How much does it cost to fit a kit I already own?+
Standard fitting of a suitable customer-supplied kit costs £349. We check the equipment, electrics, mounting position and access before confirming the work. If issues are found during assessment or installation, additional work may increase the price. We explain and agree any extra work and cost with you before carrying it out. Read the fitting details.
What does the £899 launch offer include?+
A complete, ENA-listed compliant 1,030W plug-in solar kit with two 515W DMEGC panels, an 800W Hoymiles HF-800-WB inverter, standard mounting, electrical suitability checks, fitting, setup and handover. The 1,030W figure is the panels’ combined rated capacity; maximum inverter output is 800W. It covers the next 10 qualifying installations with agreed ground or wall mounting. Height and safe access are assessed individually. Roof installations, extra electrical work and specialist access are quoted separately. We confirm your offer place with your written quote and booking. Read the offer details.
What are plug-in solar panels?+
They are small solar systems that turn daylight into electricity for your home through a suitable socket and compliant inverter. Read our guide to plug-in solar panels for the equipment, output and buying questions to consider.
Can I install it myself?+
Some qualifying kits allow self-installation when you can meet their instructions safely. Work on fixed wiring, uncertain structures or difficult access needs appropriate professional help. Do not assume the DIY label makes every proposed installation suitable.
Why might I choose professional installation?+
You may want help with equipment checks, mounting, electrical suitability and setup. Our professional installation service brings these steps together with a written quote and handover.
How much electricity can an 800W plug-in solar system produce?+
800W solar systems have a maximum output rating, not a constant output. At 800W for one hour, generation would be 0.8kWh; that is an illustration, not a forecast. Annual output depends on equipment, daylight, orientation, shade and weather. Savings also depend on when you use the electricity.
Is plug-in solar legal in Great Britain?+
Yes. Qualifying plug-in solar devices became legal to buy and use in England, Scotland and Wales from 27 August 2026. The exact model must meet the UK requirements; Northern Ireland currently has different rules.
Can any solar kit be plugged into a socket?+
No. It needs to be a specific UK-compliant plug-in device listed on the relevant register. A familiar panel or inverter brand alone is not enough, which is why we check the complete model.
Will my socket and wiring be suitable?+
The system must connect directly to a suitable socket, without an extension lead or adaptor. The circuit and protective devices also matter. We review these before confirming the installation.
Do I need planning permission or landlord/freeholder consent?+
It depends on your property and proposed position. Planning permission and property-owner consent are separate checks. Read our planning and permissions guide before buying or arranging installation.
How much could I save?+
It depends on panel position, shading and how much electricity you use while the system is generating. We avoid promising one headline figure for every home and will explain the assumptions that apply to yours.
Where can the panels be installed?+
We assess gardens, patios, walls and balconies, as well as proposed garage, shed and carport roof positions. Suitability depends on the exact kit, approved mounting arrangement, structure, wind exposure, safe access and permissions. Roof installations are assessed and quoted individually.
Can you fit solar on a garage, shed or carport roof?+
Send us photos of the building and proposed panel position, taken safely from ground level. We will check whether a suitable kit and mounting system are approved for that roof and agree the price before booking. Roof installations are quoted separately from our standard prices. The 1,030W launch-offer kit has no confirmed roof-mounting configuration in its published instructions, which also prohibit installation on timber structures. Read the roof installation details.
Who registers the system?+
Registration is a legal requirement. When BrightPlug Energy supplies or fits your system, we include the registration step and keep the confirmation with your handover records.
