United Kingdom
Checked on 7 November 2026 · Confidence: high
| Inverter limit | 800 VA and 3.5 A, one device per household |
|---|---|
| Panels | Up to 2,000 W and four panels |
| Registration | Tell your network operator via myplugin.solar within 28 days |
| Batteries | Excluded from the plug-in route; a government safety study runs until 2028 |
| Tenants and owners | Not verified yet |
Since 27 August 2026 (SI 2026/848) a complete plug-in solar kit can be connected with a normal BS 1363 plug in Great Britain. Northern Ireland is not included.
The kit must follow the government's interim product specification: inverter at most 800 VA and 3.5 A on the G98 type test register, a fused plug of at most 5 A, no extension leads or adaptors. Above 960 W of panels the maker must recommend a professional check.
Not yet confirmed
- BS 7671 wiring regulation changes for plug-in generators.
Sources
- SI 2026/848 (legislation.gov.uk) official
- myplugin.solar notification portal (ENA) official
- UK plug-in solar rules summary secondary
This is a summary for orientation, not legal advice. Rules change; check with your grid operator before you install.