UK retailers in talks with government to sell plug-in balcony solar panels for flats and rented homes
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Summary
British retail giants including Currys, B&Q, Amazon, Asda, Screwfix, and Wickes are in talks with the UK government to develop guidelines for selling plug-in "balcony solar panels." These devices, designed for homes without rooftop access (such as flats and rented homes), plug into household sockets and could reduce electricity bills by up to 30%. The initiative is part of a broader government drive to expand solar power adoption across the UK, inspired by successful programs in countries like Spain where households save approximately €10 per month.
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Executives from brands including Currys, B&Q and Amazon 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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