Turn your balcony into a power plant
Plug-in solar panels are a simple, no-tool way to cut your electricity bill. Tell us where you live and we'll show your real savings, payback and the best kit for you.
What is plug-in solar?
Connect a solar panel to any normal socket and generate your own electricity — no electrician, no battery boxes required.
Plug in, in minutes
Micro-inverters let you connect panels directly to a standard wall socket. Install takes minutes, not days.
Cut the part of the bill that matters
Your solar offsets electricity you're already using, shrinking the usage charges that dominate your bill.
Usually no permit needed
Small balcony systems are exempt in the UK and much of Europe. We flag your local rules in your report.
How it works
From address to answer in three quick steps.
Tell us where you live
Search your address and we use real satellite weather data for your exact location.
Get your analysis
We compute your annual generation, savings and payback, month by month.
Pick your kit
We rank hand-tested plug-and-play kits by payback and send you to the best one.
Kits we recommend
Hand-tested systems, ranked by payback for your home.
Anker SOLIX Balcony (400W)
EcoFlow PowerStream (800W + battery)
BLUETTI PV350 (800W)
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Two minutes. Enter your address, pick your orientation, and get a free report with your best kit.
Check my houseFrequently asked questions
Is plug-in solar legal in the UK?
Yes — plug-in solar up to 800W has been legal since 27 August 2026 under SI 2026/848. Kits must be listed as Compliant on the ENA Type Test Register. No electrician or MCS certification is required. You must notify your DNO within 28 days via G98. We cover the full rules in our UK rules guide.
Do I need an electrician?
No — self-install is explicitly permitted under SI 2026/848 (since 27 August 2026) for PV-only plug-in kits rated up to 800W AC. That's the appeal: a micro-inverter converts DC from the panels and plugs into a normal wall socket. If your kit includes a battery, it falls outside the plug-in route and requires a Part P registered electrician for hardwired connection. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
How much can I really save?
Typical savings are £100–£250 a year depending on your location, balcony orientation and electricity tariff. Your free report gives a personalised estimate for your address.
Will it work with a battery?
The plug-in socket route (self-install, no electrician) covers PV-only kits — panels plus a microinverter. Kits that include battery storage are outside the plug-in definition and require a hardwired connection by a Part P registered electrician. Battery kits are perfectly legal products, but they use a different installation path. Our report compares kits with and without batteries so you can see the payback of each.