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.
Do not assume a plug-in product means no permission is needed
Plug-in solar may avoid the scale of work associated with a conventional rooftop installation, but mounting equipment to a balcony, wall, fence, garden structure or other part of a rented or leasehold property can still require consent.
Renters
If you rent, check the tenancy agreement and ask the landlord or housing provider before making alterations or fixing equipment to the building. The safest approach is to obtain written permission that identifies the proposed system and mounting location.
Leaseholders
Leaseholders often own the flat but not the external walls, roof or balcony structure. The lease and freeholder or managing-agent rules can therefore matter even when you own the property.
What a useful permission request should contain
A clear request should identify the address, proposed mounting location, product, approximate panel dimensions, method of fixing, electrical connection route, evidence of compliance and how the equipment would be removed if required.
Why Plug in Solar Ready includes a permissions pack
The Solixir Permissions Pack is designed to turn the assessment information into a property-specific request rather than forcing the customer to draft letters from scratch.
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.