Buying a plug-in solar panel? Don’t make these mistakes

Tom Bawden: The new plug-in panels can save money – but can also burn out your wiring, set fire to cladding or void your home insurance

PLUG-IN solar panels will be hitting UK shops this week - so should you invest in them? The devices use the energy from the sun to generate their own electricity, and can be set up on a balcony, terrace, shed roof or any other outdoor space. Unlike other solar panels, they don't need professional installation...