A solar-compatible hot water cylinder (with two coils)

  • ✅ A modern boiler that accepts pre-heated water

  • ✅ Roof space for 2–4 solar thermal panels

  • ✅ A controller to manage solar + boiler inputs

💡 Works Best With:

  • Conventional or system boilers

  • Homes with high hot water demand

  • 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

  • ✔️ Lower utility bills year-round

  • ✔️ Reduces strain on your boiler

  • ✔️ Cuts down CO₂ emissions

  • ✔️ Government incentives may be available

  • ✔️ 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:

  • 🔧 Solar thermal installation

  • 🔧 Boiler & cylinder integration

  • 🔧 Full heating upgrades

  • 🌍 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