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2026-06-19 16:29 UTC

"Executives from brands including Currys, B&Q and Amazon met Martin McCluskey, the minister for energy consumers, on Tuesday to discuss guidelines for selling “balcony solar panels” to the British public. Asda, Screwfix and Wickes also attended the meeting to discuss how to help people living in flats or rented homes without rooftop access to benefit from the government’s solar power strategy and cut their energy bills." https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jun/16/retail-giants-join-uk-government-drive-to-boost-plug-in-balcony-solar-panels

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@CelloMomOnCars@mastodon.social 2026-07-26 19:16

"People across the [UK] will be able to join the millions across Europe generating their own electricity using “balcony solar panels” from 27 August, according to legislation passed last week. Unlike traditional rooftop solar panels, which require professional installation, balcony solar installations can be plugged into a three-prong wall socket, generating cheap electricity from a balcony, terrace, shed roof or any other outdoor space." https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/23/uk-households-free-install-plug-in-balcony-solar-panels

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