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points by Arubis 3 days ago | 0 comments

The regulatory overhead to grid-connect is a _significant_ portion of the price, both for the actual paperwork labor and because of the premium it imposes on the system components (you can't use inexpensive non-UL-listed panels)

[–] benrutter 3 days ago

Is this really a thing in the US? At least in Europe, rooftop solar like OP mentioned doesn't require grid-connection?

[–] nemomarx 3 days ago

Only some states allow simple plug in roof top or balcony solar I believe. So depending on your area you might be required to do a grid hookup and lose access to it during outages.

[–] linsomniac 2 days ago

Nevada has started allowing it, and other states are starting to allow it in Jan 2027. However, these all rely on equipment that meets standards that equipment is not yet certified for (UL 3700). It's a bit of a waiting game in the US right now.

[–] dyauspitr 3 days ago

Net metering hasn’t been allowed in my county in more than two years so that can’t be it.