Amazon and Lidl in the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the government, are promoting the use of “plug-in” solar panels, aiming to reduce household energy costs during a period of rising pressures due to the energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East.

According to Bloomberg, the UK Department for Energy Security announced that it is working with the two companies and the manufacturer EcoFlow to make these panels available on the market “within months.”

The “plug-in” solar panels, already widespread in other European countries, can be easily installed in gardens, on walls, or balconies and connected directly to the home electricity network without complicated procedures.

This development is particularly significant, as the energy price cap in the UK is expected to rise by about 20% in July, reaching nearly £2,000 per year, increasing pressure on Keir Starmer’s government to take supportive measures.

Authorities are already considering interventions to assist the most vulnerable households, while “plug-in” panels are being promoted as an immediate solution to lower electricity bills.

Easy installation without an electrician

One of the main advantages of this technology is that it can be installed without the mandatory presence of an electrician, as the panels connect directly to the home system. The government is working with network operators to update regulations and safety standards to allow widespread use of the technology with specific specifications.

It was noted that this solution can be especially beneficial for tenants, who so far have had limited options for installing permanent energy infrastructure.

In the same context, the government confirmed that the new “Future Homes Standard” is coming into effect, which requires that most new homes include solar panels or other forms of renewable energy.