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[-] regul@hexbear.net 24 points 2 weeks ago

Not in my blue state, because the utilities lobbied against it.

[-] Yuritopiaposadism@hexbear.net 19 points 2 weeks ago

next time vote harder.

[-] Homer_Simpson@hexbear.net 11 points 2 weeks ago

Legal in Virginia as of a few days ago

[-] JoeByeThen@hexbear.net 10 points 2 weeks ago

Anybody aware of specific plug-in systems that work in the US?

[-] FloridaBoi@hexbear.net 6 points 2 weeks ago

I think looking for Utah based retailers might be a good starting point. From what I’ve read it’s best to have a dedicated circuit so that it can feed the panel directly

[-] JoeByeThen@hexbear.net 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

So, I found an 800 watt package system on Amazon (for about $1500) that looks like it's reselling Northern Electric Power (NEP) microinverters with panels.

https://www.amazon.com/Solar-640-Watt-Panels-Inverter-Simply/dp/B09D61CP1T

https://northernep.com/products/microinverters/liberty-plug-in-inverter

This place has their (NEP) 1200lv microinverter going for about $260 shipping this may.

https://ware.solar/products/nep-bdm-1200-lv-1200w-microinverter-for-120v-grid-tied-plug-and-play

This one is another brand's microinverter, also about $250.

https://ware.solar/products/apsystems-ez1-lv-120v-plug-in-solar-microinverter

Which is not bad considering I see used 250watt panels going for about 50 bucks on Facebook all the time. Could probably set up a decent emergency system, to put in the backyard, for under $600. Keeping in mind reduced output of used panels.💁

Edit: tho as you say, adding another circuit would probably cost a pretty penny unless you can find an electrician to do a little work on the side.

[-] Ilixtze@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Kelly: "US Balconyzation"

[-] JustSo@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago

HOA has asked that you take down your unsightly panels.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

[-] oliveoil@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago
[-] mactan@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago

pretty much a dead giveaway to your utility that you're up to shenanigans if you ask for a smart meter, otherwise your meter makes you pay for the energy you produce

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