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NewsOctober price cap and plug-in solar savings
Ofgem's October–December 2026 cap: 26.32p/kWh unit rate, 54.83p standing charge. What it changes for plug-in solar savings, and what it does not./news/october-price-cap-plug-in-solar-savings
NewsPlug-in solar: England’s new planning rules
SI 2026/896: plug-in solar on wooden fences, balconies or timber cladding is not permitted development in England. The rules, the new limits and your options./news/england-plug-in-solar-planning-rules
NewsLiverpool proposes £5m plug-in solar pilot
Liverpool City Region proposes a £5m plug-in solar pilot for owner-occupiers in fuel poverty, subject to approval. What is proposed and what it means./news/liverpool-city-region-plug-in-solar-pilot
NewsInsurers warn households over plug-in solar
Zurich, RiskSTOP and insurance experts urge care with plug-in solar: tell your insurer, buy a compliant kit, check your wiring. What it means for your cover./news/insurers-warn-on-plug-in-solar
NewsEngineers' plug-in solar safety concerns remain
The IET says RCD and islanding concerns about plug-in solar were not resolved; the government says testing found kits safe. What each side says and what to do./news/engineers-plug-in-solar-safety-concerns-remain
NewsOctopus Energy starts selling plug-in solar kits
Octopus Energy now sells one- and two-panel plug-in solar bundles with app monitoring. What is in the box, and what to check before ordering./news/octopus-energy-plug-in-solar-kits
NewsArgos and Amazon start selling plug-in solar kits
Argos, Amazon UK, Very, Screwfix and City Plumbing now list plug-in solar kits. What the listings show and how to check a kit on the ENA register first./news/argos-and-amazon-start-selling-plug-in-solar-kits
NewsPlug-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 changes. Compliant kits on the ENA Type Test Register can now be used in England, Scotland and Wales./news/plug-in-solar-legal-in-great-britain
Guide400W vs 800W plug-in solar: which size to choose
How 400W and 800W systems compare on output and savings, and why bigger isn't always better./guides/400w-vs-800w-plug-in-solar
ManufacturerAnker SOLIX plug-in solar
SOLIX is Anker's energy brand; its RS40P is an 800W balcony solar system with app monitoring, sold in the EU./manufacturers/anker-solix
ProductAnker SOLIX RS40P (800W)
An 800W balcony solar system with app monitoring, sold in the EU./products/anker-solix-rs40p-800w
GuideAnti-islanding: the safety function that protects the grid
What anti-islanding is, why it's essential grid safety, and how it relates to G98 and UK rules./guides/anti-islanding
ProductAPsystems EZ1-M (800W microinverter)
An 800W microinverter widely used in EU balcony solar kits./products/apsystems-ez1-m-800w
ManufacturerAPsystems plug-in solar
APsystems is a microinverter manufacturer; its EZ1-M 800W microinverter is widely used in EU balcony solar kits./manufacturers/apsystems
GuideAre solar panels worth it in the UK? How to decide
Five things decide it: your roof, daytime usage, the price you pay, how long you'll stay, and export terms./guides/are-solar-panels-worth-it
GuideBalcony solar mounting: railing brackets and angles
Railing brackets, vertical vs angled positioning, and the security and permission points for a balcony setup./guides/balcony-solar-mounting
GuideBalcony solar vs garden solar: which placement wins?
Orientation, shading, mounting and cabling — how balcony and garden placements compare./guides/balcony-solar-vs-garden-solar
GuideBallasted solar mounts: weighted, no-drill mounting
Weighted mounts that avoid drilling — how they work on flat roofs and the ground, and the safety points./guides/ballasted-solar-mounts
GuideBifacial solar panels: do they help plug-in solar?
How bifacial panels capture light on both sides, and when the extra output is actually worth it./guides/bifacial-solar-panels
GuideBS 1363 and plug-in solar: the plug question
What BS 1363 is, and why plugging a generator into a standard UK socket sits at the heart of the debate./guides/bs-1363-plug-in-solar
ReferenceCalculator methodology
How the savings calculator estimates output and savings./data/calculator-methodology
GuideCan plug-in solar export to the grid?
