Plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, is a popular option in Europe, and it's now starting to be introduced in the ...

"Millions of Americans will adopt it within the next few years." These plug-and-play solar panels can be 97% cheaper than ...

Responding to increased state-level interest in plug-in solar, a nonprofit group has published an in-depth guidebook to help state policymakers navigate the path to allowing households to use the ...

Plug-in solar systems fit on balconies, decks or yards. Affordable alternative to rooftop panels, starting under $400. Utah passed first state law supporting small-scale solar. Rising demand as ...

Despite the ease of use, regulatory hurdles remain. In California, rules treat these small devices the same as rooftop arrays ...

California lawmakers are considering two bills that would slash red tape for households looking to add certain types of clean ...

More than a dozen states are considering legislation to support small solar energy systems that can plug directly into home ...

"I need a new roof and I'm in my 70s." Retiree discovers super-low-cost alternative to rooftop solar panels: 'Will I live ...

The $2,000 plug-in solar system installed on Dwyer’s backyard deck in March consists of two 400 watt panels, an inverter, a smart meter and a circuit breaker. It saves him around $35 per month on his ...

The legislation would reclassify small-scale solar devices as household appliances to bypass utility interconnection requirements and permitting fees.

Supporters already have won regulatory changes in Utah for so-called balcony solar systems, which provide a small boost of electrical power. Big solar energy projects are getting harder to build.