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City Plumbing DMEGC 465W Plug-in Solar Kit (DME-465W-BW-1)

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City Plumbing DMEGC 465W single-panel plug-in solar kit with mounting hardware

The City Plumbing DMEGC 465W Plug-in Solar Kit (DME-465W-BW-1) is a 465W single-panel plug-in solar kit supplied by City Plumbing.

This kit combines one DMEGC 465W solar panel with an 800VA Hoymiles HF-800-WB HiFlow microinverter and an adjustable mounting system suitable for ground, wall or balcony installations.

Price including delivery: £336
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ENA compliance

Compliance

The City Plumbing DMEGC 465W Plug-in Solar Kit (DME-465W-BW-1) was approved for plug-in solar use in Great Britain on and is listed as compliant in the Plug-in Solar category of the ENA Type Test Register under reference number CITYP/21388/V1.

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Registration

If you buy this kit you must notify your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) by registering it at myplugin.solar within 28 days of installation. Use ENA reference number CITYP/21388/V1 when registering to find and select the correct approved kit.

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What’s included

Panels

  • 1 × 465W DMEGC panel
  • 465W total panel capacity
  • TOPCon N-Type
  • 23.3% module efficiency

Microinverter

  • Hoymiles HF-800-WB HiFlow
  • 800VA maximum AC output
  • 1 PV input channel
  • 1 independent MPPT

Mounting system

  • Suitable for ground, wall, balcony & flat roof
  • 15° to 45° adjustable mounting angle

AC & DC cables

  • 5m AC cable
  • 2m DC cable

Warranty

  • 10 year guarantee (City Plumbing)

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Lowest-priced kit currently listed: At £336 including delivery, this is the cheapest complete plug-in solar kit currently available.
  • High-efficiency panel: The supplied DMEGC panel delivers an excellent 23.3% module efficiency.
  • Flexible mounting options: The supplied mount suits ground, wall, balcony or flat roof installation and adjusts from 15° to 45°, helping you optimise the panel angle to capture more sunlight and improve generation.

Cons

  • Higher-capacity kit costs only slightly more: The City Plumbing DMEGC 515W kit adds 50W of panel capacity for just £12 extra, making it the stronger option where its larger panel will fit.
  • Stock availability and lead times: City Plumbing's competitive pricing means kits can sell out quickly, while pre-orders can involve lengthy waits for delivery.

Detailed kit specification

The full known specifications for the solar panels and microinverter supplied with the City Plumbing DMEGC 465W Plug-in Solar Kit (DME-465W-BW-1) are shown below.

Solar panels

Manufacturer
DMEGC
Quantity
1 panel
Rated power
465W
Technology
TOPCon N-Type
Dimensions
176 × 113 × 3cm per panel
Weight
24kg per panel
Module efficiency
23.3%
Year 1 degradation
1%
Annual degradation
0.4%
DC cable length
2m

Microinverter

Manufacturer
Hoymiles
Model
HF-800-WB HiFlow
Maximum output
800VA
PV input channels
1
Independent MPPTs
1
Weight
2.1kg
Peak efficiency
97%
Start-up voltage
22V
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
AC cable length
5m

Before you buy

A few practical things to check before choosing where and how to install this kit.

Electrical safety

Before using this kit, check that the circuit supplying your socket has suitable RCD protection. Electrical Safety First recommends at least Type A bidirectional protection and advises upgrading Type AC protection before use

Read our safety guidance

Installation & planning

The panel measures 176 × 113 cm and weighs 24 kg. The supplied AC cable is 5 m long. Check that your chosen location can support the panels, allows a suitable cable route and meets any applicable planning restrictions.

Read our planning guide

Ballast

If you’re installing the kit freestanding, you’ll need ballast to weigh down the mounting frame and help prevent movement or uplift. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the required ballast weight and positioning.

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Cable protection

If the AC cable runs through an exposed area, split conduit can provide additional protection. Because the plugs and connectors are moulded onto the cable, split conduit can be fitted around it without needing to remove them.

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Where to buy

The City Plumbing DMEGC 465W Plug-in Solar Kit (DME-465W-BW-1) is currently temporarily unavailable from City Plumbing.

Direct from kit supplier

City Plumbing

Price including delivery:£336
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Prices and availability can change. Always confirm the complete kit specification and current price with the retailer before buying.

Estimate savings and payback

Estimated solar generation, annual savings and payback period for the City Plumbing DMEGC 465W Plug-in Solar Kit depend on where you live, how the kit is positioned, and crucially, how much of the solar electricity your household uses.

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