Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK tomorrow but will you be buying one?

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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

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Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from August 27, but will you be buying one? Have your say in our poll.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from August 27 These lower-cost solar panels are ideal for renters and flat owners We want to hear from you in our poll below will you be buying one? Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from August 27 , which makes that date a pretty significant one in the UK's energy history.

That's because these kits are, in theory, a much more affordable and user-friendly way to bring the bill-cutting benefits of solar power to your home. The UK government estimates that plug-in panels could save households
up to 70-110 a year on their energy bills. For renters and flat owners with little roof space, they represent a long-awaited new alternative to pricey rooftop installations. Instead, as their name suggests, you can theoretically plug them directly into your mains electricity, and place them outdoors in places like balcony railings, fences, garden sheds or patios. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

However, despite their promised savings, early plug-in solar kits aren't exactly cheap. Early options that have gained regulatory approval, such as
the UKSOL Plug-In Solar Pro Compact 460W Ground Mount Kit , will start at 699 from retailers, and it isn't yet clear when we'll be able to buy them
directly from the likes of Lidl, Amazon and Currys. (Image credit: Getty Images / imageBROKER / Robert Poorten) Other potential drawbacks include limitations on where you can actually install plug-in solar (in some cases, you may need planning permission ) and the fact that you can't currently connect your panels to a battery, without professional help. For many,
plug-in batteries are the real game-changer , and some will be waiting for those to become legal before diving into plug-in solar. You may like UK government says plug-in solar panels will be legal from August 27 First plug-in solar kits get regulatory green light in UK Solar energy sets new UK record as plug-in solar kits head for shelves

But now we want to hear from you are you planning to buy a plug-in solar kit when they become legal on August 27? Vote in our poll below and let us know your thoughts in the comments too. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.



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