Plug-in Balcony Solar Panels Are Here. Your Landlord Is Thrilled.
The UK’s new plug-in balcony solar panel policy sounds like a win for renters and the environment. But between the winter timing, grid safety risks, and the inevitable rent hikes for sun-facing flats, it’s actually a massive wealth transfer. Tenants will buy the hardware and assume the risks, while landlords capture the savings through rent increases.