Plug-in solar guides.
Straightforward answers about the rules, installation, costs and products.
The basics
Rules & safety
Is plug-in solar legal in Britain?
The August 2026 change, the 800W limit and why the complete system matters.
UK plug-in solar regulations & safety
Evidence, mounting, electrics and registration: the checks to make before buying.
Can you use a battery with plug-in solar?
Why solar-only devices and plug-in battery systems have different rules.
How to register plug-in solar
What network registration is for, what details to keep and where uncertainty needs checking.
Your home
Balcony solar in the UK
Sunlight, railing strength, permissions and realistic balcony generation.
Plug-in solar for gardens & sheds
Ground-mounted panels, sheds and small flat roofs: what to consider.
Plug-in solar for renters & flats
Tenancies, leases, shared buildings and the decision to buy small solar.
Costs & savings
Choosing a system
Plug-in solar vs rooftop solar
When small plug-in systems help, and when to compare professionally installed solar.
Choosing a safe solar panel mount
How to compare ground, wall, roof and railing mounting without improvising the structure.
How to read a plug-in solar product listing
The claims, documents and missing details to check before following a retailer link.