Plug-in solar is here.
Cut your electricity bill.
Small solar panels that plug into a normal socket. No installer. No wiring. Legal across the UK from 27 August 2026.
Everything you need to know
Plug-in solar just became legal across the UK. Here is what it is, what it saves you, and which kits are worth your money.
What is plug-in solar?
How a tiny solar system can plug into your wall socket - and why the UK just made it legal.
How much can you save?
Government says up to £110 a year. We break down what affects your real savings.
Best plug-in solar kits
UKSOL, EcoFlow, Anker and more - compare the kits available on the UK market.
Popular kits right now
We update this as the UK market opens. Prices change - always check the retailer for the latest.
EcoFlow STREAM 800W Kit
Our overall pick. EcoFlow is the government-named technology partner for the UK plug-in solar rollout, and the STREAM is a proven balcony/garden system. Start panel-only and add battery storage later without replacing anything.
From £499 (panels + microinverter); battery add-on from £699
Check price ↗UKSOL Pro Compact 515W Plug-In Solar Kit
The first compliant plug-in solar kit available on UK high streets, launched at Argos on 27 August 2026. A 515W single-panel system with an 800W smart microinverter and adjustable hybrid mount - everything in the box.
£599 at Argos (first compliant kit on UK high streets)
Check price ↗Anker SOLIX RS40P 800W
Anker maxes out the 800W UK legal cap with two 400W panels and the RS40 microinverter. Strong build quality, clear documentation and one of the longest inverter warranties in the UK market.
Around £899 for the base kit; undercuts EcoFlow on price per watt
Check price ↗Latest guides
Plug-in solar payback explained: how long until it pays for itself?
Plug-in solar kits cost £400-£1,300. Here is how to work out your real payback period - and why most UK homes should see payback within 4-8 years.
Plug-in solar for renters and flat dwellers: a practical UK guide
Plug-in solar is one of the few home energy upgrades renters and flat dwellers can actually do. Here is how to make it work in a rented home, on a balcony, or without a garden.
Do you need a battery for plug-in solar? The honest UK guide
A battery turns daylight solar into evening power, but it adds £700-£1,300 to the cost. Here is how to decide whether a battery is worth it for your home.
Quick questions
Do I need an installer?
No. Plug-in solar kits connect to a standard UK socket using a microinverter. No MCS certification needed for typical kits.
Is it really legal?
Yes - plug-in solar became legal across England, Scotland and Wales on 27 August 2026 under SI 2026 No. 848.
Can I use it in a flat or rented home?
Usually yes. Balcony and window mounting means no structural changes - one of the main reasons plug-in solar took off in Germany.