Octopus Energy's plug-in solar kits sell out but more are 'on the way'
Home Energy Saving Octopus Energy says its plug-in solar kits have sold out again — but 'more are on the way' to save you up to £150 a year on bills News By Mark Wilson Published 1 October 2026 The sun continues to shine on plug-in solar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Octopus Energy has been offering two DIY kits to customers, with a choice or one 460W panel (£450) or two panels (£650, including VAT and curb-side delivery).The energy giant says that "thousands of households" have been trying to get one of its plug-in kits, but supply hasn't been able to meet demand. Octopus says the first 500 kits were gone in two weeks, and it's just sold out another batch.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: Because they can be mounted on either walls or the ground, plug-in solar kits are particularly appealing to renters.
- ▪Home Energy Saving Octopus Energy says its plug-in solar kits have sold out again — but 'more are on the way' to save you up to £150 a year on bills News By Mark Wilson Published 1 October 2026 The sun continues to shine on plug-in solar Wh
- ▪Octopus Energy has been offering two DIY kits to customers, with a choice or one 460W panel (£450) or two panels (£650, including VAT and curb-side delivery).The energy giant says that "thousands of households" have been trying to get one o
- ▪Octopus says the first 500 kits were gone in two weeks, and it's just sold out another batch.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: Because they can be mounted on either walls or the ground, plug-in solar kits are particularly ap
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Home Energy Saving Octopus Energy says its plug-in solar kits have sold out again — but 'more are on the way' to save you up to £150 a year on bills News By Mark Wilson Published 1 October 2026 The sun continues to shine on plug-in solar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images / Argos) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Octopus Energy says it's sold out of its plug-in solar kits for a second timeMore stock of the now-legal kits is apparently "on the way"Meanwhile, manufacturer UKSOL says more retailers are stocking its…
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