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Can't Install Plug-in Solar Panels? No Problem — I've Hand-Picked 12 Solar-Powered Gadgets to Brighten Your Home and Save You Money Anyway
Retailers will sell the kits from Thursday as the government says they can cut bills and provide up to 20% of a home’s electricity use.
- On Thursday, the UK government authorized the sale of plug-in solar panels, allowing residents to legally connect small balcony-sized units directly to standard home power outlets for the first time.
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh stated these systems offer an "affordable way for households to take control of their energy bills," providing a practical solar solution for renters and flat-dwellers without rooftop access.
- With upfront costs between £400 and £600, households could see annual savings of £70 to £110, with experts suggesting payback periods of four to six years.
- New units must meet the G98 standard and be registered with the Distribution Network Operator within 28 days; Electrical Safety First warns against using extension leads to prevent overheating.
- Following Germany's model, where about 500,000 units were installed last year, officials hope this technology will reduce reliance on overseas fuel sources and help households generate cleaner homegrown energy.
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Can't install plug-in solar panels? No problem — I've hand-picked 12 solar-powered gadgets to brighten your home and save you money anyway
Plug-in solar panels became legal in the UK today, providing a quick and easy way to cut your electricity bill without any professional installation. Plug-in solar isn't right for every home (see my list of three places you can't install plug-in solar panels for details). Don't despair, though — you can still trim your bills by opting for clever solar-powered home tech, and as TechRadar's Homes Editor, I've put together a list of 12 top options …
·Bath, United Kingdom
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Plug-in solar panels hit UK high streets from today - how much could you save?
Plug-in solar panels hit UK high streets from today - how much could you save? . Households across Great Britain can now save up to £110 a year on their electricity bills after plug-in solar panels became legal to purchase and use from today
·London, United Kingdom
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