Plug-in solar panels set to hit high street shops from this week – are they worth it?

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...

Self-install kits will be ready to buy from Thursday, but they won’t be widely available inside stores before the end of summer