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 | 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...
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 | 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...
