The UK Plug-In Solar Buyer Checklist
9 smart checks to make before you buy a balcony solar kit. A short, honest PDF that helps you avoid the mistakes most first-time UK buyers make.
- ✓Work out the right kit size for your flat, garden or roof
- ✓Avoid the 10 most common and costly UK buyer mistakes
- ✓Find your match with 4 buyer profiles — renter to battery planner
3 Pages · PDF
A practical checklist — not another sales brochure
Built from real questions from UK renters and first-time buyers. Every page is designed to be printed and ticked through before you hit "buy".
Quick Buyer Scorecard
Tick four short sections to work out the right setup for your home before shopping.
- Space you have available
- Daytime energy use profile
- Realistic budget band
- Main goal: bills, resilience or sustainability
10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid
The traps we see over and over — from panel sizing and inverter mismatches to G98 paperwork.
- Oversizing without battery storage
- Ignoring shading and orientation
- Missing DNO notifications
- Plus an expert tip box at the end
4 Buyer Profiles + Next Step
Find the profile that fits you, then follow the suggested kit size and a simple next step.
- Renter Starter · 400–800W
- Smart Saver · 800W + add battery later
- Battery Planner · 1.92 kWh expandable
- Garden Power User · 1600W + 3.84 kWh
Already know your size? Shop the three kits we trust
Hand-picked from the EcoFlow STREAM line — the only plug-in solar range we currently recommend for UK homes. Full breakdown on our products page.
EcoFlow STREAM 800W Balcony Kit
The no-drill starter kit — 2×400W panels, smart grid-feed inverter and app control. Perfect for flats and balconies.
- 800W micro inverter, 2×400W panels
- Wi-Fi + app control
- Balcony, garden or vertical wall mounts
EcoFlow STREAM Pro 1.92 kWh
Power plant with battery storage, 800W rigid panels and time-of-use smart control. Expandable up to 11.52 kWh.
- 1.92 kWh LFP battery (6,000 cycles)
- 2300W solar input, dual AC port
- Expandable battery — grow later
EcoFlow STREAM Ultra X 3.84 kWh
Four 400W panels, 1600W output and 3.84 kWh of LFP storage — expandable to 23 kWh. The full-home setup.
- 1600W output, 4×400W panels
- 3.84 kWh LFP, expandable to 23 kWh
- AI-powered smart control + TOU
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