Plug-In Solar UK
Plug-In Solar Panels
for UK Homes
The UK government has confirmed plug-in solar is coming to British shops. Thunder Energy is already here. We are the first UK company installing compact solar systems on balconies, gardens and fences. Our kits are plug-in ready and fully compliant under current UK regulations.
Our Products
Storm Solar Kits
Compact, lightweight solar kits designed for UK homes. Choose a DIY kit or get it professionally installed.
Storm 360W | From £499
A compact plug-in solar kit with two lightweight flexible panels and an 800W microinverter. Ideal for smaller balconies, single fence sections or anyone trying solar for the first time.
2 lightweight flexible panels (TopCon cells)
Hoymiles microinverter with app monitoring
Total system weight approximately 7kg
Generates up to 320 kWh per year in typical UK conditions
Mounts on fences, balcony railings, shed walls
Battery compatible (Vault)
Well within the government's 800W plug-in solar limit
Save up to £89 per year on your electricity bill at current rates
Storm 710W | From £649
Our higher output plug-in solar kit with four flexible panels and an 800W microinverter. Built for homes with more outdoor surface area or higher daytime electricity usage. Generates up to 640 kWh per year, enough to cover your washing machine, TV, home office and more.
4 lightweight flexible panels (TopCon cells)
Hoymiles microinverter with app monitoring
Total system weight approximately 14 kg
Generates up to 640 kWh per year in typical UK conditions
Mounts on fences, garden walls, garage exteriors, balconies
Battery compatible (Vault)
Well within the government's 800W plug-in solar limit
Save up to £175 per year on your electricity bill at current rates
Storm 710W + Professional Installation | £999
The complete package. Get the Storm 710W kit professionally installed at your home in Greater London for a single all-in price of £999. Thunder handles everything: site assessment, panel mounting, microinverter connection, fused spur wiring on a dedicated radial circuit, G98 DNO notification and system testing. You do nothing except watch your meter slow down.
Storm 710W kit (4 flexible panels + microinverter)
Professional installation by qualified electrician
Fused spur on dedicated radial circuit (fully UK compliant)
G98 DNO notification handled for you
Available across Greater London
£999
Understanding Plug-In Solar
What Is Plug-In Solar and How Does Thunder Do It?
Plug-in solar systems are compact solar panel kits designed to mount on balconies, fences, garden walls and other outdoor surfaces. They generate free electricity and feed it into your home, cutting the amount of power you draw from the grid.
Over half a million plug-in solar systems were installed in Germany in 2025. In March 2026, the UK government confirmed it will update regulations to allow plug-in solar in British homes, with products expected in shops from mid-2026.
Important
Over half a million plug-in solar systems were installed in Germany in 2025. In March 2026, the UK government confirmed it will update regulations to allow plug-in solar in British homes, with products expected in shops from mid-2026.
Thunder has been installing compact solar on balconies, fences and garden walls under current UK regulations since before the plug-in announcement. We connect via a fused spur on a dedicated radial circuit, carried out by a qualified electrician. When plug-in standards arrive, our systems transition to socket connection with minimal changes.
Why wait? Thunder systems are generating power on real homes right now. Compliant today, plug-in ready tomorrow.