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Plug-in, balcony & ground mount solar · California-based

Power your life with the power you generate.

Plug-in balcony and ground mount solar panels, plus portable power. 50-state legal with the included zero-export smart meter. No roof contractors. No permits. Just panels, a plug, and a lower bill.

Zero-export meter included
Plugs into a standard outlet
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How balcony solar works

Up and running in an afternoon

1

Mount two panels

On a balcony railing, a patio stand, or in the yard — wherever the sun hits.

2

Plug in the microinverter

The EZ1-LV turns panel power into household AC through your outlet.

3

Let the APmeter balance it

Zero export keeps every watt in your home — nothing is sent back to the grid.

Why choose InCharge Solar?

Plug-in solar should be simple. When you buy from us, you get a local California team that helps you pick the right kit, gets it to your door, and can set it up for you.

Local delivery & installation

Local delivery and installation available. We'll bring your kit and set it up on your balcony, patio or yard — you just plug in.

Competitive prices

Competitive prices on complete plug-in kits, with the zero-export smart meter already included.

Knowledgeable staff

Our team knows plug-in solar — sizing, placement, the APmeter and California's SB 868. Ask us anything before and after you buy.

California based

We're a California company, and we choose kits for how plug-in solar works here.

Simple setup

Mount the panels on a balcony, patio or yard, plug in, and you're done. No roof work.

Clean energy

Run your home on sunlight you generate yourself and buy less power from the grid.

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APsystems EZ1-LV 900 W dual-channel plug-in solar microinverter
Best place to start

APsystems EZ1-LV Plug-In Solar Kit — Microinverter + APmeter Zero Export

Microinverter plus APmeter zero-export smart meter — supplied the way plug-in solar has to be installed in California.

  • Two independent panel inputs
  • Zero export — nothing pushed to the grid
  • Expand later with an EZ1 bus cable
$499.99
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Savings calculator

How much could plug-in solar save you?

Enter a few numbers from your power bill, pick a setup, and get a ballpark estimate of your savings.

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Can be as high as $0.74 in some areas

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    Bill tracker

    Tracking California SB 868

    Once signed, SB 868 would let Californians plug in certified solar systems up to 1,200 W that send power back to the grid, with no utility interconnection agreement, approval or fees. You don't have to wait: with the APmeter zero-export smart meter, your system keeps its power in your home and nothing is sent back to the grid. Here's where the bill stands.

    Current status On the Governor's deskSign-or-veto deadline: September 30, 2026
    1. Introduced (done)
      January 2026
      Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener
    2. Passed the Senate (done)
    3. Passed the Assembly (done)
      August 2026
    4. Sent to the Governor (done)
      August 28, 2026
      Final bill enrolled
    5. Governor's decision (current)
      By September 30, 2026
      Sign or veto
    6. Takes effect (upcoming)
      January 1, 2027
      If signed
    Last updated September 23, 2026What SB 868 means for you →
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    See plug-in solar in real life

    Setup videos, balcony and backyard installs, and tips for getting the most from your panels.