Plug-in solar panels now legal in UK, units on sale from Thursday
UKPulse Consumer Desk
Plug-in solar panels have been legalised in the United Kingdom this week, with units available for sale from Thursday. These small, standalone solar units can be attached to balconies or used in backyards.
- Plug-in solar panels became legal in the UK this week, with units going on sale from Thursday.
- A plug-in solar kit costing around $1,000 is estimated to pay for itself in three years and operate for twenty years.
- An 800-watt system could generate enough power to run a fridge, television, and other appliances during the day.
The United Kingdom has legalised plug-in solar panels this week, with units becoming available for sale from Thursday. These small, standalone solar units can be attached to balconies or used in backyards, plugging into power points to offset household energy use.
According to Glen Morris, director of the Smart Energy Lab and a solar and battery engineer, an 800-watt system has the potential to produce enough power to run a fridge, television, and other appliances during the day. He also stated that a kit costing approximately $1,000 could pay for itself in three years and continue to function for twenty years.
The technology is also available in countries such as Germany, Spain, and New Zealand.
What this means for you: You can now purchase and use plug-in solar panels in the UK, which could help offset your household energy consumption.