British Gas starts free competition to win £500 plug-in solar panels — as Argos beats Amazon and Currys to stock the UK's first kits

British Gas is giving away 30 plug-in solar kits – here’s what to know

The energy supplier is giving 30 households the chance to win a plug-in solar kit and says eligible customers will soon be able to earn money from surplus electricity

Where to buy plug-in solar panels as new rules take effect

Plug-in solar panels become legal in Great Britain from 27 August. Here’s where compliant kits are on sale and which UK retailers could stock them next.

Octopus Energy unveils major plug-in solar panel announcement: 'Everyone can shrink their bill!'

Octopus Energy has become the first major supplier to offer plug-in solar panel kits to British households, following the introduction of new regulations that permit the technology.The system allows customers to produce their own electricity without the need for conventional rooftop panel installations, opening up solar power to renters, those living in flats, and homeowners whose roofs are unsuitable.Kits are available from £450, with buyers ab…

British Gas starts free competition to win £500 plug-in solar panels — as Argos beats Amazon and Currys to stock the UK's first kits

Plug-in solar kits are now appearing for sale in the UKBritish Gas is also running a competition to win £500 kitsYou could save up to £110 a year with one of these kitsThe plug-in solar revolution is now underway in the UK, after portable, mains-connecting solar kits became legal — and if you're keen to get involved quickly, British Gas is running a competition to give away 30 of these kits for free.The competition is for a plug-in unit worth ar…

Tesco Insurance urges safety checks as plug-in solar panels enter UK market

New legislation means compliant small solar panels can now be plugged directly into a wall socket in UK homes, provided they meet the required specifications.