Plug in solar

Plug-in solar offers a simpler way to generate electricity at home. Find the latest UK news, explainers and buying guides on costs, setup, potential savings and safety.

This £409 plug-in solar kit could be one of the best bundles to buy

Household could save on their electricity bills, say researchers

Electricity bills could fall under tariff change

Close aerial view of houses in the village of Bishop Monkton with solar panels on traditional bungalows showing renewable energy use in a rural North Yorkshire village.

Solar panel installations soar 407% as energy bills rise

City Plumbing's new compliant plug-in bundle could be the perfect first step into solar generation for people - thanks to the price finally coming down to a sensible level

This £432 plug-in solar kit could be the UK’s best-value bundle yet

Plug-in solar is finally in UK shops - but the bargains haven’t quite arrived yet

Best UK plug-in solar kits as prices start from £349.99

Anker's new Solarbank 4 converts solar energy into free household power - and then stores it for later use

New money-saving solar battery lands as UK plug-in rules change

Gareth Butterfield was one of the first people to see the new Stream series in the flesh

New home battery system could cut bills long after the sun goes down

Plug-in solar arrives in the UK next week - but as it stands right now, it's completely impossible to use it

The Gadget Agenda: We need to talk about plug-in solar systems

Dirty solar panels could be harming your investment potential

Dirty solar panels could be costing households £150 a year

The EcoFlow Stream 800W microinverter pairs with solar panels to convert generated energy into usable power for your home - and prices are really keen right now

Beat the plug-in solar rush: how to build a kit now for less than £400

EcoFlow's microinverter and panels bundle is a bargain at the moment - and it's the perfect foundation for your DIY solar setup

Save £150 on plug-in solar kit before they become legal in Britain

We could be popping to the shops for a plug-in solar kit by the end of the summer

Plug-in solar gets UK launch date as bargain kits prepare to hit shops

A simple solar setup can cost as little as £300 - and it'll soon be perfectly legal to plug it in

Government approves plug-in solar for UK in cheap energy shake-up

Dirt cheap solar systems are finally a thing - and it'll soon be as simple as plugging them into the wall

Plug in solar

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