Last updated: 24 May 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using Solar Plugin UK. By accessing or using this website you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
1. Who we are
Solar Plugin UK (solarpluginuk.com) is an independent information website. We are not a registered electrical contractor, not a certified solar installer, not a qualified electrician, and not an authorised or accredited authority on electrical safety, solar energy, or UK building regulations. We are a privately run editorial resource providing general information and guidance to UK consumers interested in plug-in solar.
2. Information only — not professional advice
All content published on Solar Plugin UK — including articles, guides, FAQs, product reviews, savings calculations, wiring diagrams, and regulatory summaries — is provided for general information purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes professional electrical, legal, financial, structural, or regulatory advice.
We are not qualified to advise on your specific installation, property, electrical system, or personal circumstances. You must consult a qualified, registered electrician before carrying out any electrical work, including connecting any plug-in solar system to your home’s electrical installation.
3. Always consult a qualified electrician
Electrical work is potentially dangerous. Incorrect installation of a solar system can result in electric shock, fire, damage to property, injury, or death. It can also invalidate your home insurance, result in legal liability, and cause harm to utility workers and neighbours via unsafe grid interaction.
Before connecting any plug-in solar system, you must:
- Consult a qualified electrician registered with a competent person scheme such as NICEIC, NAPIT, or SELECT.
- Ensure your installation complies with BS 7671 (the IET Wiring Regulations, currently 18th Edition with Amendment 4).
- Submit a G98 or G99 notification to your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) as required.
- Obtain any other consents, notifications, or approvals required by your DNO, local authority, insurer, mortgage lender, landlord, or freeholder.
- Verify that your existing consumer unit, RCDs, and wiring are suitable for the addition of a generating system.
Nothing we publish replaces or substitutes for this professional assessment. Do not rely on this website as your sole source of guidance before undertaking electrical work.
4. Compliance with UK regulations and standards
UK regulations covering plug-in solar, domestic electrical installations, and grid connection are subject to change. Solar Plugin UK makes reasonable efforts to keep content current, but we cannot guarantee that any information on this site reflects the most recent regulatory position at the time you read it.
It is your responsibility to verify that any installation you carry out complies with all applicable UK legislation, standards and guidance, including but not limited to:
- BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
- Engineering Recommendation G98 and G99
- The Building Regulations (England and Wales) and equivalent legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland
- The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
- Any conditions set by your Distribution Network Operator
- Any conditions set by your home insurer, mortgage provider, landlord, or building management company
Solar Plugin UK is not an authority on any of these standards or regulations. We summarise publicly available information as helpfully as we can, but our summaries may be incomplete, simplified, or out of date. Always refer to the primary source and seek professional advice.
5. No liability for loss or damage
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Solar Plugin UK, its editors, contributors, and operators accept no responsibility or liability of any kind for:
- Any loss, damage, injury, or death arising from actions taken or not taken on the basis of content published on this website.
- Any electrical fault, fire, property damage, or personal injury resulting from a plug-in solar installation carried out by a person who has read content on this site.
- Any regulatory non-compliance, fine, enforcement action, insurance invalidation, or legal liability arising from an installation informed by content on this site.
- Any financial loss resulting from product choices, savings estimates, or payback calculations published on this site.
- Any inaccuracy, error, or omission in the information we publish, including information about products, regulations, or third-party services.
- Any content on third-party websites we link to.
Our savings calculator and payback estimates are illustrative tools based on typical scenarios. They are not personalised financial projections and must not be treated as such.
6. Use of AI tools in content production
Solar Plugin UK uses artificial intelligence tools — including large language models — to assist with drafting, structuring, summarising, and improving the readability of some content published on this site. AI assistance is used as an editorial tool: all AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited, and approved by the site editor before publication.
AI tools do not replace human editorial judgement on this site. They are used in the same way a writer might use a spell-checker, research assistant, or copy editor — to support the production of clearer, more accessible content. The editorial responsibility for accuracy, tone, and suitability remains with Solar Plugin UK.
We disclose this use of AI in the interests of transparency. If you have concerns about specific content, please contact us.
7. Accuracy and currency of information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this site is accurate and up to date. However, the UK plug-in solar landscape — including regulations, product availability, tariffs, and technology — changes frequently. We cannot guarantee that all content reflects the current position at the time you read it.
Publication or update dates are shown where available. Where regulations are discussed, always verify the current position with your DNO, a qualified electrician, or the relevant authority before proceeding.
8. Product reviews and recommendations
Product reviews and recommendations on Solar Plugin UK represent the editorial opinion of the site based on research, testing, and publicly available information. They are not endorsements and do not constitute a guarantee of product performance, safety, or suitability for your specific application.
Where we include affiliate links or have received products for review, this will be disclosed clearly on the relevant page. Such arrangements do not influence our editorial judgements.
9. External links
This site contains links to third-party websites including product retailers, regulatory bodies, manufacturers, and other resources. These links are provided for convenience only. Solar Plugin UK has no control over the content of linked websites and accepts no responsibility for their accuracy, legality, or suitability. Linking to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement of that site or its content.
10. Intellectual property
All original content on Solar Plugin UK — including text, graphics, and layout — is the intellectual property of Solar Plugin UK unless otherwise stated. You may share and quote from our content for personal, non-commercial purposes provided you clearly attribute Solar Plugin UK and link to the original page. Republication of substantial portions of our content without permission is not permitted.
11. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
12. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from the use of this website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Questions
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