You rent — what can you actually do?
Permanent rooftop solar isn't your call. But there's a useful gap between 'do nothing' and 'wait until I buy' — smart tariffs, plug-in solar kit (now legal in the UK as of 2025), and a well-framed conversation with your landlord.
The UK legalised plug-in 'balcony solar' (up to 800W) in 2025 with new MCS-light certification. It won't run your house, but on a south-facing balcony or garden it can offset 10–15% of an average flat's daytime usage with no install.
If you want a real array, your landlord has to agree. We're writing a template letter, a one-page ROI case for them, and an honest read of which landlord types tend to say yes.
Sign up and we'll send the template the moment it's ready.