Trackingplug-in solar battery
Anker SOLIX Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro
- stated storage5.02 kWh
- output2,500W into the home
- latest confirmed price£2,129
G98-approved · electrician install on a dedicated circuit
Price checked 2026-10-17
Full details →A clearer way to choose · UK battery guide
Plug-in home batteries.
Make your energy go further.
Compare UK home batteries for cheaper overnight energy, solar storage and portable backup. Find the right type, check the connection rules, then see what the numbers say.
UK connection checks · Dated prices · Model-by-model comparisons
Anker Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro5 kWh storage · Electrician installationExplore the details →
Store cheap energy.
Charge overnight. Use it when electricity costs more.
Explore home storage →02 / BACKUP & OUTDOORSPower your essentials.
Portable power for trips and appliances during an outage.
Find portable power →03 / SOLAR ENERGYMake more of daylight.
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Compare all batteries →Four batteries. Different jobs.
Start with the job you need done. Home storage and portable power connect differently; each model includes its UK connection notes. Prices below are dated snapshots.
Trackingplug-in home battery
Zendure SolarFlow 2400 AC+
- stated storage2.4 kWh
- output2,400W two-way AC output
- latest confirmed price£899
AC-coupled home battery · UK wiring position still being checked
Price checked 2026-10-17
Full details →Trackingportable power station
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
- stated storage2.05 kWh
- output2,400W steady
- historical price · current price unconfirmed£999
Portable: own sockets only, so it cannot cut energy bills
Price checked 2026-09-21
Full details →Trackingportable power station
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
- stated storage1.02 kWh
- output2,000W steady
- historical price · current price unconfirmed£499
Portable: own sockets only, handy for trips and short outages
Price checked 2026-09-21
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Rules / buying guide
Plug-in home batteries in the UK: what is legal in 2026?New UK rules allow plug-in solar panels, but not plug-in batteries. What the law covers, which products are coming, and what to check first.
Costs and tariffs
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Three-way comparison
Anker vs Zendure vs EcoFlow: which home battery is best in the UK?Anker vs Zendure vs EcoFlow home batteries compared: UK connection rules, capacity, output, backup, expansion, prices and our evidence-led verdict.
Plug-in battery questions people ask.
Can I plug a battery into a wall socket in the UK?
Sometimes, but it depends on the product's design, its instructions and its UK paperwork. Some makers require a qualified electrician on a dedicated circuit and forbid feeding power in through a household socket. See the 2026 rules guide.
Did the 2026 plug-in solar rules make plug-in batteries legal?
No. The government's interim specification covers plug-in solar panels only. A battery that charges from a socket or feeds your home wiring is a separate question with its own wiring and grid rules.
Can a home battery work without solar panels?
Yes, in some cases: it charges on cheap overnight power and covers your pricey evening use. Whether it pays comes down to your tariff gap, evening use, usable size and purchase price. Run your numbers.
Which tariff matters for battery savings?
Look for cheap charging hours plus a clearly higher rate when you would use the battery. Then check eligibility, smart-meter rules and how often rates change. Our no-solar guide walks through the assumptions.
What is the difference between a plug-in battery and a portable power station?
How it connects to your home. A portable power station runs appliances plugged into its own sockets; a plug-in battery is built to work with your home supply or solar. The comparison guide lists the questions that reveal the truth.
Independent UK guide. Method and sources: how this site works · corrections. Prices and rules change fast, so check the dated sources on each page before buying.