Do I need to change my wiring?

No — solar connects to your existing consumer unit via ONE new circuit. All existing wiring, sockets, and appliances work unchanged.

Where is the inverter installed?

Wall-mounted in: garage (most common), utility room, or exterior wall. Connected to consumer unit via a short AC cable.

How Solar Panels Connect to Your Home

Last updated: 18 March 2026

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Solar panel connection to home — Panels → DC cable → inverter → AC cable → consumer unit → your appliances. Simple chain.

How do solar panels connect to the house?

Solar panels connect to your home in a simple chain: (1) Panels on roof generate DC electricity. (2) DC cables run from panels down to the inverter (wall-mounted in garage/utility). (3) Inverter converts DC to 230V AC. (4) AC cable connects inverter to your consumer unit (fuse box) via a dedicated circuit breaker. (5) Solar electricity flows to your home's circuits — powering appliances automatically. Your existing wiring, sockets, and appliances need no changes. The entire connection is handled by your MCS-certified electrician during installation.

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