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 15, 2026 | Buying Guide, DIY Solar News
When the government announced the legalisation of plug-in solar in March 2026, it named three retailers as partners in the rollout: Lidl, Amazon and Iceland. EcoFlow was confirmed as the technology partner. Since then, the big question has been when exactly these kits...
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...