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UKSOL PLUG-IN SOLAR PRO GAINS UK COMPLIANCE AHEAD OF CONSUMER LAUNCH


British owned solar company prepares for the emerging UK plug-in solar market with safety, standards and consumer confidence at the heart of its new product.


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rit ish-owned solar company UKSOL claims to be the first solar company that has reached significant


regulatory compliance through the Energy Network Association (ENA) Register for its new UKSOL Plug- In Solar Pro system as it prepares to bring accessible plug-in solar technology to UK households. Following the completion


of


the relevant technical assessment process, UKSOL has now secured formal ‘Compliant’ listings for four products in its Plug-In Solar Pro range on the ENA Connect Direct plug-in solar device database. The approved systems are the UKSOL Plug-In Solar Pro Compact 460W Single Panel Ground Mount Kit under system reference UKSOL/21002/V1/A2; the UKSOL Plug-In Solar Pro Duo 890W Two Panel Hybrid Mount Kit under system reference UKSOL/21007/ V1/A3; the UKSOL Plug-In Solar Pro Compact 515W Single Panel Hybrid Mount Kit under system reference UKSOL/21008/V1/ A4; and the UKSOL Plug-In Solar Pro Advanced 920W Two Panel Hybrid Mount Kit under system reference UKSOL/21014/V1/A4. The listings were confirmed on 18 and 19 August 2026 and mark an important


compliance milestone


ahead of the range’s launch in the UK market.


This can be found on the ENA Connect Direct plug-in online solar device database at: https:// connect-direct.energynetworks. org/device-databases/search- gen?device_type_id=14


This is a vital and important step


towards the commercial launch of the UKSOL system.


Preparing for launch


The compliance comes as the UK prepares for the introduction of plug in solar, which is designed to give more households access to small- scale solar generation without the


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could also play an important role in broadening public participation in home-grown renewable energy by allowing consumers to begin generating a proportion of their own electricity through a comparatively small solar system.


The company is currently developing its retail and distribution strategy ahead of the wider UK rollout.


“Plug in solar, is designed to give more households access to small-scale solar generation without the cost and complexity associated with a traditional rooftop solar installation.”


cost and complexity associated with a traditional rooftop solar installation. UKSOL has


been developing


its Plug-In Solar Pro proposition specifically with the emerging British market in mind, with a strong emphasis on electrical safety, product quality, clear consumer information and long-term support. The company is preparing an all- in-one consumer package, bringing together


the solar generation


equipment and associated components required for a straightforward household solution. UKSOL


Founder and CEO


Andrew Moore says: “Plug-in solar has the potential to open solar generation to millions of people who have previously found traditional rooftop systems difficult or unaffordable to access.


“But making solar simpler must never mean compromising on safety


or quality. Consumers need to know that the product they are buying has been properly assessed, is designed for the UK market and comes from a business that will still be there to support them after the purchase. “We have taken the technical


and regulatory process extremely seriously. Reaching this milestone is therefore an important moment for UKSOL and brings us another step closer to getting our Plug-In Solar Pro system into the hands of British consumers.”


Opening solar to more households


Plug-in solar could particularly benefit people who may not be able to install a conventional rooftop solar system, including renters and households with balconies, terraces, gardens or other suitable outdoor areas. UKSOL believes the technology


Safety and consumer confidence UKSOL is also urging consumers to pay close attention to product standards as the new market develops. Moore adds: “We expect plug in solar to become an exciting new consumer category, but there is a real responsibility on manufacturers and retailers to get the introduction right. “Consumers should be able to who manufactured


understand


or supplied their system, what testing has been undertaken, what warranty and technical support sits behind it and whether it meets the requirements for the UK market. “Price will obviously matter, but solar equipment is a long-term electrical product. Safety, provenance, quality and after-sales support need to matter too.” UKSOL intends to work with Government, DESNZ, the electrical industry, retailers and other stakeholders as the UK plug-in solar market develops.


Further details of the UKSOL Plug- In Solar Pro product and its consumer launch will be announced shortly.


About UKSOL UKSOL is an award winning British owned solar technology company supplying solar products in the UK and internationally to almost 50 countries on five continents. The company focuses on quality, long term product support and British- backed warranties while working with partners across the solar and renewable-energy sector. Please visit www.uksol.uk for more information.


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