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City Plumbing Jinko 470W Plug-In Solar Kit (JNK-470W-BW-1)

Coming soon: ENA approved but not yet available to buy.

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City Plumbing Jinko 470W Plug-In Solar Kit; illustrative kit image

The City Plumbing Jinko 470W Plug-In Solar Kit (JNK-470W-BW-1) is an upcoming plug-in solar kit from City Plumbing. It is listed as compliant on the ENA Type Test Register under reference CITYP/21390/V1, but is not yet available to purchase.

This kit is expected to include 1 × 470W JinkoSolar panel, a Hoymiles single-MPPT HF-800-WB HiFlow microinverter and an adjustable mounting system.

Price including delivery: TBC

ENA compliance

Compliance

The City Plumbing Jinko 470W Plug-In Solar Kit (JNK-470W-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/21390/V1.

View ENA record for this kit

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/21390/V1 when registering to find and select the correct approved kit.

Read our DNO registration guide

What’s included

Here’s what we know so far about the City Plumbing Jinko 470W Plug-In Solar Kit (JNK-470W-BW-1).

Panels

  • 1 × 470W JinkoSolar panel
  • 470W total panel capacity
  • TOPCon N-Type
  • 23.5% 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

Warranty

  • 10 year guarantee (City Plumbing)

Detailed kit specification

The full known specifications for the solar panels and microinverter supplied with the City Plumbing Jinko 470W Plug-In Solar Kit (JNK-470W-BW-1) are shown below. The specifications have been compiled from the details submitted in this kit’s ENA approval, combined with information obtained from the supplier and individual component manufacturers. Specifications may change before the kit goes on sale.

Solar panels

Manufacturer
JinkoSolar
Quantity
1 panel
Rated power
470W per panel (470W total)
Technology
TOPCon N-Type
Dimensions
176 × 113 × 3cm per panel
Weight
24.4kg per panel
Module efficiency
23.5%
Year 1 degradation
1%
Annual degradation
0.35%
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 24.4 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

Expected pricing & availability

Once this kit goes on sale, it will be available to purchase directly from City Plumbing. A retail price and launch date have not yet been announced. Previously released City Plumbing single-panel kits using the same single-MPPT Hoymiles microinverter have been priced between £336 and £360, so we could expect similar pricing for this upcoming Jinko kit.