Getting Solar Installed should I get extra panels/batteries/inverters for EV Charger and Heat Pump

HELP / ADVICE

I’ve decided to bite the bullet and get solar installed for my property. My annual electricity consumption is about 3370 kWh and gas 12k kWh (combi boiler). We’ve got a quote for ten panels Aiko, sunsynk 5kwh inverter and 5.32kwh battery. Cost would be 7.5k. Am thinking of future proofing my property as would be replacing the boiler with a heat pump in around 5-10 years and potentially getting an EV car in about 5 years. Would it be worth upgrading to a 8kwh inverter, 13 panels and an extra battery? We’ve got a quote of around 10.2k for the upsize. Also, any considerations about being able to export more energy in the summer months with a bigger battery etc? The combi boiler is about 4 years old, still going strong and serviced every year.

Posted Jun 3, 2026, 11:43 AM UTC

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