Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK tomorrow — but will you be buying one?
- Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from August 27
- These lower-cost solar panels are ideal for renters and flat owners
- We want to hear from you in our poll below — will you be buying one?
Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from August 27, which makes that date a pretty significant one in the UK's energy history.
That's because these kits are, in theory, a much more affordable and user-friendly way to bring the bill-cutting benefits of solar power to your home. The UK government estimates that plug-in panels could save households up to £70-£110 a year on their energy bills.
For renters and flat owners with little roof space, they represent a long-awaited new alternative to pricey rooftop installations. Instead, as their name suggests, you can theoretically plug them directly into your mains electricity, and place them outdoors in places like balcony railings,...
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