by Karl Dyson | May 16, 2026 | Buying Guide, DIY Solar News, Getting Started
One of the advantages of plug-in solar over rooftop systems is flexibility. You are not limited to wherever your roof happens to face. Panels can go on a balcony railing, a garden fence, a shed roof, a wall bracket or a ground-mounted frame. Each option produces...
by Karl Dyson | May 16, 2026 | DIY Solar News, Rules and Regulations
The wiring regulations for plug-in solar in the UK were updated on 15 April 2026 through BS 7671 Amendment 4. That dealt with the installation side: how the system connects to a home’s circuits and what the output limits are. What it did not do is define exactly...
by Karl Dyson | May 16, 2026 | DIY Solar News, Getting Started, Rules and Regulations
The vast majority of UK homes can accommodate a plug-in solar system without any electrical work beyond the standard installation steps. But there is one area worth checking before you buy, particularly in older properties: the type of RCD protection in your consumer...
by Karl Dyson | May 16, 2026 | DIY Solar News, Getting Started
One of the most common questions people ask before buying a plug-in solar system is whether it will keep their home running if the power goes out. The answer, for a standard panel-only system, is no. Understanding why, and what the alternatives are, is worth doing...
by Karl Dyson | May 16, 2026 | Buying Guide, Costs and Savings, DIY Solar News
The UK plug-in solar market in May 2026 is in an interesting position. The regulations have been updated, kits are available from EcoFlow and specialist retailers, but the BSI product standard has not yet been published and the big retail launches at Lidl, Amazon and...
