The ledger for UK 800W balcony solar.
Real kit, real prices, real payback — entered like an accountant keeps books, not sold like a landing page. Plug-in solar became legal in Great Britain on 27 August 2026, for a compliant device up to 800W.
Today's ledger
Eight ENA G98-register certified 800W-class systems on sale in the UK right now, entered with real specs. Click a column to reorder the book. All rows below are ENA type-test verified — plug-in kits still awaiting certification are filed separately.
| Product | Price↓ | Panel W | Route | Payback | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKSOL Pro Compact 515WUKSOL · 1P hybrid | £599 | 515 | Plug-in hybrid, DIY | 5.4–8.6 yrs | ENA G98 certified |
| UKSOL Pro Compact 460WUKSOL · 1P ground-mount | £699 | 460 | Ground-mount, DIY | 6.4–10 yrs | ENA G98 certified |
| UKSOL Pro Duo 890WUKSOL · 2P hybrid | £849 | 890 | Plug-in hybrid, DIY | 7.7–12.1 yrs | ENA G98 certified |
| UKSOL Pro Duo 890WUKSOL · 2P ground-mount | £849 | 890 | Ground-mount, DIY | 7.7–12.1 yrs | ENA G98 certified |
| UKSOL Pro Plus 1030WUKSOL · 2P hybrid | £899 | 1030 | Plug-in hybrid, DIY | 8.2–12.8 yrs | ENA G98 certified |
| UKSOL Pro Max 1260WUKSOL · 2P hybrid | £989 | 1260 | Plug-in hybrid, DIY | 9–14.1 yrs | ENA G98 certified |
| UKSOL Pro Advanced 920WUKSOL · 2P hybrid | POA | 920 | Plug-in hybrid, DIY | — | ENA G98 certified |
| Perlight PowerPlug MAX 465Perlight · panel-ready | POA | 465 | Plug-in, DIY | — | ENA G98 certified |
Law status
Editorial principle: we do not publish "just plug it in, fully legal now" copy for kit that isn't on the ENA type-test register. Spotted a change? We update the ledger the same day.
Legalisation-day alerts
One email when a device changes status on the register. Nothing else.
What would it pay you back?
The payback column above is modelled on gov.uk's national estimate. Your own figure turns on your tariff, your orientation and how much you are home in daylight. Put your six numbers in and see.
Work out your payback →Not yet on the register
Testing unfinished, not failed — these are not lawful to plug in yet. Never listed as certified.
| Product | Price | Watts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow EF-PS-800EcoFlow · plug-in microinverter kit | £549 | 800 | Pending register |
| Anker AE1032Z1-20Anker · SOLIX Solarbank 2 AC, storage + inverter | £1,099 | 800 | Pending register |
| Zendure SolarFlow 800Zendure · hub + battery | £799 | 800 | Pending register |
| TSUNESS plug-in kitTSUNESS · microinverter | Check retailer | 800 | Pending register |
Grid-only vs solar-first
Same balcony, one 800W system added — your flat draws the free solar first, the grid tops up the rest. Illustrative example, not tied to a specific kit.
Everything, filed in one place
Every guide on the site sits in exactly one drawer. No hunting.
Best plug-in solar kits UK 2026 (ledger-ranked)
The eight ENA G98-certified plug-in solar kits on sale in Great Britain, ranked on real price, watts and payback. Plus the widely advertised brands that are not certified yet.
Read the guide → LegalIs plug-in solar legal in the UK? SI 2026 No. 848 explained
Plug-in solar became lawful in Great Britain on 27 August 2026. What SI 2026 No. 848 actually says, what the 800W limit means, and what you must do about G98.
Read the guide → MoneyHow much do plug-in solar panels cost in the UK?
Certified kits run £599 to £989, with a realistic all-in budget of £400 to £1,200. The full cost breakdown, including the freeholder fee nobody mentions.
Read the guide → MoneyPlug-in solar payback: how long to break even?
Payback of 5.4 to 14.1 years on the government’s own £70 to £110 estimate — with the assumptions shown in full, including the cases where plug-in solar does not pay back at all.
Read the guide → RentersBalcony solar for renters and flat owners
Legality was never the obstacle for renters and leaseholders — permission is. Landlord consent, freeholder licences to alter, planning, and the route that avoids most of the argument.
Read the guide → InstallG98 notification step by step (DNO)
How to notify your Distribution Network Operator after fitting plug-in solar. Free, about twenty minutes, due within 28 days — and the cases where you do not need it at all.
Read the guide →