by Karl Dyson | May 17, 2026 | DIY Solar News, News, Renters and Flats
Student housing is an interesting case for plug-in solar. Many students live in rented houses or flats — precisely the type of property the government had in mind when legalising plug-in solar. But there are a couple of specifics about student living that affect...
by Karl Dyson | May 17, 2026 | Costs and Savings, DIY Solar News, News
If you have looked into rooftop solar, you will have come across the Smart Export Guarantee — the scheme under which energy suppliers pay households for surplus solar electricity exported to the grid. Rates vary but can add meaningfully to the financial return on a...
by Karl Dyson | May 17, 2026 | DIY Solar News, Getting Started, News
One of the questions that does not get asked often enough before people buy a plug-in solar kit is how the panels actually stay in place. The marketing photos show them neatly clipped to a balcony railing in bright sunshine. What they do not show is a January gale...
by Karl Dyson | May 17, 2026 | DIY Solar News, News, Renters and Flats
Getting your landlord to agree to plug-in solar is often more straightforward than people expect. The key is asking in the right way. Landlords who say no to vague requests about “putting solar panels on the property” often say yes when they understand...
by Karl Dyson | May 17, 2026 | Costs and Savings, DIY Solar News, Getting Started, News, Rules and Regulations
Plug-in solar in the UK moved from a regulatory grey area to a legal, government-backed technology in the space of a few months in early 2026. If you have questions about how it works, whether it is right for your home, what the rules are, or how to actually get...
by Karl Dyson | May 17, 2026 | DIY Solar News, Getting Started, News
There is a frustrating gap in the UK plug-in solar experience that nobody talks about much. The government has legalised the systems. The regulations are updated. The products are available. And then you try to find someone to fit your panels and you run into a wall....
