Switch to plug-in solar? My advice after testing the DIY energy tech at home
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This ZDNET article explains plug-in (balcony/portable) solar systems: microinverters convert panel DC to AC to feed home circuits via an outlet, generation estimates use panel wattage × peak sun hours × derate, and typical 1.2 kW kits cost around $2,400 with multi-year payback depending on location and usage. It discusses safety and standards (NEC/UL), current legal limits (e.g., Utah up to 1.2 kW), and advises that plug-in solar is currently niche but may become cheaper and more widespread as regulations and markets evolve.
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