03/09/2026
Thinking about plug-in solar panels? ☀️
Read this first!
Plug in solar is now available in Great Britain, but that doesn’t mean every home is automatically suitable.
Electrical Safety First has highlighted some important safety considerations, including RCD protection and the condition of your existing electrical installation.
If you’re thinking of installing plug in solar, it’s worth checking your electrics before you plug it in.
👉 Read the Electrical Safety First guidance here:
https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/safety-advice/products-and-appliances/green-energy/plug-in-solar-panels/
Electrisafe keeping homes across Bournemouth, Ferndown and Poole safe
1. Not every home is currently suitable for plug-in solarGiven unresolved concerns about the potential impact of plug-in solar panels on certain RCDs, we recommend households have at least a Type A bidirectional RCD protecting circuits intended for use with plug-in solar panels. Until these concerns...