by Karl Dyson | May 17, 2026 | DIY Solar News, News, Renters and Flats
The government’s decision to legalise plug-in solar in the UK in 2026 was partly driven by a very specific group of people: flat dwellers. Around five million UK homes are flats. Most have no access to a suitable roof. Rooftop solar has always been someone...
by Karl Dyson | May 17, 2026 | DIY Solar News, News, Renters and Flats
The single most important factor in getting landlord permission for plug-in solar is framing the request correctly. Vague requests get vague or negative responses. A clear, factual email that answers the questions before they are asked gets a much quicker yes. Here is...
by Karl Dyson | May 17, 2026 | DIY Solar News, News, Renters and Flats
The portability of plug-in solar is one of its defining advantages over rooftop solar, and it is one of the reasons the government specifically targeted renters and flat-dwellers when pushing for legalisation. You are not investing in a building you do not own. You...
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 | 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 15, 2026 | DIY Solar News, Renters and Flats, Rules and Regulations
One of the main reasons the government pushed to legalise plug-in solar was renters. Around five million UK homes are flats or rented properties where the occupants have had no practical route to generate their own electricity. Plug-in solar changes that, but knowing...
