The ledger for UK 800W balcony solar.
Compare recorded kits, then plan with your own current quote. The ledger is an August 2026 snapshot; prices, stock and exact-kit compliance have not been reverified. Compliant plug-in solar became available in Great Britain on 27 August 2026; Northern Ireland has separate rules.
Recorded kit ledger
Eight kit records from 28 August 2026. These are historical prices and specifications, not current offers or a current certification list. Check the exact model on the current register and with the seller before buying. Click a column to reorder the records.
| Product | Recorded price↓ | Panel W | Route | Archived model | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKSOL Pro Compact 515WUKSOL · 1P hybrid | £599 | 515 | Plug-in hybrid, DIY | 5.4–8.6 yrs | Needs rechecking |
| UKSOL Pro Compact 460WUKSOL · 1P ground-mount | £699 | 460 | Ground-mount, DIY | 6.4–10 yrs | Needs rechecking |
| UKSOL Pro Duo 890WUKSOL · 2P hybrid | £849 | 890 | Plug-in hybrid, DIY | 7.7–12.1 yrs | Needs rechecking |
| UKSOL Pro Duo 890WUKSOL · 2P ground-mount | £849 | 890 | Ground-mount, DIY | 7.7–12.1 yrs | Needs rechecking |
| UKSOL Pro Plus 1030WUKSOL · 2P hybrid | £899 | 1030 | Plug-in hybrid, DIY | 8.2–12.8 yrs | Needs rechecking |
| UKSOL Pro Max 1260WUKSOL · 2P hybrid | £989 | 1260 | Plug-in hybrid, DIY | 9–14.1 yrs | Needs rechecking |
| UKSOL Pro Advanced 920WUKSOL · 2P hybrid | Not recorded | 920 | Plug-in hybrid, DIY | — | Needs rechecking |
| Perlight PowerPlug MAX 465Perlight · panel-ready | Not recorded | 465 | Plug-in, DIY | — | Needs rechecking |
Law status
Before buying: check the exact kit, property permissions and current requirements. This ledger does not establish installation suitability. Read the Energy Saving Trust guide and its checklist.
Register-status updates
One email when a device changes status on the register. Nothing else.
What would it pay you back?
The archived model above is not a forecast for your home. Use a current quote, your tariff, orientation and daytime usage in the calculator.
Work out your payback →Other August records
These records were unresolved in August 2026. Their current registration, suitability and prices have not been checked; do not infer approval or rejection from this archive.
| Product | Recorded price | Watts | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow EF-PS-800EcoFlow · plug-in microinverter kit | £549 | 800 | Needs rechecking |
| Anker AE1032Z1-20Anker · SOLIX Solarbank 2 AC, storage + inverter | £1,099 | 800 | Needs rechecking |
| Zendure SolarFlow 800Zendure · hub + battery | £799 | 800 | Needs rechecking |
| TSUNESS plug-in kitTSUNESS · microinverter | Not recorded | 800 | Needs rechecking |
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 →