What happens to electricity you don't use? Whether plug-in solar exports, and what that's worth./guides/can-plug-in-solar-export-to-the-grid
AuthorChristopher Panteli — Founder and Editor
Christopher Panteli is a British entrepreneur, digital publisher and the founder and editor of MyPlugInSolar. He oversees the site’s editorial direction, research standards, calculators and data projects. He has a degree in Business and Managerial Economics from the University of Liverpool and more than a decade of experience building online businesses and consumer information platforms./authors/christopher-panteli
PageDIY solar panels (UK)
What you can and can't safely do yourself, and when to call a pro./diy-solar-panels-uk
GuideDo solar panels work in a power cut?
Usually no — and deliberately so. Why grid-tied solar shuts down, and what real backup requires./guides/do-solar-panels-work-in-a-power-cut
GuideDo you need an electrician for plug-in solar?
Is plug-in solar truly plug-and-play, or do you need a professional? We explain when to call an electrician./guides/do-you-need-an-electrician-for-plug-in-solar
GuideEast vs west-facing solar panels
South isn't the only option. How east and west compare for output and timing./guides/east-vs-west-facing-solar
ManufacturerEcoFlow plug-in solar
EcoFlow makes portable power products and the PowerStream plug-in / balcony solar microinverter, sold in the EU./manufacturers/ecoflow
ProductEcoFlow PowerStream (800W)
An 800W plug-in / balcony solar microinverter system, sold in the EU./products/ecoflow-powerstream-800w
GuideFacts about solar energy that are actually true
The physics, the history and the UK-specific facts — checked, sourced, and minus the recycled myths./guides/facts-about-solar-energy
GuideFence-mounted solar panels: what to consider
Whether a fence can take a panel, how to orient it, and the wind-security and safety points to check first./guides/fence-mounted-solar-panels
GuideFlat roof solar panels: angles and mounting
Flat roofs need an angle and a mounting plan. What that means for output and weight./guides/flat-roof-solar-panels
GuideFlexible solar panels: what to know in the UK
Lightweight and bendable, but with real trade-offs. Where flexible panels make sense — and where they don't./guides/flexible-solar-panels
GuideG98 notification explained
G98 is how small generation is notified to the grid. What it means for plug-in solar./guides/g98-notification
NewsGovernment responds on plug-in solar and makes enabling regulations
DESNZ has published its consultation response and made regulations (SI 2026/848) that will permit compliant plug-in solar up to 800W from 27 August 2026. It is still not legal to use yet./news/desnz-publishes-plug-in-solar-response-and-regulations
GuideGrid-tie inverters: how they work and the UK position
How grid-tie inverters synchronise with the mains, the types, and where they stand legally in the UK./guides/grid-tie-inverters
GuideGround-mounted solar panels in the UK
A garden frame can give you the ideal angle and no roof access. Here's how ground-mounting works./guides/ground-mounted-solar-panels
GuideHow do solar panels work? The plain-English version
Light in, electricity out: the photovoltaic effect, cells to inverters, explained without the jargon./guides/how-do-solar-panels-work
GuideHow many solar panels does it take to power a house?
The three-step method: annual usage ÷ yield per panel — with every assumption out in the open./guides/how-many-solar-panels-to-power-a-house
GuideHow much does a 400W solar panel generate?
What one 400W panel realistically produces across a UK year./guides/400w-solar-panel-output
GuideHow much electricity can an 800W system generate?
What can you actually expect from an 800W system? We explain the factors that change real-world output./guides/how-much-electricity-can-an-800w-system-generate
GuideHow much electricity does a 300W solar panel generate?
What a compact 300W panel realistically produces across a UK year, and where it fits in a plug-in setup./guides/300w-solar-panel-output
GuideHow much electricity does a 450W solar panel generate?
