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Plug-in solar panels are now legal and available to buy. Are they right for your home?

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Plug-in solar panels, also called balcony solar panels, could save you around £100 a year on your energy bills and cut your carbon emissions too. Find out more …

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    Solar Wizard calculator

    Solar Wizard is a household and community solar PV assessment calculator to support more people and communities to get solar power.

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    Smart Energy Action Plans (SMEAPS)

    Tailored advice for vulnerable customers to help ensure they are not excluded from the benefits of the future smart energy system.

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    Community Energy Go connects community groups with free expert advice and hands-on support to make their community energy projects happen.

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    Plug-in solar

    Plug-in solar panels are now legal to use and available to buy in the UK. Find out if they’re right for your home.

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    Can’t pay your energy bill?

    If you can’t pay your energy bills, should you stop paying altogether? Read our advice.

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