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The government is promoting plug-in solar panels as a more budget-friendly entry point for households interested in solar energy, compared to the traditional rooftop installations. Although these panels generate less electricity and thus result in smaller savings, they offer a simpler and potentially more accessible option for many users.
UK solar firm UKSOL has priced the kits at £699 for a single-panel setup and £1,089 for a two-panel version. Currently, regulations permit only one device to be connected per property, though this rule might be reviewed in the future. Notably, a single device could consist of multiple panels bundled together.
Officials anticipate that with increased market competition and product innovation, prices for these plug-in systems may eventually drop to a range between £400 and £600. Research indicates that a typical household might save anywhere from £70 to £110 annually on their energy bills by using these panels. The exact savings largely depend on factors such as the orientation of the panels and the duration of their use, with a location that faces south without shading being ideal.
These plug-in panels are best suited for households that consume electricity during daylight hours, as the generated power must be used immediately. Excess electricity not used by the home will be fed back into the grid, but it is unlikely that homeowners will receive compensation for this surplus energy. Unlike traditional rooftop solar systems, these plug-in units do not require certification under the UK’s Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), which is the official mark of quality for small-scale renewable installations. However, this also means that they generally do not qualify for the Smart Export Guarantee, which provides payments for surplus solar energy fed back to the grid
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