What a 450W panel realistically produces in the UK, and how two pair with an 800W microinverter./guides/450w-solar-panel-output
GuideHow much electricity does a 500W solar panel generate?
What a large-format 500W panel realistically produces across a UK year, and how it pairs with an 800W microinverter./guides/500w-solar-panel-output
PageHow plug-in solar works
The components and the path from panel to plug, in plain English./how-plug-in-solar-works
GuideHow solar panels are installed on a house
Survey to commissioning: what actually happens during a rooftop installation, and the paperwork after./guides/how-solar-panels-are-installed
GuideHow to clean small solar panels safely
When cleaning is worth it, the gentle method that won't damage the panel, and the safety points./guides/how-to-clean-small-solar-panels
GuideHow we assess plug-in solar products
What we weigh up, the evidence we require, and why we never invent reviews or compliance./guides/how-we-assess-plug-in-solar-products
ProductHoymiles HMS-800W-2T (microinverter)
An 800W two-panel microinverter common in EU balcony kits./products/hoymiles-hms-800w-2t
ManufacturerHoymiles plug-in solar
Hoymiles is a microinverter manufacturer; its HMS-800W-2T two-panel microinverter is common in EU balcony kits./manufacturers/hoymiles
GuideIntegrated (in-roof) solar panels: the trade-offs
In-roof vs on-roof: flusher looks and tile replacement versus cooling, cost and flexibility./guides/integrated-solar-panels
GuideIs my roof suitable for solar panels? The checklist
Direction, pitch, shading, space, structure, condition — the six checks, and the plan B if you fail them./guides/is-my-roof-suitable-for-solar-panels
PageIs plug-in solar legal in the UK?
The current UK legal status and the open DESNZ consultation./is-plug-in-solar-legal-uk
PageIs plug-in solar worth it?
Realistic savings, who benefits most, and the value question./is-plug-in-solar-worth-it
GuideJuliet balcony solar: mounting on a railing with no floor
Mounting a panel on a Juliet balcony's railing, the output trade-offs, and the permissions to check./guides/juliet-balcony-solar
GuideLandlord and freeholder permission for plug-in solar
Renting or leasehold? What permission you may need before setting up plug-in solar./guides/landlord-and-freeholder-permission
PageManufacturers
Factual hubs on the makers behind plug-in and balcony solar./manufacturers
GuideMC4 connectors explained
What MC4 connectors are, why they're the solar standard, and the safety points for handling DC connections./guides/mc4-connectors
GuideMicroinverter compatibility: matching panels and inverter
How to check a microinverter suits your panels — power, voltage and current matching, and why a kit is simplest./guides/microinverter-compatibility
GuideMicroinverter vs string inverter
Two ways to convert solar power. How microinverters and string inverters compare./guides/microinverter-vs-string-inverter
GuideMicroinverters explained
The component that makes plug-in solar possible. What microinverters do and why they matter./guides/microinverters
PageMyPlugInSolar — UK plug-in solar guidance
Independent UK guidance on plug-in solar panels: rules, savings and products./
PageNews & regulatory updates
Sourced updates on plug-in solar rules and developments./news
GuideNorth-facing balcony solar: is it worth it?
How much output a north-facing balcony loses, and the situations where it can still be worthwhile./guides/north-facing-balcony-solar
GuideOne panel vs two panel solar: which suits you?
Beyond wattage — how panel count changes space, mounting, orientation and monitoring./guides/one-panel-vs-two-panel-solar
GuideOptimisers vs microinverters: which is which?
