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I don't think there is any rule or reason that you can't back feed solar into a breaker in a sub panel. I have 400A service, which...

It looks like your base load is on the order of 1.5 - 3kw depending on season. Plug in solar (or even a larger system) may be a good...

There’s a certain dorky cool factor to having a solar array, even if it’s a single diy panel. My boss is very pro environment and wants...

I am no expert on the rules and regs for VA, so you would need to read up on those. But from a purely physics perspective, plugging in...

Very helpful. Thank you. With your numbers the loose costs like around $1100 or so. Dominion Energy did upgrade my meter randomly 2-3...

I am not sure what sort of phone you have that needs a 180W charger (!!!). A 180 Ah/ 2kWh battery backup would run my 10W phone...

It looks to me like your electricity rate is closer to $0.16/kWh (the distribution fees are typically per kWh), which makes the payback...

Some people might laugh. But I would say Velcro. Glue or staple "depending on thickness" to the back of the panels and you can glue it...

Plug in solar has now been approved in Utah, Maine, Virginia, Colorado, Maryland, New Hampshire, and Connecticut with more to follow...

I am not sure about the specific ones the OP posted, but in general I don't think these are a scam. You just need to know what the...

My understanding is these systems have become popular in Europe. As for the power limit of 1200 watts, when you aren't using a hair...

The name of that particular website kind of raises my eyebrows, but besides that I assume they're simply reselling products from other...

That's a 200 watt solar panel, a 180AH LifePO4 battery, charge controller, and 2,200/4,400 watt inverter. You can piece it together for...

I can't say whether a battery/solar solution is the right thing for you. But I can say is that there are far better and more...

Yes it is. Depending on if/what your state adopts for plug in solar, this could make a small system like your are describing make a...