Solar Plug Scout

Independent UK guidance

Independent UK plug-in solar guidance

Understand the rules, test the fit for your property, and separate evidence from sales claims.

Published Reviewed

Evidence statusRules checked 29 September 2026

Plug-in solar is a new and changing Great Britain market. We show what is verified, what remains uncertain and what must be checked again before publication or purchase.

Start with your situation

Rules first

Is it legal?

Read the current GB route, device limits, DNO notification and live uncertainties.

Check the rules → Value second

Is it worth it?

Understand why self-consumption, not a generic savings headline, drives value.

Assess the value → Permission matters

Renters & leaseholders

Work through consent, mounting, safety and insurance questions before shopping.

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The evidence-led order

  1. Confirm that the proposed device fits the current plug-in route.
  2. Check your property, permission, mounting and electrical situation.
  3. Estimate generation and self-consumption using location-specific inputs.
  4. Only then compare products whose register status and documentation are current.

What we will not guess

Solar Plug Scout currently publishes no product rankings, live prices, affiliate links, personalised savings figures or automatic SEG verdicts. A claim appears only when its evidence state and checking date can be shown.

Primary source · checked 29 September 2026

GOV.UK: The government announced the Great Britain plug-in solar route taking effect on 27 August 2026. Open source.