Retailers join Government plans to bring plug-in solar panels to UK homes

Flagship retailers Currys, B&Q, Amazon and Lidl have joined Government plans to bring plug-in solar panels to UK homes. 

At a roundtable of some of the biggest retailers in the country, with a combined total of almost four thousand stores and significant online presence, Minister for Energy Consumers Martin McCluskey discussed the crucial role of plug-in solar in the clean energy revolution.

Those in attendance included Amazon, Asda, B&Q, Currys, Screwfix and Wickes, who discussed the technology and how it can offer a cheaper route for people to save money on bills.

This follows rule changes announced by the Government earlier this year that will allow UK homeowners to self-install plug-in solar panels in the coming months and builds on savings of up to £480 consumers can already make from rooftop panels.

Minister for Energy Consumers Martin McCluskey said:

“Plug-in panels can be transformative for renters or those on lower incomes, so I welcome the conversation today with household names such as B&Q and Currys showing a huge amount of support for getting the panels in people’s homes.

“This easy to install tech can cut people’s bills and help make the UK less reliant on global fossil fuel markets.”

Alongside the roundtable, the Government has launched a consultation seeking industry views on enforcing the rules so consumers can safely install plug-in panels in their homes.

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