The Plug and Play Solar Act — up to 1,200 W per home, through a standard wall outlet.
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🎉 It's live — plug-in solar is legal in California. Check back soon for real-world production data.
What the law does
Up to 1,200 W AC per dwelling, connected through a standard 120 V receptacle — panels on a balcony, power through an outlet.
No utility interconnection agreement, no advance approval, no device-specific fees. Utilities may ask for a simple online registration.
Safety is non-negotiable: devices must carry UL (or equivalent) certification as a plug-in PV system, including anti-islanding so they can't backfeed the grid during an outage.
The exemptions run through January 1, 2030, when the legislature reviews — and from 2030, selling non-compliant plug-in devices is banned.
One email when California systems start reporting real production data — actual kWh, by zip code. No spam, no vendors, unsubscribe anytime.
Coming next: an independent database of real-world plug-in solar production — actual kWh per kWp, by zip code, from real owners. No vendor spin, no estimates. If you install a system, your data builds it.