Plug-in solar panels will be legalised across the UK before the end of the summer, The i Paper understands.
A change in the law to permit the use of the devices – which can take £100 a year off a household’s energy bills – in private homes is expected in August.
An industry source told The i Paper that panels could be in shops in “as quickly as a month” after receiving the legal go-ahead – with retailers like Lidl, B&Q, Currys, Asda, Screwfix and Wickes all expressing interest in selling them.
However, even if the panels are on shelves by September, shoppers will have missed the chance to benefit from England’s hottest June on record – and the three heatwaves which have already struck.
Plug-in solar refers to low-cost panels that can be placed on balconies and outdoor spaces.
