# British households to use plug-in solar panels to help cut energy costs

https://mins.news/en/item/33656

- Reuters, 2026-08-26 22:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/british-households-able-use-plug-in-solar-panels-help-with-energy-costs-2026-08-26/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8f657b0602a6000171e4ac

> British households will be able to buy and use plug-in solar power kits from Thursday, the government said, presenting them as an option for reducing energy costs.

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