How power optimisers and microinverters differ at panel level, and why plug-in solar uses microinverters./guides/solar-optimisers-vs-microinverters
NewsOur position while the rules are unsettled
Why we won't tell you plug-in solar is legal yet, list any product as UK-compliant, or publish invented reviews, prices or specifications./news/our-position-while-the-rules-are-unsettled
GuidePlug-in solar and electrical safety
Electrical safety is the heart of the plug-in solar debate. The key principles, in plain English./guides/electrical-safety
GuidePlug-in solar and export limitation explained
What export limitation and zero-export mean, and how some microinverters cap or prevent grid export./guides/plug-in-solar-and-export-limitation
GuidePlug-in solar and home insurance
Will plug-in solar affect your home insurance? What to consider and why to check./guides/home-insurance
GuidePlug-in solar and planning permission
Do you need planning permission for plug-in solar? The general position and the exceptions./guides/planning-permission
GuidePlug-in solar and smart meters: how they interact
How a smart meter sees plug-in solar, why self-consumption cuts recorded import, and the open questions./guides/plug-in-solar-and-smart-meters
PagePlug-in solar cost
What plug-in solar systems cost and what drives the price./plug-in-solar-cost
GuidePlug-in solar for balconies
Balcony solar is hugely popular across Europe. Here's what to know for a UK balcony setup./guides/plug-in-solar-for-balconies
GuidePlug-in solar for flats and apartments
Limited roof access doesn't always mean no solar. What flat and apartment dwellers should consider./guides/plug-in-solar-for-flats-and-apartments
GuidePlug-in solar for gardens
A garden can be an ideal spot for a small, well-angled solar setup. Here's how to plan it./guides/plug-in-solar-for-gardens
GuidePlug-in solar for leasehold flats: what to check
Lease terms, freeholder and managing-agent consent, and the shared-building points leaseholders should check./guides/plug-in-solar-for-leasehold-flats
GuidePlug-in solar for listed buildings and conservation areas
Why listed buildings and conservation areas need extra care, and the consents to check first./guides/plug-in-solar-for-listed-buildings
GuidePlug-in solar for rented homes
Removable, portable setups make plug-in solar worth considering for rented homes./guides/plug-in-solar-for-rented-homes
GuidePlug-in solar for sheds and garden rooms
Sheds and garden rooms are natural candidates for a small, dedicated solar setup./guides/plug-in-solar-for-sheds-and-garden-rooms
GuidePlug-in solar for social housing tenants
Tenancy terms, landlord permission and removable setups — what social housing tenants should check./guides/plug-in-solar-for-social-housing
PagePlug-in solar guides
Independent UK guides on plug-in solar./guides
GuidePlug-in solar in Northern Ireland: the separate position
Why Northern Ireland sits outside the GB consultation, and how its arrangements differ./guides/plug-in-solar-in-northern-ireland
GuidePlug-in solar in winter
Solar still works in winter — just less. What to expect from the darker months./guides/plug-in-solar-in-winter
GuidePlug-in solar maintenance: keeping a system healthy
Cleaning, checking fixings and connectors, watching monitoring — what upkeep actually involves./guides/plug-in-solar-maintenance
GuidePlug-in solar mounting systems: a practical guide
The main ways to mount panels — balcony, wall, fence, ground and flat roof — and the safety and orientation points that matter./guides/plug-in-solar-mounting-systems
PagePlug-in solar panels (UK)
What plug-in solar is, how it works and who it suits in the UK./plug-in-solar-panels-uk
GuidePlug-in solar payback period: how to think about it
The factors that drive payback, why estimates vary widely, and how to get a realistic figure./guides/plug-in-solar-payback-period
GuideCompliant plug-in solar kits on the ENA register
Every kit the ENA Type Test Register marks Compliant, by brand and model, with references and the date checked./guides/ena-register-plug-in-solar-kits
GuideRCDs, DC leakage and plug-in solar
What an RCD does, RCD types AC, A, F and B, why DC leakage matters, and how to check your consumer unit first./guides/rcds-dc-leakage-and-plug-in-solar
GuideWhere to buy plug-in solar kits in the UK
Which UK retailers sell plug-in solar kits, the prices we found, and how to check each kit on the ENA register./guides/where-to-buy-plug-in-solar-kits
GuidePlug-in solar product compliance checklist
What a plug-in solar product would need to be UK-compliant — and how to check a model on the ENA register./guides/plug-in-solar-product-compliance-checklist
GuidePlug-in solar versus rooftop solar
Two very different approaches to home solar. We compare cost, output, effort and flexibility side by side./guides/plug-in-solar-vs-rooftop-solar
GuidePlug-in solar vs a portable power station
Two different tools for different jobs. How plug-in solar compares with a power station./guides/plug-in-solar-vs-portable-power-station
GuidePlug-in solar vs a portable solar panel
Fixed home generation versus a fold-up panel for charging — what each is really for./guides/plug-in-solar-vs-portable-solar-panel
GuidePlug-in solar with battery storage: is it worth it?
