by Karl Dyson | May 16, 2026 | Blog, Getting Started, News
I should probably come clean about something. I started Solar Plugin UK to help people understand plug-in solar — the rules, the costs, the products, how it all works. What I did not anticipate was how much material my own attempts to actually get a system installed...
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 | 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 | Buying Guide, DIY Solar News
EcoFlow is the government’s named technology partner for the UK plug-in solar rollout, and they make two products that are relevant to UK buyers in 2026: the STREAM and the PowerStream. They are not the same thing, and choosing the wrong one is an easy mistake...
by Karl Dyson | May 16, 2026 | DIY Solar News, Getting Started
The UK passed two million solar installations in March 2026, according to figures published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. It is a milestone that would have seemed ambitious just a few years ago, and the numbers behind it tell an interesting story...
