by Karl Dyson | May 15, 2026 | Costs and Savings, DIY Solar News, Getting Started
The arrival of plug-in solar in the UK does not make rooftop solar irrelevant. They are different products aimed at different situations. Understanding what each one does well helps you work out which makes sense for your home, or whether there is a case for doing...
by Karl Dyson | May 15, 2026 | Costs and Savings, DIY Solar News, Getting Started
The most common objection to solar in the UK is the weather. It is a fair question. But the data on how much electricity solar panels actually generate in the UK might surprise you, and the answer has a bigger effect on plug-in solar payback times than most people...
by Karl Dyson | May 15, 2026 | Buying Guide, DIY Solar News
The plug-in solar market in the UK is still young, and not every product on sale has been designed with UK regulations in mind. A few straightforward checks before you buy will save you problems later, both with compliance and with the amount of electricity the system...
by Karl Dyson | May 15, 2026 | DIY Solar News, Getting Started
The UK is not inventing plug-in solar. Germany has had a functioning, legal, mass-market for these systems since 2023, and the results are striking. Over 1.5 million German households now run plug-in solar kits, with 426,000 new installations registered in 2025 alone....
by Karl Dyson | Apr 28, 2026 | DIY Solar Articles, DIY Solar News, DIY Solar Products
EcoFlow is one of the most recognised names in plug-in solar, and for good reason. The company has sold over a million plug-in solar systems across Europe, was named as an official UK government partner for the plug-in solar rollout in March 2026, and currently offers...
