UK to Allow Plug-In Solar Panels Without Electrician Sign-Off from August 2026

Starting August 27, 2026, UK consumers can buy an approved plug-in solar kit with a micro-inverter (a device that converts panel output to mains power) and connect it straight to a standard wall socket. No electrician or grid approval is needed. Output is capped at 800 VA, roughly 960W real-world — modest versus rooftop arrays, but enough to offset targeted loads like refrigerators or home-office gear.