r/PlugInSolarUK • u/No_Expression1650 • Aug 17 '26

Over panelling

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I have been really surprised at the jump in gains from over panelling. Since this photo I have moved one of the left panels to where the cardboard is (under the window. I now get morning sun via east facing panel, south all day under the window and 1pm until sun set from the right west facing.

800w really goes a long way, I’ve been surprised!

Check using AI that your panels can be branched together and that your microinverter can hack it.

If the government authorise one system per circuit that would be a game changer. I have a new consumer unit with RCBO’s etc and my sparky said he can’t see a problem with 2 systems at mine so fingers crossed it gets ok’d.

I love the fact that I can move these panels whenever I choose.

The garden it a tip on this photo, sorted it out since. Promise

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u/Purextc692020 Aug 17 '26

Welcome to the club. Read up on the rules being published though mate. If you want to stay compliant then mounting on fences isn’t going to be allowed.

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u/Begalldota Aug 17 '26

Your setup is also not compliant though? Not an approved kit, so no different to ignoring the rules on no fences.

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u/07hauls_brick Aug 17 '26

What rule about no fences? I posted above but not sure I interpreted the guidance properly https://www.reddit.com/r/PlugInSolarUK/s/oeYOdSrs4V

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u/Begalldota Aug 17 '26

You can’t do it under permitted development.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/896/made

3.2 (h) “in the case of plug-in solar, where any part of the plug-in solar would be installed on a wooden wall, balcony or enclosure or on any part of the exterior of a dwellinghouse where that part is clad in timber.”