• Octopus Energy launched plug-in solar kits, positioning itself as the first major UK supplier to commercialize the category under new rules.
• Entry pricing starts at GBP 450, widening the addressable market to renters or homes unsuitable for rooftop solar.
• Management estimates up to GBP 150 in annual household savings, supporting a consumer payback proposition that could accelerate adoption.
• Plans to bundle the offer with its Nook Cube plug-in battery from Q1 2027, extending its ecosystem strategy into home energy hardware.
• Move targets share gains as UK residential solar demand rises, with nearly 172,000 installations completed since the start of 2026.

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