Quick answer: On 19 October 2026 we found plug-in solar kits listed by Argos, Currys, Screwfix, City Plumbing and Maplin, by Octopus Energy, and direct from brands including PatioSun, Thunder Energy and UKSOL. B&Q’s and Wickes’s own searches did not show a kit. Wherever you buy, check that the exact kit is listed as Compliant on the ENA register. Prices and stock change quickly, so check the current price on the day.
Plug-in solar became legal in Great Britain on 27 August 2026 (see is plug-in solar legal?). Shops have been adding kits since. This guide lists where we found kits, but it is not a recommendation of any seller. We have not tested these kits, and we do not quote prices because they change too often to be reliable here.
The check that matters most: the ENA register
Only complete kits listed as Compliant on the ENA type test register can legally be plugged in. The register lists each approved configuration: panels, microinverter, cable and plug together. When we read it on 19 October 2026, it held Compliant entries from an energy supplier (Octopus Energy), trade merchants, UK brands and overseas manufacturers, plus some entries marked Non-compliant.
Before you pay:
- Find the model and register reference on the product page. Some sellers print the ENA reference, which looks like a five-letter code followed by numbers.
- Search the register for that maker and check the entry says Compliant, not Non-compliant.
- Check it is the whole kit. A microinverter or panel sold on its own is not a compliant kit. Some shops sell spare microinverters and brackets next to kits.
- If in doubt, ask the seller in writing which register entry the kit matches.
Entries are added and removed often. Check on the day you buy, not from an old screenshot.
Energy suppliers
- Octopus Energy sells one-panel and two-panel bundles from its plug-in solar page, and Octopus Energy has a Compliant entry on the register. On 19 October it listed delivery estimates by order date, with recent orders expected by the end of November. The kit arrives on a pallet, so check the delivery details.
- British Gas said on its plug-in solar page, on 19 October, that it will “soon” offer kits, with a register-interest form. It was not selling a kit when we checked.
High street and trade retailers
These listed plug-in solar kits on their own websites on 19 October 2026:
| Retailer | What we found listed | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Argos | UKSOL kits in several sizes, plus EcoFlow STREAM parts and batteries | Separate microinverters and batteries are not complete compliant kits |
| Currys | InstaGen ONE one-panel and two-panel kits | InstaGroup has both Compliant and Non-compliant register entries, so match the model |
| Screwfix | A PowerXpress two-panel kit with an 800W microinverter | Delivered by a third-party supplier; check the stated guarantee |
| City Plumbing | Several kits using Hoymiles microinverters, plus UKSOL ground-mount kits | Trade merchant that also sells to the public; check stock by postcode |
| Maplin | UKSOL kits, plus Hoymiles microinverters sold separately | Buy the kit, not the loose microinverter |
When we searched B&Q and Wickes on 19 October, neither showed a plug-in solar kit. The government named B&Q among the retailers working on the rollout in its August announcement, so this may change.
Brands selling direct
Several brands with Compliant register entries sell from their own websites. On 19 October these included:
- PatioSun, with single-panel and two-panel kits for patios, gardens and balconies (patiosun.co.uk)
- Thunder Energy, with balcony and garden kit ranges (thunderenergy.co.uk)
- UKSOL, with compact and two-panel kits in ground and hybrid mounts (uksol.co.uk)
- Zendure, which says pre-orders for its SolarFlow 800 kit open on 2 November 2026 (our report)
Buying direct can mean clearer information about which register entry you are getting, but it may also mean longer delivery times and different returns terms. Check both.
Online marketplaces
You will find plug-in solar on Amazon and other marketplaces, often mixed in with 12V camping panels and kits made for other countries. A kit with a European Schuko plug, or one that is not on the UK register, is not legal to plug in here, however cheap. Use the register check above, and buy from a listing that names the maker and model clearly.
What else to compare
Price is only part of it. Compare:
- What is in the box. Some kits leave out the mounting system, and cable lengths vary. Check the kit has everything you need for your spot.
- Panel wattage. Kits are labelled by panel wattage, but output to the socket is capped at 800W. See our complete guide.
- Mounting type. Ground, wall and balcony mounts suit different homes, and timber balconies and some cladding are off limits.
- Guarantees and returns. These vary a lot between sellers. A pallet delivery can mean a collection charge if you return it.
- Delivery. Several sellers quote weeks, not days.
Then check the basics: a suitable socket, permission if you rent or own a flat, and registration at myplugin.solar. Our guides to plug-in solar costs and whether plug-in solar is worth it help with the decision.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy plug-in solar in a shop?
We did not find a retailer showing kits as stocked in store when we checked. The listings we found were for delivery.
Is a cheaper kit from a marketplace legal?
Only if the exact kit is listed as Compliant on the ENA register and has a UK BS 1363 plug. Kits made for other countries are not legal to plug in here.
Does it matter which shop I buy from?
The legal test is the register entry, not the shop. But returns, guarantees, delivery and after-sales help vary, so compare them.
Sources
- ENA type test register: plug-in solar, Energy Networks Association, read 19 October 2026
- Retailer and brand websites as linked above, read 19 October 2026
- Plug-in Solar, Octopus Energy, read 19 October 2026
- Plug-in solar panels explained, British Gas, read 19 October 2026
- Households can save as plug-in solar panels come to market, GOV.UK, 26 August 2026
- Plug-in Solar Device Interim Product Specification, version 2.0, DESNZ
Last checked: 19 October 2026
Image credit: Rept0n1x via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped.
