Plug-in solar guides
Everything about plug-in and balcony solar in the UK, from the rules to what it saves, all from official sources.
The rules
Everything in one place.
How to register
The legal step.
Set it up safely
Where it goes and the checks.
Planning permission
When you need it, and the new rules for houses in England.
Renting
Asking your landlord, with a message you can copy.
Flats and balconies
Leases, fire safety, cladding and timber balconies.
Sockets and wiring
Which socket, why no extension leads, and the fuse box check.
Which way to face it
South, east, west or upright: what each makes.
Does it work in winter?
Month by month, what a kit makes in the UK.
The 800W limit
Why 800W, and what happens with bigger panels.
How many kits can I have?
One per home for now, and the plan to change it.
Batteries
Why kits with built-in batteries aren't covered yet.
Northern Ireland
Where plug-in solar stands there.
Do I get paid for spare power?
Where the savings really come from.
Plug-in vs rooftop solar
Cost, savings and who each one suits.
Where to buy
Which shops are selling kits, and how to check one is approved.
Before you buy
The checklist: permission, insurance, warranty and recycling.
Savings by city
What a kit makes and saves in 30 UK towns and cities.
Kit makers
Every maker with an approved kit, and their models.