UK Will Let You Plug Solar Panels Into a Wall Socket Starting August 2026

Starting August 27, 2026, UK consumers can buy an approved plug-in solar panel kit and connect it to a standard wall socket — no electrician or special approval needed. A built-in converter turns the panel's energy into household power. Output is capped at around 960 watts, less than a full rooftop setup but enough to help run things like a fridge or home office.