US EditionSolar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US
Small plug-in solar systems offer a low-cost option amid fading rooftop tax credits and new Utah laws, with U.S. sales rising despite regulatory challenges, industry leaders say.
- Solar systems that plug into regular wall outlets have been popular in Europe for years and are gaining traction in the U.S. for their affordability and simple installation.
- Plug-In solar systems consist of solar panels, an inverter, a smart meter, and a circuit breaker, and can cost around $2,000, much cheaper than rooftop solar installations.
- Wider adoption of plug-in solar in the U.S. has been hindered by utility policies creating uncertainty about whether they're allowed and a lack of state and local policies to clarify the rules.
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When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a brochure for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly convinced. Solar systems that plug into electrical outlets…
Instead of a $50,000 solar panel on your roof, how about a $2,000 one small enough to fit on your deck? 'We thought absolutely, let’s do this right away'
The systems about the size of a door haven’t been as widely adopted in the U.S. as in Europe because of lack of awareness, patchwork utility rules and limited availability.
Americans are turning to solar panels that can fit on a balcony or deck
When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold. Solar systems that plug into regular wall outlets have been popular in Europe for years and are gaining traction in the U.S. for their affordability and simple installation. “We thought absolutely, let’s do this right away,” said Dwyer, who lives in Oakland, California. These small-scale solar systems could …
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Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US
Small-scale solar panels about the size of a door are poised to be plugged into more U.S. homes and apartments as homeowners and renters who want to harness the sun’s energy look for cheaper alternatives to rooftop installations.
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