When will plug-in solar panels be available to buy in the UK? This is everything we know so far

Angled solar panels installed on a balcony with flowers and festoon lights in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Plug-in solar panels could be available to buy in the UK soon after the 27 August 2026, when updated legislation comes into effect.

Back in March, the Government announced that plug-in solar panels would be available 'within months', offering households across the UK a chance to offset their energy bills by generating their own electricity at home. Panels like this are already widely used across parts of Europe, and are both renter friendly and considerably more affordable than rooftop solar installations.