27/08/2026
Plug-in solar panels are now legal in Great Britain – but how do they compare with professionally installed rooftop solar?
An 800VA plug-in system and a 12–14 panel rooftop installation both generate solar energy, but the difference in what they can potentially power is significant.
We look at:
- Plug-in vs rooftop solar
- Battery storage
- EV charging
- DNO, G98 & G99 requirements
- Potential savings
- Who each option could suit
Thinking about plug-in solar? See how it compares before you decide.
Read our new guide: https://www.ukgei.co.uk/blog/plug-in-solar-panels-uk