Source here with detailed information for each state in case you are interested in getting a balcony or window mounted solar system

Plug-in solar lets anyone generate free electricity — no roof, no permit, no contractor. A single panel on your balcony can meaningfully cut your bill, especially as rates keep rising.

Found it in this discussion: !https://slrpnk.net/post/39512229/22991609

Is it already legal in your country/state?

  • DacoTaco@lemmy.world
    141·
    11 days ago

    Plugin has that safety to not put power on the wire if mains is disconnected…
    At least, if you dont use cheap unregulated stuff that is.

    Edit: hell, it needs main to know the frequency and timings of the ac so it can be in sync

    • anomnom@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      10 days ago

      I was assuming this. There’s no way I’d be plugging in something that didn’t sync its sine wave with the rest of my house (and the grid).

      I have considered a solar pergola though with inverter to run AC and heat to my workshop/garage. But need to rebuild our deck first and incorporate that in the design. I