Solar + Boiler Replacement

Should I get solar when replacing my boiler?

When your gas boiler needs replacing, you have a once-in-15-year opportunity: OPTION A — NEW GAS BOILER: Cost: £2,000-£4,000. Running cost: £800-£1,200/yr. Lifespan: 10-15 years. Fossil fuel lock-in. OPTION B — HEAT PUMP + SOLAR: Heat pump cost: £11,000 - £7,500 BUS grant = £3,500. Solar cost: £5,500-£9,000. Combined: £9,000-£12,500. Running cost WITH solar: £200-£400/yr. Lifespan: 15-20+ years. SAVINGS: Option B saves £400-£800/yr vs Option A. Over 15 years: £6,000-£12,000 saved. Plus: property value increase, EPC improvement, energy independence, no gas standing charge. THE MATHS: Option B costs £5,000-£8,500 more upfront but saves £6,000-£12,000 over its lifetime. Net result: you PROFIT by switching.