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Plug-in solar in the UK: the 800 W rules explained
Plug-in solar has been legal in Great Britain since 27 August 2026. The output limit, panel limit, plug, notification and which products qualify.
Plug-in solarBalcony solar in Germany 2026: 800 W, 2,000 Wp and the new VDE standard
What DIN VDE V 0126-95 changed: Schuko plugs, the 800 W and 960/2,000 Wp limits, registration, tenants' rights and adding a battery.
Plug-in solarPlug-in solar in the US: which states allow balcony solar
Ten US states have legalised plug-in solar. The state laws, their 1,200 W limits, start dates and what to check before you buy.
Portable powerHow to choose a portable power station: capacity, output and price per Wh
Size a portable power station from what you need to run, compare LFP and NMC batteries, and see what each capacity class costs today.
Home batteriesWhat size home battery do you need?
Work out battery capacity and power from your own usage, understand usable versus nominal capacity, and the 2026 incentives in Australia and the US.
Home batteriesUL 9540, UL 1973, UL 2743 and more: energy storage certifications explained
Which certification applies to a home battery, a portable power station or an inverter, what each one proves, and how to check a listing.
Latest rules
| Market | Category | Topic | Rule | In force from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey, United States | Plug-in solar | Legal status | Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368/A4836), signed 1 September 2026: portable solar systems totalling up to 1,200 W may operate without an interconnection agreement. | 1 March 2027 |
| New Jersey, United States | Plug-in solar | Installation | Systems of 400 W or less are exempt from wiring or electrical panel changes. | 1 March 2027 |
| Colorado, United States | Plug-in solar | Legal status | HB26-1007, signed 7 May 2026, approves balcony (plug-in) solar and requires utilities to accept meter collar adapters. | 1 January 2027 |
| United Kingdom | Plug-in solar | Legal status | Plug-in solar devices with a maximum rated AC output of 800 W may be connected through a household socket (SI 2026 No. 848). England, Wales and Scotland. | 27 August 2026 |
| United Kingdom | Plug-in solar | Certification | Devices must meet the government's Plug-in Solar Device Interim Product Specification; one device per household; the network operator must be notified. | 27 August 2026 |
| Australia | Home batteries | Incentives | Cheaper Home Batteries Program: small-scale technology certificates per kWh of usable capacity, 6.8 per kWh from May to December 2026 and 5.7 in the first half of 2027; the first 14 kWh receive the full factor, 14–28 kWh 60% and 28–50 kWh 15%. | 1 May 2026 |
Certifications
CEC Approved Battery · CEC Approved Inverter · UL 1973 · UL 1741 · UL 2743 · UL 9540 · VDE-AR-N 4105 · UN 38.3