How a battery changes self-consumption and cost for plug-in solar — and the trade-offs to weigh up./guides/plug-in-solar-with-battery-storage
GuidePortable solar panels for home use: what works
What a portable panel can genuinely do at home, what it can't, and how to choose one without the hype./guides/portable-solar-panels-for-home
PageProducts & compliance
Tracked plug-in solar products and what each compliance status means./products
GuideRigid vs flexible solar panels: which suits plug-in solar?
Glass-and-aluminium versus bendable panels: durability, output, weight and where each makes sense./guides/rigid-vs-flexible-solar-panels
GuideShading and plug-in solar: why small shadows matter
Why even partial shade hits output hard, and how to find a position that stays sunny through the day./guides/shading-and-plug-in-solar
GuideSmall solar panels: uses, sizes and limits
From 10W trickle chargers to compact balcony panels: what small panels realistically power, and where their limits are./guides/small-solar-panels
GuideSolar battery storage: how home batteries work
Capacity vs power, AC vs DC coupling, what a battery changes about savings — and the balcony-storage angle./guides/home-battery-storage
GuideSolar cables and connectors: a plain guide
Cable types, why solar cable is special, extension leads and safe routing for a plug-in solar setup./guides/solar-cables-and-connectors
GuideSolar inverters: how they work and the types explained
What an inverter does, the difference between string, micro and hybrid types, and why plug-in solar uses microinverters./guides/solar-inverters
GuideSolar panel brackets: types and how to choose
Clamps, rails, angled frames and A-frames — how to match a bracket to your surface, safely./guides/solar-panel-brackets
GuideSolar panel direction and angle: getting it right
How orientation and tilt change output — the ideal angle, how south/east/west compare, and the cost of vertical mounting./guides/solar-panel-direction-and-angle
GuideSolar panel efficiency: what the percentage buys you
What the efficiency % actually measures, and the only situation where paying more for it makes sense./guides/solar-panel-efficiency
GuideSolar panel finance: the ways people pay for solar
Cash, loans, installer finance and 'no upfront cost' offers — what each really means for the total you pay./guides/solar-panel-finance
GuideSolar panel grants in the UK: what actually exists
What support genuinely exists for solar in the UK, why plug-in solar has none yet, and where to check./guides/solar-panel-grants-uk
PageSolar panel kits
What's in a plug-in solar kit and how to read one./solar-panel-kits
GuideSolar panel lifespan and warranties explained
How long panels last, how output declines over time, and product versus performance warranties./guides/solar-panel-lifespan-and-warranties
GuideSolar panel monitoring
Monitoring tells you what your system is really doing. What to look for and why it helps./guides/solar-panel-monitoring
GuideSolar panel optimisers explained
What power optimisers do, how they differ from microinverters, and whether they're relevant to plug-in solar./guides/solar-panel-optimisers
GuideSolar panel sizes: dimensions, weight and fit
Typical dimensions and weights by panel class, and how to check what physically fits your space./guides/solar-panel-sizes-uk
GuideSolar panel wattage guide: sizes and real-world output
What panel wattage actually means, how the common sizes compare, and the realistic output to expect in the UK./guides/solar-panel-wattage-guide
ToolSolar savings calculator
Estimate output and indicative bill savings for your postcode./calculator
GuideSolar self-consumption: turning generation into savings
Why plug-in solar only saves on the electricity you use while generating — and how to raise your self-consumption./guides/solar-self-consumption
GuideSolar thermal vs solar PV: two different technologies
One heats water, one makes electricity — how the two solar technologies differ and why PV now dominates./guides/solar-thermal-vs-solar-pv
ReferenceSources
The primary and official sources behind our guidance./data/sources
GuideThe disadvantages of solar panels, honestly
Upfront cost, the timing mismatch, winter output, property constraints — the drawbacks, without spin./guides/disadvantages-of-solar-panels
GuideThe Smart Export Guarantee and plug-in solar
Could you be paid for exported electricity? What the SEG is and where plug-in solar stands./guides/smart-export-guarantee
GuideTypes of solar panels: a plain-English tour
Mono, poly, thin-film, bifacial, flexible, integrated — what each is and which distinctions actually matter./guides/types-of-solar-panels
NewsUK government opens consultation on legalising plug-in solar
DESNZ opened a consultation (16 June 2026) on whether and how to permit plug-in solar in the UK. Update: it has since closed and the Government published its response on 16 July 2026 — see our later coverage./news/desnz-opens-plug-in-solar-consultation
GuideVertical solar panels: how much output do you lose?
