Plug-in solar for UK homes. Independently reviewed.

The UK's independent guide to the new plug-in solar market. Honest reviews, savings calculators, and everything you need to know before you buy.

£76–98 saving per year
800W max output
4–7 yrs typical payback

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The UK Plug-In Solar Consultation: What It Says and How to Respond Before 30 June

DESNZ's plug-in solar consultation closes 30 June 2026. We decode every section, explain what it means for buyers, and give you template responses to submit in 5 minutes.

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What is plug-in solar?

Plug in, save money

Solar panels that connect to a standard UK socket. No electrician needed once BSI-certified kits arrive.

800W, £100+/year saved

A typical kit saves £100–180 per year on electricity. Pays for itself in 3–5 years.

Regulations moving fast

The UK is legalising plug-in solar in stages. We track every regulation change so you don't have to.

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£98

Modelled annual saving from an 800W plug-in solar kit in southern England

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Based on Ofgem July–September 2026 price cap (26.11p/kWh), south-facing orientation, 50% self-consumption

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