Ikea also offers a full package of installation andmaintenance with the equipment, which uses equipment from China’s Hanergy.

The Sweden-based flat-pack furniture group will offer basic  systems from £5,700 ($9,200).

The decision to roll out the service across the UK follows atrial in London, first reported by Recharge a year ago.

The link-up follows a deal with Hanergy to install rooftopinstallations at Ikea stores as part of the retailer’s ambitious renewableenergy targets.