How vertical mounting compares with a tilted panel, and when a wall or railing still makes sense./guides/vertical-solar-panels
GuideWall-mounted solar panels: a practical guide
Bracket types, orientation and secure fixing for mounting a panel on a wall — plus the safety points that matter./guides/wall-mounted-solar-panels
GuideWhat affects plug-in solar output? The key factors
Location, orientation, tilt, shading, temperature and size — the factors that decide real output./guides/plug-in-solar-output-factors
GuideWhat can a 2000W solar generator power?
What a 2000W power station can realistically run, and why capacity matters as much as power./guides/what-can-a-2000w-solar-generator-power
GuideWhat can a 400W solar panel power?
What a single 400W panel can realistically run, and why timing matters more than peak watts./guides/what-can-a-400w-solar-panel-power
GuideWhat can an 800W solar system power?
A realistic look at what an 800W system can run in a UK home — and why timing matters more than peak power./guides/what-can-an-800w-solar-system-power
GuideWhat happens to your electricity bill with solar panels?
Why there's no single 'average bill with solar', what falls, what stays — and how to estimate yours./guides/electricity-bill-with-solar-panels
GuideWhat is a DNO? Applications, letters and solar
The company behind your local electricity network — and why solar owners meet it through G98/G99./guides/what-is-a-dno
GuideWhy plug-in solar output is limited
Plug-in solar is deliberately small. Why that is, and what it can realistically offset./guides/why-plug-in-solar-output-is-limited
GuideYour home's daytime base load (and why it matters for solar)
What your daytime base load is, how to estimate it, and why it's the output a plug-in system most easily offsets./guides/home-daytime-base-load
ManufacturerZendure plug-in solar
Zendure makes energy-storage products including SolarFlow, a balcony solar battery system sold in the EU./manufacturers/zendure
ProductZendure SolarFlow (balcony solar storage)
A balcony solar battery-storage system sold in the EU, pairing a control hub with stackable batteries./products/zendure-solarflow
NewsJanuary price cap forecast and plug-in solar
Cornwall Insight forecasts a 16% rise in the January 2027 price cap, to £1,999 a year. What a higher unit rate would mean for plug-in solar savings./news/january-price-cap-forecast-plug-in-solar
NewsEcoFlow kits now compliant on the ENA register
EcoFlow’s own ENA register entries changed to Compliant. We read the register on 30 September 2026: 84 compliant kits from 21 suppliers, up from 68./news/ecoflow-kits-compliant-on-ena-register
NewsCheck your RCD before plug-in solar
Electrical Safety First advises at least a Type A bidirectional RCD for plug-in solar. How to check your consumer unit, and what it can cost to fix./news/check-your-rcd-before-plug-in-solar
NewsWhy plug-in batteries still need an electrician
Battery systems are outside the plug-in solar route, so they must be hardwired by an electrician. What the rules cover, and what they do not./news/plug-in-batteries-still-need-an-electrician
ProductEcoFlow STREAM plug-in solar kit
EcoFlow’s STREAM kits are listed as compliant on the ENA register (ECOFL/21128/V1/A3). Specifications, what the listing covers and what it does not./products/ecoflow-stream-plug-in-kit
NewsUK solar passes 2.1 million installations
