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Lionshee 960W Flexible Panel Plug-in Solar Kit (mounting not included)

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Lionshee 960W flexible plug-in solar kit with four panels, microinverter and cables

The Lionshee 960W Flexible Panel Plug-in Solar Kit is the first compliant plug-in solar kit released in the UK to use lightweight flexible solar panels.

Manufactured by Shenzhen Longsheng Energy Technology Co., Ltd, it combines four 240W flexible monocrystalline panels with an 800VA Lionshee LS-800Mi dual-MPPT microinverter. Mounting equipment is not included.

Price including delivery: £406.99
View at Amazon UK (paid link)

ENA compliance

Compliance

The Lionshee 960W Flexible Panel Plug-in Solar Kit (mounting not included) has been assessed by the Energy Networks Association and was marked as ‘Compliant’ in the Plug-in Solar category of the ENA Type Test Register on under reference number SHENZP/20723/V2/A2.

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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 SHENZP/20723/V2/A2 when registering to find and select the correct approved kit.

Read our DNO registration guide

What’s included

Panels

  • 4 × 240W flexible Lionshee panels
  • 960W total panel capacity
  • Flexible monocrystalline
  • 17.55% module efficiency

Microinverter

  • Lionshee LS-800Mi
  • 800VA maximum AC output
  • 2 PV input channels
  • 2 independent MPPTs

Mounting system

  • Mounting equipment not included

AC & DC cables

  • 5m AC cable
  • DC cable length not specified by supplier

Warranty

  • 10 year warranty (Lionshee)

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Lightweight flexible panels: Each 240W panel weighs just 2.6kg and is only 2mm thick, making them much lighter and easier to handle than conventional rigid solar panels. This could make the kit particularly useful where panel weight is an important consideration.
  • Two independent MPPTs: The inverter manages the four panels as two separate pairs, allowing each pair to operate independently. This gives you more flexibility with panel orientation and means shading affecting one pair should not reduce the output of the other.

Cons

  • Low panel efficiency: The flexible panels are only 17.55% efficient, compared with around 22–24% for many modern rigid panels, so they need more surface area for the same capacity.
  • Uncertain long-term performance: Lionshee does not publish degradation figures for these flexible panels, making their long-term output harder to predict. Flexible panels also generally have a shorter expected lifespan than conventional rigid modules.
  • No mounting equipment included: The kit does not include a mounting system, so you will need to source your own secure and suitable mounting arrangement for the flexible panels.

Detailed kit specification

The full known specifications for the solar panels and microinverter supplied with the Lionshee 960W Flexible Panel Plug-in Solar Kit (mounting not included) are shown below.

Solar panels

Manufacturer
Lionshee
Quantity
4 panels
Rated power
240W per panel (960W total)
Technology
Flexible monocrystalline
Dimensions
115 × 109 × 0.2cm per panel
Weight
2.6kg per panel
Module efficiency
17.55%
Year 1 degradation
Not specified by supplier
Annual degradation
Not specified by supplier
DC cable length
Not specified by supplier

Microinverter

Manufacturer
Lionshee
Model
LS-800Mi
Maximum output
800VA
PV input channels
2
Independent MPPTs
2
Weight
2.8kg
Peak efficiency
96%
Start-up voltage
20V
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
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

Each panel measures 115 × 109 cm and weighs 2.6 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

Mounting equipment

This kit does not include mounting equipment, so you’ll need to source your own. Make sure your chosen method securely fixes the lightweight panels against wind and does not rely solely on cable ties, straps, rope or adhesive tape, which are prohibited under the plug-in solar rules.

Read the rules on panel mounting

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 Lionshee 960W Flexible Panel Plug-in Solar Kit (mounting not included) is listed at Amazon UK.

Major UK retailers

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 Lionshee 960W Flexible Panel Plug-in Solar Kit (mounting not included) 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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