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Argos Plug-In Solar Panels: All 6 UKSOL Kits and Prices (2026)
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Yes, Argos sells plug-in solar. It stocks six UKSOL "Plug-In Solar Pro" kits, and on 8 October 2026 they ranged from £539.10 to £989 including VAT. Argos was the first big UK retailer to list plug-in kits after the law changed on 27 August 2026.
Every kit matches a compliant Plug-in Solar listing on the ENA Type Test Register, so all six can legally be plugged into an ordinary socket under SI 2026/848.
Right now the two ground-mount kits are 10% off, which makes Argos the cheapest place we have found for both of them, cheaper than Wilko and UKSOL's own store.
Prices checked 8 October 2026. Argos prices change often; check the listing before you buy.
Quick Facts
- Range: 6 UKSOL Pro kits, £539.10–£989 inc VAT
- Cheapest: 460W ground-mount kit, £539.10 (was £599)
- Best deal: 890W ground-mount kit, £764.10 (was £849)
- Inverter: 800W smart microinverter in every kit
- Battery: none in any kit
- Register status: all six match compliant UKSOL
Plug-in Solarentries, published 18 August 2026 - Balconies: the same hybrid kits are listed by Wilko as not suitable for balconies
Search "UKSOL" in our certified kit finder to see the live register entries, or check any other model before you buy.
The Short Answer
Argos is a sound place to buy a certified plug-in kit, and at the moment it is the best-value place for UKSOL's ground-mount kits. The 890W ground kit at £764.10 is £135 less than UKSOL direct and £235 less than Wilko.
On the four hybrid-mount kits, Argos charges exactly what Wilko does, so buy wherever delivery suits you.
The one thing to get right before ordering is where the panels will go. These are wall and ground kits. If you have a balcony, read the balcony section first.
All Six Argos Kits
| Kit | Argos price | Panels | Register ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Compact 460W, ground mount | £539.10 (was £599) | 1 × 460W bifacial | UKSOL/21002/V1/A2 |
| Pro Compact 515W, hybrid mount | £599 | 1 × 515W TOPCon | UKSOL/21008/V1/A4 |
| Pro Duo 890W, ground mount | £764.10 (was £849) | 2 bifacial panels | UKSOL/21003/V1/A2 |
| Pro Duo 890W, hybrid mount | £849 | 2 × 445W | UKSOL/21007/V1/A3 |
| Pro Plus 1030W, hybrid mount | £899 | 2 × 515W | UKSOL/21012/V1/A3 |
| Pro Max 1260W, hybrid mount | £989 | 2 × 630W | UKSOL/21013/V1/A2 |
Argos catalogue numbers we could confirm: 9593202 (460W ground), 9973743 (1030W), 9837133 (1260W).
We matched each kit to its register entry by wattage and mount type. Check the model on the box against the register when it arrives.
Panel wattage above 800W is not a fault. Every kit uses an 800W microinverter, the legal ceiling for socket install. A bigger panel array just means the inverter reaches that ceiling for more of the day and in weaker light.
Argos vs Wilko vs UKSOL Direct
| Kit | Argos | Wilko | UKSOL direct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460W ground | £539.10 | £679 | £599 |
| 515W hybrid | £599 | £599 | — |
| 890W ground | £764.10 | £999 | £899 |
| 890W hybrid | £849 | £849 | — |
| 1030W hybrid | £899 | £899 | — |
| 1260W hybrid | £989 | £989 | — |
Argos and Wilko prices checked 7–8 October 2026; UKSOL direct checked 22 September 2026. The ground-kit discounts at Argos may be time-limited.
For the full UKSOL range, including the 920W kit neither retailer stocks, see our UKSOL review. For the same kits at Wilko, see Wilko plug-in solar.
Is It Certified? Yes, All Six
Since 27 August 2026, a plug-in kit can only be legally self-installed into a socket if it holds a compliant listing under the Plug-in Solar device type on the ENA Type Test Register. UKSOL Ltd holds seven such entries, all compliant, and the six Argos kits correspond to six of them. None includes a battery, so the battery exclusion from the socket route does not apply.
Plenty of heavily advertised brands are not in that position: they hold register entries only under other device types, which do not permit socket install. Our certified kit tracker keeps the full list.
The Balcony Question
Wilko's listings for the same four UKSOL hybrid-mount kits say they are "not suitable for balconies". "Hybrid mount" means a frame for a wall or the ground, and ground ballast is not included. The ground-mount kits, as the name says, are for the ground.
If a balcony railing is your only option, choose a kit sold for balcony mounting instead. Our budget kit guide and the tracker list certified ones.
Registering It
These are solar-only kits within the 800W limit, so you use the notification route, not a DNO application. Register at myplugin.solar after installation. You do not need permission in advance or an electrician.
- DNO Notification and G98 Explained: what changed on 27 August 2026 and what you actually have to file.
- How Much Can You Actually Save?: realistic UK generation figures.
- Screwfix's Plug-In Solar Kit: the other big high-street option, £669 with a one-year guarantee.
Which Argos Kit Should You Buy?
Best value: the 890W ground kit at £764.10. Two panels for not much more than one, at the lowest price we have seen anywhere.
Smallest outlay: the 460W ground kit at £539.10. Sensible if you only have room for one panel.
Most output: the 1260W hybrid at £989. The oversized array keeps the 800W inverter near its ceiling longer, which helps most on east- or west-facing walls.
Realistic payback, at the 26.32p/kWh Ofgem cap rate, for a well-sited south-facing install:
| Kit | Est. generation | Saving at 100% use | Payback | Saving at 50% use | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 460W ground, £539.10 | 400–460 kWh | £105–£121 | 4.5–5.1 yrs | £53–£61 | 8.9–10.2 yrs |
| 890W ground, £764.10 | 700–800 kWh | £184–£211 | 3.6–4.2 yrs | £92–£105 | 7.3–8.3 yrs |
| 1260W hybrid, £989 | 850–950 kWh | £224–£250 | 4.0–4.4 yrs | £112–£125 | 7.9–8.8 yrs |
Self-consumption is the big variable: exported units from a plug-in kit typically earn nothing, because most Smart Export Guarantee tariffs need MCS certification.
- Work out your own figure: our payback calculator takes your postcode, kit cost and usage pattern.
FAQs
Q: Does Argos sell plug-in solar panels? A: Yes. Six UKSOL Plug-In Solar Pro kits, £539.10 to £989 inc VAT, as at 8 October 2026.
Q: Are Argos plug-in solar kits legal to plug into a socket?
A: Yes. All six match compliant Plug-in Solar entries for UKSOL Ltd on the ENA Type Test Register. Register the kit at myplugin.solar after fitting.
Q: What is the cheapest plug-in solar kit at Argos? A: The UKSOL 460W ground-mount kit, £539.10 (reduced from £599) on 8 October 2026.
Q: Is Argos cheaper than Wilko for plug-in solar? A: On the ground-mount kits, yes, by £140–£235 while the Argos discount lasts. On the four hybrid kits the prices are identical.
Q: Can I put an Argos solar kit on my balcony? A: These are wall and ground kits. Wilko's listings for the same UKSOL hybrid kits say they are not suitable for balconies.
Q: Does Argos sell any other brand of plug-in solar? A: Not as of 8 October 2026; all six kits are UKSOL.