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Plug-in solar panels go legal next month: costs, savings, and payback explained
Plug-in solar panels become legal in the US next month, allowing renters and homeowners to install them without professional help. A 400W kit costs around $600, with installation taking under an hour. Experts estimate a payback period of three to five years based on average energy savings.
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The legalization opens solar to millions of renters, but actual savings depend heavily on local electricity rates and sunlight hours.
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‘Three to five years is a realistic payback period’ — plug-in solar panels will be legal next month, but what do they cost, who can fit them, and is your home even suitable? We asked the experts →
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