New Jersey has recently authorized affordable plug-in solar panels for balconies.
New Jersey has legalized plug-in balcony solar systems up to 1,200W, prohibiting local governments from demanding approvals and preventing landlords from obstructing installations, as reported by InsideEVs. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the law, which will take effect in six months. The regulation allows for systems capped at 1,200W, and the panels utilize an inverter that automatically ceases to feed power into the grid during outages, ensuring the safety of line workers.
Local authorities are no longer permitted to require licenses or approvals, according to the governor’s office. Landlords must be notified at least 14 days in advance and may still impose restrictions on placement and size. The governor emphasized that these units are significantly cheaper than rooftop solar and can reduce a typical monthly bill by up to $50, especially as electricity prices have risen throughout the state.
The legislation passed unanimously in both chambers in June. Approximately 40% of New Jersey residents are renters or live in apartments, a demographic that has not previously had the means to decrease their power bills, according to the advocacy group Permit Power.
In Germany, a similar law was enacted in October 2024, granting tenants and condominium owners the legal right to install such systems, documented within the civil code and the condominium act. Landlords are required to provide documented reasons for any refusals and cannot mandate professional installation. In contrast, New Jersey retains control over placement and size, with both laws requiring written notice.
The scale of implementation varies significantly. Germany recorded 1.31 million registered systems in April with a combined output of 1.34GW, and this figure likely represents only a fraction of installations in reality. The countries also differ in power limits; Germany restricts inverter output to 800W against a maximum of 2,000W for modules, with 85% to 89% of new systems operating at the 800W limit. Conversely, New Jersey's limit of 1,200W is 50% higher. German companies have been developing solar solutions for renters based on this tighter restriction for several years.
The German market, which is being emulated, is showing signs of slowing. Installations dropped by 14% year-on-year in the first quarter, decreasing from 88,948 to 64,633. Meanwhile, the UK legalized plug-in kits a week prior, on August 27, with costs around £400 and potential annual savings of £70 to £110.
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