Question follow-through · 127093

Solar Power: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has plans to introduce consistent product standards for domestic plug-in solar systems.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
14 Apr 2026
Target answer date
16 Apr 2026
Answer
22 Apr 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 14 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has plans to introduce consistent product standards for domestic plug-in solar systems.

  2. 16 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    Suppliers of all products placed on the UK market, including domestic plug-in solar systems, must ensure they comply with relevant product safety legislative requirements. This includes specific product regulations such as the Electrical Equipment (Safety...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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Electrical Goods: Sales

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