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Editorial principle: we do not publish "just plug it in, fully legal now" copy for kit that isn't on the ENA type-test register.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.
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.
Is 800W plug-in solar legal in the UK?
SI 2026 No. 848 explained in plain English, with the dates that matter.
Coming soonG98 notification, step by step
What your DNO needs, and when you don't need G98 at all.
Coming soonENA register vs "800W-class" marketing
Why UKSOL and Perlight are certified today and EcoFlow, Anker, Zendure aren't yet.
Coming soonPayback calculator methodology
How we model yield, self-consumption and the gov.uk savings range — and where estimates go wrong.
Coming soonBalcony solar if you rent
Landlord consent templates and what the Renters' Rights Act actually changes.
Coming soonMethodology & corrections
How the ledger is checked, how often, and how to flag an error.
Coming soon