Looking for more information on Plugged Solar. What information I've found so far has been marketing and hype, but nothing technical about the install.
Basically, at $3500 for the 1.5kW kit, around 1/10 the cost of a typical system. This alone makes the kit massively appealing. Sure, you won't get 100% bill reduction, but it's a nice step.
My main concern is the legality of such an install. The main selling point is the fact it's an appliance, and doesn't need any permits or certifications (much like plugging in a microwave or space heater). However, specifically with solar, regulations vary state by state, and even more granular at a city by city level. This is where it becomes very grey on legality.
The information I can find from electric providers is more oriented to larger installs that can't just be connected to a standard outlet. Most of what PG&E says vaguely references "Net Metering" but doesn't go into detail about how it works on my current rate plan (EV-A). I honestly don't know if I need a new meter in order for it to actually turn backwards.
I have PG&E, and live in Milpitas, CA, a city in Santa Clara County.
Basically, at $3500 for the 1.5kW kit, around 1/10 the cost of a typical system. This alone makes the kit massively appealing. Sure, you won't get 100% bill reduction, but it's a nice step.
My main concern is the legality of such an install. The main selling point is the fact it's an appliance, and doesn't need any permits or certifications (much like plugging in a microwave or space heater). However, specifically with solar, regulations vary state by state, and even more granular at a city by city level. This is where it becomes very grey on legality.
The information I can find from electric providers is more oriented to larger installs that can't just be connected to a standard outlet. Most of what PG&E says vaguely references "Net Metering" but doesn't go into detail about how it works on my current rate plan (EV-A). I honestly don't know if I need a new meter in order for it to actually turn backwards.
I have PG&E, and live in Milpitas, CA, a city in Santa Clara County.