Plug-in Solar Panels Set for UK Retail Shelves at £699 Per Kit

Plug-in solar panels will become available in UK DIY shops following a government rule change allowing their legal sale. A one-panel kit is priced at £699, with a two-panel kit costing £1,089, although prices are expected to decrease to between £400 and £600 as competition rises. The government projects that households could save between £70 and £110 annually on energy bills, depending on usage and panel orientation. These panels can generate up to 800 watts, covering about 20% of the average home's electricity use during sunny periods.