Plug-in solar is now legal to use in Great Britain. SI 2026/848 came into force on 27 August 2026 and Ofgem has approved the G98 connection changes — only kits listed on the ENA Type Test Register may be used, and Northern Ireland is not covered. Read the UK legal status

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Product

Anker SOLIX RS40P (800W)

Two-panel balcony solar kit: solar panels, microinverter, mounting brackets and AC cable
In the UK — not confirmed for plug-in use

An 800W balcony solar system with app monitoring, sold in the EU.

AC output
800W
Type
Microinverter system
Battery
Not included
UK availability
Available

Not listed as compliant for plug-in use on the ENA register

Obtainable in the UK, but not confirmed as legal or suitable for plug-in connection here. Plug-in solar is legal to use in Great Britain, but only kits listed as compliant on the ENA Type Test Register may be used — and this model was not listed as compliant for plug-in use when we last checked the register. We last checked on 16 October 2026, under the register’s “Plug-in Solar” device type. See the kits the register lists as compliant and the UK legal status.

Overview

The Anker SOLIX RS40P is a plug-in / balcony solar system. Its microinverter ships limited to 600W and auto-upgrades to 800W AC (up to 799VA continuous) after network setup. The standard kit pairs it with two solar panels (around 820W in the 2 × 410W configuration; higher-output IBC panel variants are also offered).

It is sold in the EU and is obtainable in the UK; plug-in use is not confirmed as legal in the UK. The system is monitored through the Anker app, and Anker quotes a 25-year guarantee of 84.8% panel output.

  • Microinverter ships at 600W, upgrades to 800W over the air
  • Two solar panels (≈820W in the standard kit)
  • Monitored via the Anker app
  • 12-year product warranty; 25-year 84.8% performance guarantee

Specifications

Figures below are taken from the manufacturer's published documentation (linked under Manufacturer documentation). Anything shown as “—” is not stated there or not yet verified.

SpecificationValue
AC inverter output800W
DC wattage820W
Panels2
Dimensions—
Weight—
Cable length—
Mounting—
MonitoringAnker app (Wi-Fi)
Battery includedNo
Warranty12-year product warranty; 25-year 84.8% performance guarantee

Reviews & testing

We don't publish user reviews, and we haven't hands-on tested this system. This model was not listed as compliant for plug-in use when we last checked the ENA Type Test Register, so we can't responsibly review it for UK plug-in use. We won't invent ratings.

For the kits the register does list as compliant, see our ENA register list. In the meantime, check the manufacturer's documentation and reputable independent reviewers, and see our editorial policy.

Manufacturer documentation

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