California lawmakers sent SB 868, known as the Plug and Play Solar Act, to the governor’s desk in late August.
The bill addresses portable systems used at apartments, condominiums, and single-family homes. The framework would remove the need for a utility interconnection agreement before a qualifying system is plugged in, but it includes guardrails. Systems would need certification from UL or an equivalent national testing laboratory, shut off automatically if the grid goes down, and remain below a 1,200-watt size cap.
The bill’s arrival at the governor’s desk did not itself authorize installations. Homeowners and renters would still need to wait for the final legal status and follow whatever product, electrical, and local requirements apply. The story is notable because it targets a smaller form of solar that could be relevant where a conventional rooftop system is impractical.
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