TechDIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US

Plug-in solar systems that have been popular in Europe are beginning to take hold in the US. The kits connect solar panels and a microinverter directly to a household outlet, with optional batteries for storing surplus power. More than a dozen states have passed laws or introduced bills allowing qualifying systems to be installed without utility preapproval if they meet safety rules.

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