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Retail giants join UK government drive to boost ‘plug-in’ balcony solar panels
Asda, Amazon and B&Q among retailers in talks to sell devices that feed into household sockets and can cut electricity bills by 30%
TL;DR
- Major UK retailers are in talks with the government to sell plug-in solar panels.
- These panels are intended for homes without rooftop access, such as flats or rented properties.
- Plug-in solar panels can be placed on balconies, terraces, or shed roofs and plug into a standard socket.
- They can help reduce household electricity bills by up to £70-£110 per year.
- The cost of these systems is expected to start around £400, with a payback period of four to seven years.
- This initiative aligns with the government's goal to increase the UK's renewable energy capacity.
- Similar plug-in systems are already popular in Spain and Germany.