Full Solar System Cost 2026

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Full system cost
The complete package: panels + battery + EV charger + diverter = £10,500-£18,600.

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How much does a complete solar system cost?

Full UK solar system costs 2026 (0% VAT): PANELS ONLY (4kW): £5,500-£8,000. + BATTERY (10kWh): +£4,000-£6,000. + EV CHARGER (Zappi): +£800-£1,100. + HOT WATER DIVERTER (iBoost+): +£200-£500. + BIRD PROOFING: +£300-£600. FULL PACKAGE: £10,800-£16,200. Larger system (6kW + 13kWh + Zappi + Eddi): £14,000-£22,000. ANNUAL SAVINGS from full package: £1,300-£1,800 (home + EV + hot water). PAYBACK: 8-12 years on full package.

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