PV panel capacitye.g. 800–960Wp
Maximum AC output800W / 800VA limit
Panel wattage and inverter output are not the same measurement. Exact kit limits still apply; values shown are labelled examples.
LIVE UK GRID DATA BELOW Plug-in solar,
Plug-in solar,
explained.
Small solar systems that help power your home through an approved plug connection. Understand the new Great Britain rules, compare real products and see what could work for your space.
Source-led UK guidance ENA checked 2 Nov 2026, 10:41 GMT
DAYLIGHT FLOWPanels → home
ILLUSTRATIVE OUTPUT0–800W ACWeather and demand vary
GARDENOne possible location
CHOOSE YOUR QUESTION
What do you want to know?
Clear routes. No solar knowledge needed.
HOW IT WORKS
Watch the energy move.
During daylight, panels make DC electricity and a microinverter converts it to AC. Your home uses that power first; the grid supplies the shortfall. At night, solar stops and the grid takes over.
See exactly how it worksDAYLIGHT → NIGHT
Daylight
Panels
Microinverter
Home loads
Grid backup
THE NUMBERS, VISUALLY
Two ratings. One important difference.
ILLUSTRATIVE DAYGeneration meets daytime demand
Solar generationHousehold demand
SOLAR FOR REAL HOMES
More than a balcony.
The right mounting depends on the exact product, structure and permissions.
GOOD STARTING POINT
Garden & ground mount
Flexible positioning, with wind-rated fixing or manufacturer-specified ballast.
ExploreSTRUCTURE MATTERS
Sheds & small flat roofs
Useful space when the structure, waterproofing and access are suitable.
ExploreCHECK CAREFULLY
Balconies & terraces
Possible only with suitable mounting, permissions and clear escape routes.
ExploreSEPARATE RULES
Batteries
Plug-in batteries are outside the current solar-only Great Britain route.
ExploreUK PLUG-IN SOLAR REGISTER
Search the live ENA-backed database.
Exact manufacturer, model, compliance status and ENA reference — linked separately to verified retail availability.
127compliant devices
34manufacturers
8found for sale
£449lowest known price
TSUNESS Co., LtdTSOL-ESK800-P
800W ACTSUNE/21854/V1/A1No retail matchCompliantaoro energy ltdM1-800-E
800W ACAOROE/21759/V1No retail matchNon-compliantwuxi vaysunic new energy technology co., ltd.VaySunic 800W UK Plug-in Solar Kit_PV 910W
800W ACWUXIX/21841/V1No retail matchCompliantjiangsu vds renewable technology co.,ltdVDS power 800W balcony/wall/ground plug in solar kit - 2pcs 465W
800W ACJIANM/21823/V1No retail matchCompliantENA data last checked: 2 Nov 2026, 10:41 GMT · Last successful sync: 2 Nov 2026, 10:41 GMT.
LATEST MARKET CHANGES
What changed in the register.
removedlevocell ltd LEV Essential Plugin Solution V127 Oct 2026, 10:47 GMTremovedsuzhou northern electric power technology co.,ltd. BDHX-80027 Oct 2026, 10:47 GMTfield changedwuxi vaysunic new energy technology co., ltd. VaySunic 800W UK Plug-in Solar Kit_PV 910W23 Oct 2026, 10:04 BSTfield changedwuxi vaysunic new energy technology co., ltd. VaySunic 800W UK Plug-in Solar Kit_PV 910W23 Oct 2026, 10:04 BSTnew devicesuzhou northern electric power technology co.,ltd. BDHX-80023 Oct 2026, 10:04 BST
PRACTICAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Built with experience from The Eco Supermarket.
The Eco Supermarket is a UK specialist in solar and battery equipment. Its practical market experience helps inform the product and installation questions covered here.
REGULATION TIMELINE
How Great Britain got here.
Short version first. Every milestone links into the sourced legal guide.
Read the full sourced timeline- BEFORE 2026No purpose-built socket route
Previous plug and electrical rules constrained plug-in generation.
- 2026Consultation and safety work
DESNZ developed the final Interim Product Specification.
- 27 AUG 2026Great Britain route begins
Qualifying solar-only devices can use the new route.
- CURRENTEvidence still matters
We track products, standards and future battery changes.
LATEST UPDATES
Plug-in solar news.
REGULATION10 September 2026
Plug-in solar is now legal in Great Britain. Here’s what changed.
The route is live. Complete product compliance and the solar-only scope are the details to check.
Read articleNETWORK UPDATE10 September 2026
One plug-in device per household: the network rule to know.
Ofgem’s G98 change sets a household limit and requires notification.
Read articleEXPLAINED10 September 2026
A balcony battery is different from a solar-only kit.
The current specification draws an explicit boundary around plug-in batteries.
Read articleWHEN USING SOLAR LIVE ISN’T ENOUGH
Thinking beyond plug-in solar?
Plug-in solar remains a solar-only route. If storage becomes the next question, Battery Boost tracks emerging plug-in batteries and explains installed batteries, tariffs and grid services.