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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

Imagine powering your home with the sun, no rooftop installations, no complex wiring, and no need to call in a professional. With the rise of plug-and-play solar panels, this vision is no longer ...

State Sen. Scott Wiener proposed new legislation that would make it easier for renters and others to use portable solar ...

Amanda Royal felt the thrill of freedom, and all she'd done was plug a new device into the wall at her East Bay home. The cord ran from an outdoor outlet, under a picnic table and across the grass to ...

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 ...

A new bill in California is designed to allow small plug-in solar systems to connect directly to household outlets by reclassifying them as appliances, removing utility interconnection and permitting ...