BALCONY SOLAR & PLUG-IN SOLAR IN NH
A NEW WAY TO GO SOLAR IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Balcony solar, also known as plug-in solar or plug-in photovoltaic (PIPV), uses small solar panels to offset a portion of your home's electricity use. These systems can be mounted on a balcony, deck railing, fence, or placed in a yard and connect to your home's electrical system through a standard outlet.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SMALL-SCALE SOLAR
Plug-in solar can be a simple way to generate some of your own electricity. Because these systems are small, they're intended primarily to offset electricity you're already using in your home. How much you save depends on your home's electricity use, when you use electricity, your utility, and how the system is sized.
NH HAS A NEW PATHWAY
New Hampshire's SB 540 (2026) establishes a pathway for plug-in solar systems, giving residents a new option for generating some of their own electricity. The law allows up to one system per metered customer, with a maximum inverter output of 1,200 watts (1.2 kW) AC. Systems will need to meet applicable safety, certification, and other requirements before they can take advantage of the law's exemptions from certain utility approval, interconnection requirements, and fees.
SAFETY COMES FIRST
IMPORTANT: SB 540 (2026) does not mean that every plug-in solar system currently available for purchase is approved for use in New Hampshire. Systems must meet applicable safety and certification requirements, and residents should understand the requirements before purchasing or installing a system.
IN THE NEWS
Stay updated on the latest developments and insights surrounding plug-in solar in New Hampshire, including CENH blogs, policy updates, and industry news.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP.
We’re happy to help you navigate this new and evolving area. Reach out to a member of CENH’s Policy team at hello@cleanenergynh.org with questions about SB 540 (2026), safety, certification, or other considerations.