Plug-in solar is not a threat to your rooftop business — it is an expansion of your total addressable market. Here is why leading solar companies are adding plug-in solar to their offerings.
44 million US renters cannot install rooftop solar. Plug-in solar lets you serve them. Many will become rooftop customers when they buy homes.
A 2-hour plug-in installation at $350 generates $175/hour. Compare to a 3-day rooftop install at $5,000 generating $208/hour — similar efficiency, lower risk.
Rooftop solar sales cycles average 3–6 months. Plug-in solar: 1–7 days. Lower price point means faster decisions, less customer hand-holding, and higher close rates.
Plug-in solar fills gaps in your rooftop pipeline. Seasonal slowdowns, permit delays, and supply chain issues don't affect plug-in solar. It smooths your revenue curve.
How established solar companies are incorporating plug-in solar into their existing operations.
First US law explicitly legalizing plug-in solar. Created the legal framework other states are following.
Colorado, Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, and others are advancing legislation. The regulatory environment is shifting rapidly.
The safety standard for plug-in solar is now defined, giving manufacturers and regulators a clear compliance framework.
Consumer demand is accelerating faster than the supply chain can respond. Early movers capture market share.
Common questions from solar installation companies evaluating plug-in solar as a new product line.
Installer Partner Program
We're building a curated map of certified plug-in solar installers, one market at a time. Drop your zip code and we'll tell you if your territory is still open — and send you the installer onboarding kit the moment your state legalizes.