Plug-in batteries seem like a great fit for your new plug-in solar panels, but don't rush to buy one just yet — the rules are more complicated than you'd think
Plug-in solar panels became legal in the UK today (September 27). These panels plug directly into an ordinary mains power socket, and could cut your electricity bill considerably; in fact, experts have told us that a plug-in solar system could effectively pay for itself in three to five years.
However, although plug-in solar panels are now legal, plug-in batteries (which store electricity then discharge it back into the circuit later) are not.
"Without a battery, solar energy generated during the day is either used immediately or exported to the grid, and consumers have to buy electricity at a higher price in the evening to meet their need," explains Anker Solix, which produces portable power stations and solar generators, and today launched the Solarbank 4 Pro solar battery.
The Solarbank 4 Pro is described as "plug-in ready", but can currently only be installed in your home via a...
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