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HOW IT WORKS

What is Plug-In Solar?

A plug-in solar panel connects to a standard household outlet and feeds clean electricity into your home's wiring, reducing the power you draw from the grid. No roof, no electrician, no construction. It is closer to an appliance than to a rooftop installation.

How it works

Mount or lean the panel anywhere that gets good sun: a balcony rail, a wall, a fence, or the ground. A small microinverter converts the panel's output to standard 120V power, and you plug it into an outdoor outlet.

While the sun is up, your always-on appliances (the fridge, the Wi-Fi, the lights) draw from your panel first and the grid second. You see the difference on your bill, and you own the hardware outright.

01

The sun shines on solar panels, generating Direct Current (DC) electricity.

02

Microinverter converts DC to Alternating Current (AC), which powers the home. 

03

AC power flows into your home's electrical circuit through the standard wall outlet. 

04

Home uses the clean energy first, offsetting what would have been pulled from the grid. 

BENEFITS

Why Choose Plug-In Solar

Home Deck and Kitchen

Set up wherever it's sunny. No roof, no problem!

Retired Happy Couple

Payback period of ~5 years, region dependent. 

Family on a Walk

Lower emissions, cleaner air, bright future.

IDEAL FOR

Plug-In Panels Are Perfect For

Homes with unsuitable roofs

Rooftop solar is great, but not every roof can fit a system. Whether it's the direction, angle or structure, plug-in panels offer a solution in case your roof can't support a traditional system.

Renters

Don't own your roof? No problem. Our plug-in panels sit on any accessible flat surface, like yards, decks, and patios. No rooftop required.

People Exploring Solar

Generate your own clean electricity without a long project timeline. Install in one afternoon and start producing power immediately and affordably.

Anyone Looking to Reduce Their Bills

Electricity costs keep climbing. Our panels help you use less from the grid, so you can cut your monthly bills and keep more in your pocket.

Climate Conscious Individuals

Looking for a tangible way to reduce your carbon footprint? Plug-in panels let you power your life with clean energy right from your outlet.

People Who Want Energy Independence

Tired of rising utility rates and corporate control? Plug-in panels help you take back power, literally, by generating your own clean electricity.​

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