UK retailers in talks with government to sell plug-in balcony solar panels for flats and rented homes
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Summary
Major UK retailers including Currys, B&Q, Amazon, Lidl, Asda, Screwfix, and Wickes are in talks with the UK government to develop guidelines for selling plug-in balcony solar panels. The initiative aims to make solar power accessible to people living in flats or rented homes without rooftop access. These devices plug into household sockets and can reduce electricity bills by up to 30%. Energy minister Martin McCluskey met with retail executives to discuss the plan.
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Executives from brands including Currys, B&Q, Amazon and Lidl met Martin McCluskey, the minister for energy consumers, on Tuesday to discuss guidelines for selling 'balcony solar panels' to the British public.
Asda, Screwfix and Wickes also attended the meeting to discuss how to help people living in flats or rented homes without rooftop access to benefit from the government's solar power strategy.
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