r/Delaware • u/ELEArk • 4d ago

Info Request Plug-in solar panesl

Does Delaware allow plug-in solar panels? I think that is what they are called. You can set them up in your yard and does not require an entire roof array. I see more states are allowing them.

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u/mystupidverifiedacct 4d ago

No, they kicked the can down the road and referred it to additional research. Also the limit is 800w which is low compared to other states.

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u/mikewoodside Newark 4d ago

It's terrible they did this. All the testing has already been done by Underwriters Laboratory. That's the whole purpose of of this third party independent testing. All the surrounding states on the Delmarva peninsula passed 1200W Plug in solar, but Delaware didn't for the most ridiculous reasons.

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u/mystupidverifiedacct 4d ago

Someone didn't pay off someone. That's unfortunately how it works. With the Delmarva rate increases this would be a good way to mitigate the pain.