Households across Great Britain can now generate their own solar power using a standard three-pin wall socket, under new rules designed to cut energy bills and make clean electricity more accessible. The legal change, which came into force on 27 August 2026, allows people in England, Scotland and Wales to buy portable solar panel kits rated up to 800 watts and plug them directly into their home electricity supply without hiring an electrician. According to estimates from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the devices can provide up to 20 per cent of an average home's electricity use and save households up to £110 a year.
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