☀️ Solar PV vs Solar Thermal: Which Is Best for Your London Home?

At A&C Heating and Plumbing Ltd, we support homeowners in North and West London in making smart, future-ready decisions. Two of the most popular renewable systems today are Solar PV and Solar Thermal — but which one is best suited for your property?

Solar PV (Photovoltaic):
Generates electricity from sunlight to power your home or sell back to the grid. Ideal for reducing electric bills, powering appliances, and even charging electric vehicles.

Solar Thermal:
Uses sunlight to heat your water. Perfect for lowering gas bills and reducing boiler usage.

Solar PV (Photovoltaic)

• Generates electricity from light
• Lighting, appliances, EV charging, grid export
• 15–22% (electric conversion)
• Battery or grid (SEG scheme)
• East/South/West-facing roofs
• Higher due to inverter & batteries

Solar Thermal

• Heats water for domestic use
• Hot water for taps, showers, heating support
• 60–80% (heat conversion)
• Hot water cylinder
• Best with South-facing roofs
• More affordable upfront

Choose Solar PV if:

• You want to cut electricity costs

• You have high daytime usage or own an EV

• You’re considering battery storage

• You want to export energy and benefit from SEG

Choose Solar Thermal if:

• Your priority is hot water efficiency

• You already have a compatible hot water cylinder

• You’re looking for a cost-effective solar solution

• You want to reduce reliance on your gas boiler

• We proudly install and service renewable systems in areas including:

  📍 North London: Islington, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Barnet
  📍 West London: Ealing, Hammersmith, Harrow, Brent, Kensington

  Whether you live in a modern flat or a period home, our team will assess your space and recommend a solar system tailored to your energy use and roof type.

“We chose A&C for our solar PV system in Camden and couldn’t be happier. The install was quick, and we’re already seeing savings.”
— Helen D., North London

“Great advice and a smooth process for our solar thermal upgrade. Now we have free hot water most of the year!”
— Sam R., Ealing

• 15+ years serving local London homes

• Fully certified with Gas Safe, MCS, and RECC

• Honest, detailed consultations

• Clean, professional installations

• Grant support and post-installation service

We make the solar switch easy, affordable, and future-proof.

Ready to explore the benefits of solar power for your home?

📲 Call us now: [Your Phone Number]
📩 Email: info@ac-heating-plumbing.co.uk

Let us help you choose the right system — or combine both for maximum savings!