800W plug-in solar kit: what the UK limit means
The 800W limit is the maximum output from the kit's inverter, not the size of the panels. [solar.org.uk]
Plug in solar UK 800W rules
- Maximum rated AC output of 800 W (the specification says 800 VA and 3.5 A).
- Up to 2,000 W of panels on the DC side.
- A BS 1363 plug with a fuse of 5 A or less.
- Listed on the ENA G98 Type Test Register.
We'll only list kits shown on the Energy Networks Association register.
Example 800W kits on sale
Powerxpress lists an 800 W kit with 2 × 460 W panels at £669. [The Eco Experts] Check the exact model is on the ENA register before buying. More in where to buy plug-in solar.
Questions
What does 800W mean for plug-in solar?
It's the legal maximum output from the inverter. The panels can total up to 2,000 W.