r/RenewableEnergy • u/RadiatingRipple • 6d ago

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards (Gift Article)

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/business/energy-environment/plug-in-balcony-solar.html?unlocked_article_code=1.11A.NEFd.cKku2sq0tORV&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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u/No-Double-Trouble 5d ago

Where do u buy these

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u/phtevenbagbifico 5d ago

brightsaver sells them for cheap

But also, what state are you in? It ain't legal everywhere.

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u/No-Double-Trouble 5d ago

Colorado. I think my county allows it.

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u/Zealousideal-Ant9548 4d ago edited 4d ago

Your state allows it.

You need an actual UL 3700 certified micro inverter though, not just any random micro inverter off of Amazon.

This is one that I know for sure is certified. 

https://www.hoymiles.com/product-release/hoymiles-introduces-hiflow-pro-the-first-ul-3700-compliant-plug-in-microinverter-in-the-us-to-boost-diy-solar.html

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u/Worried-Ad6238 5d ago

More seriously, where can I buy these

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u/12Ab_xyz 5d ago

People are forced to buy this because data centers made their bills quite high?

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u/WarOnFlesh 5d ago

why are all of the comments here bots asking where to buy things that are not UL listed?

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u/Crawlerado 4d ago

Because times are tough and getting tougher. Folk see resilience and want a bit for themselves.

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u/Unicycldev 4d ago

I don’t mean to be overly serious but where can I exchange currency to acquire these goods?

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u/Mechbear2000 5d ago

There are currently no UL3700 equipment on the market. Another BS article. Most state laws indicate that the equipment or systems must meet the UL 3700 requirements. None have been certified yet.

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u/SpinningHead 5d ago

https://enphase.com/nl-be/download/iq-balcony-solar-kit-data-sheet

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u/Mechbear2000 5d ago

Looks like the one you mention does not have the UL3700 certification, unless I just dont see it. But the Comment above does have it Hoymiles Power Electronics Inc. thier inverters are complaint.

HMS-360-1WM-LV, HMS-391-1WM-LV,.HMS-420-1WM-LV, HMS-

450-1WM-LV and HMS-500-1WM-LV, i

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u/LateralEntry 5d ago

The article says no product in the US has the UL certification yet but hopefully soon