Plug-in solar panels

We are aware of the growing interest in plug-in solar panels, sometimes known as balcony solar panels or plug-and-play solar systems. These small-scale solar panels can generate electricity for your home and are designed to connect to a standard electrical socket, helping to reduce energy consumption from the grid.

We are currently reviewing the use of plug-in solar panels and working on a process that would allow customers to apply for permission through our existing alterations request procedure.

As part of this work, we are considering a range of factors, including customer safety, electrical compliance, installation requirements, and the potential impact on our customers’ homes. Our aim is to develop a clear and consistent approach for customers who may want to install this type of technology.

We will provide further updates and guidance in due course, including details of the approval process, eligibility criteria, and any requirements that you will need to meet before installation.

In the meantime, we ask that customers do not install or use plug-in solar panels without obtaining written approval from Beyond Housing. We will share more information as soon as the review has been completed.