by Karl Dyson | May 15, 2026 | Costs and Savings, DIY Solar News
The headline figure doing the rounds is £110 a year in savings. The government used it in their March 2026 announcement, and it has appeared in most of the press coverage since. It is a reasonable ballpark, but the actual saving you get depends on several things that...
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 | 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...
by Karl Dyson | Apr 28, 2026 | DIY Solar Articles, DIY Solar Legislation, DIY Solar News
For years, plug-in solar panels were technically illegal in the UK. Not because they were dangerous — millions of them were already in use across Germany, the Netherlands, and France — but because the UK’s electrical wiring regulations simply hadn’t been...
by Karl Dyson | Apr 28, 2026 | DIY Solar Articles, DIY Solar News, DIY Solar Products
Lidl is on track to become the first UK supermarket to put plug-in solar panels on its shelves — and it could happen within months. The discount retailer is working with the UK government to bring affordable solar kits to British high streets at prices starting at...
