Plug in solar rules by country
The European Commission's Recommendation (EU) 2026/1007 of 30 April 2026 asks member states to remove obstacles for plug in batteries and balcony solar up to 800 W. It is not binding, but most countries now use 800 W.
| Inverter | Panels | Batteries | Checked on | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 800 VA | 2,000 Wp by law; 960 Wp with a household Schuko plug under the product standard | Not covered by the product standard. Register the battery as its own unit; ask your grid operator. | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Austria | 800 W | Not fixed nationally; some grid operators expect at most 800 Wp for the simple route | Notify as part of the system; details differ by grid operator | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Switzerland | 600 W AC per metered circuit | Not capped by ESTI | Not covered by current rules; a new Swiss guideline is being drafted | 7 Nov 2026 |
| United Kingdom | 800 VA and 3.5 A, one device per household | Up to 2,000 W and four panels | Excluded from the plug in route; a government safety study runs until 2028 | 7 Nov 2026 |
| France | No official limit found for plug in kits; the market uses 800 W | 3 kW threshold for free tolerated surplus (Energy Code L315-5, D315-10) | Declared with the system; Enedis requires a Consuel certificate when a battery is added, with a possible exemption for preassembled plug and play equipment | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Belgium | 800 W per household (per guides) | Not specified | Allowed when the battery inverter is on the Synergrid C10/26 list | 7 Nov 2026 |
This is a summary for orientation, not legal advice. Rules change; check with your grid operator before you install.