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Find the right plug-in solar and home-energy system
Compare plug-in solar kits first, then explore clearly separated storage, upgrades and portable power options for smaller home-energy needs.
The UK’s plug-in solar and smart home-energy finder. We specialise in plug-in solar, storage and smaller home-energy systems, not conventional rooftop-solar installation quotations. See how we check.
HOME SOLAR CHECKBuilt around your spaceRoof, balcony or garden
Solar and storage
See which products need separate UK eligibility or installation checks.
Explore storage →System upgrades
Check components and batteries only against evidence-backed compatibility.
Explore upgrades →Portable backup
Compare portable solar and battery power without confusing it with grid connection.
Explore portable power →Energy Saving Trust example
What an 800 VA plug-in system can look like
This is the Trust’s published GB scenario, not a promise or a personalised result. Read the methodology.
SystemUp to 800 VAmaximum AC output
GenerationAbout 700 kWhpublished example
Saving£70–£100published scenarios
Check your space
A short, plain-language assessment for your home.
See the numbers
Transparent generation and saving ranges.
Understand the trade-offs
Sunlight, timing, permissions and wiring.
No forced purchase
We can tell you when the fit is uncertain.
Learn before you buy
Clear answers, without the sales pitch.
Plug-in solar panels in the UK
Understand how a plug-in solar kit generates power for your home, from panels and microinverters to a standard socket connection. We explain the 800 VA limit and the checks to make before you buy.
Read articleBalcony vs garden vs roof solar
Compare balcony, garden and roof-mounted plug-in solar in the situations that matter day to day. See how sunlight, permission, mounting, cable routing and access affect which location is realistic for your home.
Read articleAre plug-in solar panels legal?
Get a plain-English view of the current rules for plug-in solar in Great Britain. Learn when registration may be needed, what approvals to verify and which product evidence gives you confidence.
Read articleGeneration and savings explained
See how a small solar system turns sunlight into usable electricity and where the savings actually come from. We cover orientation, shade and daytime demand so you can set a realistic expectation.
Read articleBuilt for real homes
The useful answer is not always “buy this”.
Some homes need permission. Some locations are too shaded. Some products do not have enough evidence behind them yet. Solar Intelligence makes those boundaries visible instead of filling the page with confident guesses.
See if your home is a fit →