Image Source: pluginsolarguide.com The momentum surrounding plug-in solar in the United States is entering a new phase. After Utah became the first state last year to approve plug-in solar systems of up to 1,200 watts, similar legislation in Virginia is now on the verge of passage. Following approval in both chambers of the General Assembly, only the governor’s signature is […]
Image Source: Britains Energy Secretary Ed Miliband in a BBC-Interview speaking about plug-in solar The war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, including restrictions affecting oil tankers, are currently leaving a noticeable mark on household budgets all over Europe and the US. As cynical as it may sound, this situation does not have only negative consequences. Above all, […]
Berlin/Munich, May 15, 2025 – As part of the Smart-E Expo in Munich, the first international conference on plug-in solar devices – the PLUG-IN SOLAR CONFERENCE – took place on May 8. Over 60 guests from 14 countries – from Brazil and Vietnam to the USA, Israel, and many European nations – came together to discuss the opportunities and challenges […]
Balcony solar systems are booming in Germany – and with them, the demand for matching battery storage. A new market study by leading energy research institute EUPD Research, in collaboration with solar storage innovator Anker SOLIX, now reveals: adding storage significantly increases the cost-effectiveness of plug-in solar systems, turning them into a key driver of the energy transition. Batteries Becoming […]
Montenegro has taken a significant step toward a greener future with the installation of its first balcony solar panel system, marking a new milestone in the country’s expanding renewable energy program. The solar array was installed this week at a residential building in Niksic, a town in western Montenegro, as part of the state-backed Solari 5000+ initiative. The project is […]
While Germany is still the largest plug-in solar market, more and more other countries all over the world are implementing pro plug-in solar regulations. In the past weeks alone, several nations have updated their regulatory framework to include plug-in solar as a pillar of decentralized energy production. Here’s an overview: BelgiumFollowing a change in the legal framework effective 17th of […]
A quiet revolution is taking place on Europe’s balconies, and the world is taking notice. In recent months, two of the world’s most respected media outlets, the New York Times (NYT) and Agence France-Presse (AFP), have shone a spotlight on plug-in solar panels, a once niche solution now hailed as a game-changer in Europe’s energy transition. Germany has been at […]
