What Is a Plug-In Solar Kit and How Does It Work?

by Karl Dyson | May 15, 2026 | DIY Solar News, Getting Started

If you have not come across plug-in solar before, the idea can sound almost too simple. Panels in your garden or on your balcony, a cable into a wall socket, and your electricity bill goes down. It really is roughly that straightforward, but understanding the...

Plug-In Solar vs Rooftop Solar: Which One Is Right for You?

by Karl Dyson | May 15, 2026 | Costs and Savings, DIY Solar News, Getting Started

The arrival of plug-in solar in the UK does not make rooftop solar irrelevant. They are different products aimed at different situations. Understanding what each one does well helps you work out which makes sense for your home, or whether there is a case for doing...

The G98 Notification: What It Is and How to Do It

by Karl Dyson | May 15, 2026 | DIY Solar News, Getting Started, Rules and Regulations

One of the steps that catches people off guard when setting up plug-in solar is the G98 notification. It sounds bureaucratic, but the process is usually quick and straightforward. Here is what it involves and why it matters. What G98 is G98 is the engineering...

EcoFlow plug-in solar kits for UK homes: STREAM, PowerStream and battery storage explained

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...

UK plug-in solar law in 2026: what’s changed, what’s still coming, and what it means for you

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...

Lidl set to sell plug-in solar panels in the UK for around £400 — here’s everything you need to know

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...