Plug-in solar · 8 October 2026
How to Register Your Plug-In Solar Kit (G98 Guide, 2026)
After you plug in a solar kit, your local electricity network operator needs to know it's there. It's free, needs no permission, and takes a few minutes. Here's exactly where to go and what to enter.
The short version
- Free — no fee and no approval needed. You connect first, then tell them.
- Do it within 28 days of plugging the kit in.
- It goes to your network operator (the company that owns the cables to your home), not your energy supplier.
- If you book our installation, your electrician does this for you.
Register at myplugin.solar (the official plug-in route)
Since plug-in solar became legal in Great Britain on 27 August 2026, the Energy Networks Association runs a dedicated registration site for compliant plug-in kits: myplugin.solar. Press “Register Plug-in Solar Device” and enter your details, your postcode and the make and model of the kit. It passes the notification to the right network operator for you.
Have these ready:
| Question | What to enter for our Balcony Solar Kit |
|---|---|
| Technology | Solar PV |
| Make and model | The micro-inverter make and model printed on its label and type-test certificate (in your order documents) |
| Output (AC) | 0.8 kW (800 W) |
| Connection | Single phase, plugged into a 13 A socket |
| Date connected | The day you first plugged it in |
What happens next?
You'll normally get an acknowledgement by email. Keep it with your order documents — it's useful if you move house or change insurer. Nobody needs to visit.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything? No. Registering is free.
Can they refuse? For a compliant kit of up to 800 W, this is a notification, not an application.
Does this apply to batteries? No. The plug-in route covers solar-only kits. See are plug-in batteries legal?
Is plug-in solar legal? Yes, for compliant kits. Read the 2026 rules explained.
Balcony Solar Kit — £599 inc. VAT
800W plug-in solar, free UK delivery, plugs into a standard socket.
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