DESNZ counted 2,131,000 UK solar installations and 23.2 GW at the end of August 2026. Why self-installed plug-in kits are unlikely to be in the figures./news/uk-solar-passes-2-1-million-installations
GuideLidl plug-in solar panels in the UK
Does Lidl sell plug-in solar in the UK? What is on record, what the ENA register shows, and what we found on Lidl GB’s own site on 1 October 2026./guides/lidl-plug-in-solar-panels-uk
NewsENA register passes 100 compliant plug-in kits
The ENA register listed 115 compliant plug-in solar kits from 25 suppliers when we read it on 5 October 2026, up from 84 on 30 September./news/ena-register-passes-100-compliant-kits
NewsEnergy UK urges action on winter energy bills
Energy UK called on 3 October 2026 for action on winter bills. What its three asks would mean for the savings a plug-in solar kit makes./news/energy-uk-urges-action-on-winter-bills
GuideHow to register a plug-in solar kit
Registering a plug-in solar device is a legal requirement. The route, the four steps and what the ENA asks for, read from its own portal on 5 October 2026./guides/how-to-register-plug-in-solar
GuideAdding plug-in solar to rooftop solar
Can you add a plug-in kit to a home that already has rooftop solar? The ENA and Energy Saving Trust give different answers. Both, quoted, and what to do./guides/adding-plug-in-solar-to-rooftop-solar
NewsThunder Bolt kits now Compliant on ENA register
Four Thunder Bolt entries moved from Non-compliant to Compliant in two days, and one entry was removed. What that says about checking the register./news/thunder-bolt-kits-compliant-on-ena-register
NewsE.ON cleared to buy OVO: what it means for SEG
The CMA cleared E.ON’s takeover of OVO on 1 October 2026. What it does and does not change for an export tariff, and when our SEG table will need re-reading./news/eon-cleared-to-buy-ovo-what-it-means-for-seg
NewsLevocell joins ENA register; 3 entries removed
A new name joined the ENA register and three entries left it between 7 and 10 October 2026. The compliant total held at 120 from 26 suppliers./news/levocell-joins-ena-register-three-entries-removed
ProductUKSOL Plug-In Solar Pro kits
UKSOL’s Plug-In Solar Pro kits: the seven register entries, which two are on sale direct today, and what launches on 1 November 2026./products/uksol-plug-in-solar-pro
ProductOctopus Energy plug-in solar kit
Octopus Energy says its plug-in solar system is ENA compliant. What the register actually lists, what Octopus sells, and the gap between the two./products/octopus-energy-plug-in-solar-kit
ManufacturerThunder Energy plug-in solar
Thunder Energy has six kits listed as compliant on the ENA register — all Bolt models. What its Storm and battery-bundled kits are, and what to ask./manufacturers/thunder-energy
GuidePlug-in solar and time-of-use tariffs
What a plug-in kit saves depends on the tariff you are on. How flat-rate, Economy 7 and smart time-of-use tariffs change the sums, and what Ofgem may change./guides/plug-in-solar-and-time-of-use-tariffs
NewsOfgem reviews price cap for time-of-use tariffs
Ofgem opened a call for input on 12 October 2026 on how the price cap treats time-of-use tariffs. Why the price of midday electricity matters for plug-in solar./news/ofgem-reviews-price-cap-for-time-of-use-tariffs
NewsZendure launches its plug-in solar kit in the UK
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The ENA register reached 122 compliant kits from 27 suppliers on 16 October 2026. Solen Energy UK is new; Sigenergy’s two entries have gone./news/solen-energy-joins-ena-register-sigenergy-removed