Plug-in solar panels on sale in UK for the first time. Here’s what you need to check before buying them

The panels can lower energy bills by cutting how much electricity households pull from the grid

Each kit produces up to 800W of power, which is said to be enough to provide up to 20% of an average home’s electricity use when the sun is shining.

The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

DIY system will be stocked by big retailers, starting with Argos, enabling more homes to lower bills by generating own electricity Plug-in solar panels will go on sale in the UK for the first time from Thursday, allowing households unable to use rooftop panels to also generate their own cheap electricity. Households ac

Technology will help lower bills, but users need a balcony or other outdoor space

The project evolved in response to the growth of photovoltaic generation in Jalisco, which has approximately 1.6 million installed solar panels, equivalent to about 50,000 tonnes of equipment.