A plug-and-play solar panel, also called a plug-in or balcony solar panel, is a compact system consisting of one or more solar panels and a microinverter. You connect it directly to a suitable fixed socket. The electricity generated is used in the home first; any surplus may flow to the distribution grid.

A plug-in battery is a compact home battery with a household plug. It can store solar energy or, depending on its settings and the product, electricity from the grid, then supply power to appliances or the home later. To be used in Belgium, the device and its associated metering system must appear on Synergrid's Plug and Play list.

Yes. Since 17 April 2025, plug-and-play devices may be connected in Belgium if they carry a CE mark and are C10/26-approved by Synergrid. Before buying, always check the exact brand and product reference of the inverter or integrated device on the current Synergrid list. All products in our online store appear on that list.

Yes. A CE mark alone is not sufficient. The device or its integrated inverter must also appear on Synergrid's current Plug and Play list. If the exact product reference is not on the list, the device must not be connected to the Belgian distribution grid.

Not as a general upper limit in Belgium. Synergrid states that power on a household circuit can in principle reach 2,600 W, but several authorities recommend limiting combined inverter power to 600–800 W for safety reasons. In Flanders, 800 W also determines when registration is mandatory. Always follow regional rules, the product manual and the circuit’s load capacity.

You formally register the system with the distribution network operator, not your electricity supplier. In Flanders this is Fluvius, in Brussels Sibelga, and in Wallonia ORES, RESA, AIEG, AIESH or REW, depending on the municipality. To receive compensation for exported electricity, you may also need a feed-in contract with your electricity supplier.

Normally, no. According to Synergrid and Fluvius, a plug-and-play device is a product rather than part of the fixed electrical installation. A separate inspection under the Belgian electrical regulations (AREI/RGIE) is therefore unnecessary if you only plug it in. If the fixed installation is modified, the usual inspection rules may apply.

In principle, you can put a properly approved plug-and-play device into service yourself. If in doubt, ask an electrician to check that the socket, earthing and circuit are suitable. Professional help is advisable for an EnFluRi sensor in the fuse box or other fixed electrical modifications.

A plug-and-play system is suitable for anyone who wants an easy way to get started with solar energy or storage without a conventional roof installation. It can be useful for homeowners, tenants, apartments, small roofs, balconies, terraces, garden installations and second homes. The available space, daytime electricity consumption, digital meter and regional registration rules determine which solution is best suited to you.

A plug-and-play system connects through a plug, is generally smaller and can often be used without an installer or inspection. A conventional solar installation is permanently connected to the electrical installation, usually has a higher output and requires professional installation, inspection and registration. Plug-and-play is an accessible addition, but not always a substitute for a full rooftop installation.

C10/26 is the Belgian type approval through which the manufacturer or importer demonstrates that the inverter meets the C10/11 technical grid requirements. The listing helps ensure that the device responds safely to grid faults and does not continue feeding the distribution grid when it should not. Always check the exact product reference, not just the brand name.