Plug-in solar is now a real Great Britain route, but suitability depends on the complete product, your property, electrical installation, mounting location, permissions and network requirements. Use the checks below before buying.
Plug-in solar still connects generation to the electricity network
Even though the equipment connects through a standard UK socket, it operates in parallel with the public low-voltage network. That is why the DESNZ specification explicitly requires compliance with the relevant G98 network conditions.
What is a DNO?
A Distribution Network Operator runs the regional electricity distribution network serving your property. It is different from the electricity supplier that sends your bill.
Why G98 matters
Engineering Recommendation G98 sets connection requirements for fully type-tested small-scale generation. The plug-in solar specification says G98 applies in Great Britain and notes separate arrangements for Northern Ireland.
One device per household
The specification allows one device per final circuit from an electrical-product perspective, but states that the current GB network requirement restricts this to one plug-in solar device per household unless G98 is amended.
Keep a record
Keep the product model, inverter details, serial numbers, installation address and any DNO acknowledgement/reference with the property record. This is one of the reasons Solixir stores a post-sale installation record.
Check your actual property
Plug in Solar Ready combines your address, property questions, panel area, consumer-unit and socket evidence into one guided pre-screen.
Start the free Plug in Solar Ready check →This guide is general consumer information, not electrical, legal or planning approval. Requirements can depend on the property, proposal, product and current rules. Where the result is uncertain, confirm with the relevant professional, local planning authority, landlord/freeholder or network operator.