How it works

Simply plug into a standard outlet and generate your own electricity.

Just like a rooftop panel, our products use solar industry approved inverters to be as safe as possible.

Our panels connect through a standard plug. That’s right, you just plug it in!

Once plugged in, clean solar energy seamlessly integrates with your home and starts saving you money right away.

Features

  • Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. They are manufactured to be outside and can withstand rain, small hail, dust, and more.

  • The amount of power generated by the sun depends on many factors. Each Plug and Play Solar product is oversized to help you reach the advertised power.

    What affects power performance:

    • Weather

    • Location on the planet

    • Panel installation angle

    • Shade

  • Plug and Play Solar products are compatible with all US homes and feature an inverter.

    Also known as "grid-tied", Plug and Play Solar products automatically match your home's utility electricity to seamlessly deliver solar power to your home.

  • Includes a extension cord to easily chain together plug and play solar products or plug in any other outdoor electronics.

  • Safe and in accordance with the VDE-AR-N 4105 standard. CE Compliant.

    Also includes:

    • Anti-islanding protection

    • AC over current protection

    • AC over frequency protection

    • Over Temperature protection

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Seed

  • 155 to 180 watts of power output. Our smallest option and a great start to generating your own electricity.

    Oversized with a 200 watt solar panel.

  • Simply plug into an electrical outlet to start supplying free and clean solar power to your home.

    Includes a built in extension cord to chain together other plug and play solar panels or anything needing electricity.

  • If Seed is generating 180 watts of power, that's enough for:

    • 18 10 watt LED lightbulbs

    • a 65 inch LED TV

    • Laptop

    • 2 ceiling fans

  • Seed ships for free to make getting started that much easier.

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Sprout One

  • 300 to 350 watts of power output. Our medium sized option with more power.

    Oversized with a 400 watt solar panel.

  • Simply plug into an electrical outlet to start supplying free and clean solar power to your home.

    Includes a built in extension cord to chain together other plug and play solar panels or anything needing electricity.

  • If Sprout is generating 350 watts of power, that's enough for:

    • 2 Computer monitors

    • a Stand mixer

    • a Game console

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Seedling

  • 650 to 700 watts of power output. Our large option approaching maximum power.

    Oversized with 800 watts of solar panels.

  • Simply plug into an electrical outlet to start supplying free and clean solar power to your home.

    Includes a built in extension cord to chain together other plug and play solar panels or anything needing electricity.

  • If Seedling is generating 700 watts of power, that's enough for:

    • Full size refrigerator

    • Garage Door Opener

    • Food Processor

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Sapling

  • 800 to 1000 watts of power output. Our largest option that generates the most savings and is at the limit of most home outlets.

    Oversized with 1200 watts of solar panels.

  • Simply plug into an electrical outlet to start supplying free and clean solar power to your home.

  • If Sapling is generating 1000 watts of power, that's enough for:

    • 1000w Microwave

    • Blender

    • Iron

    • Blow Drier

Savings Estimator

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What to expect.

Solar energy varies from month to month with some seasons generating more power than others.

Expect to get the most power in the spring and summer months and less in the fall and winter.

No matter the season, you’ll always be generating power.

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FAQs

  • Virtually all solar products reference a lab-tested power output under perfect conditions. Unfortunately, we don't live in a lab.

    Plug and Play Solar products are named for actual power output under more reasonable conditions. We believe this is a more transparent and better number for our customers.

    "Oversized" means that you are getting solar panels that could produce more power than advertised. For example, Sprout’s 350w inverter has 400w of total solar production.

  • No. Plug and Play Solar's inverters require your utility's electricity to sync with and deliver solar power.

    In the event of a power outage, the inverter shuts off to prevent any solar power from reaching powerlines that could be under repair.

  • Yes, it is possible to be charged for energy you send to the grid if your meter cannot tell the difference between incoming and outgoing power.

    Some older or simpler digital meters measure only the total flow of power, regardless of direction. That means if you generate solar power and it flows back out to the grid, your meter might count it the same as if you were using that power, essentially charging you for your own solar.

    To avoid any surprises, we strongly recommend contacting your utility and asking how your meter behaves when power is exported. Ask them specifically if your meter can differentiate between import and export.

    If you want to reduce or avoid export entirely, you can:

    • Plug the system into a circuit with steady daytime usage (for example, fridge, computer, office equipment)

    Most customers with small systems like this do not experience billing issues, but it is worth verifying your setup to be sure.

  • Plug and Play Solar products deliver free solar power to your home's electric circuits through the power cable. Appliances in your home will consume this free electricity as if it was from your electric utility.

    While Plug and Play Solar products supply power to your home, your home needs less electricity from your utility. Savings are reflected in lower power bills.

  • A dedicated circuit is not required, but it is the safest option. If you are plugging into a shared circuit, make sure you are not adding solar to one that is already running heavy appliances like a microwave or space heater.

    In general, choose a circuit with steady daytime usage such as a fridge, internet equipment, or computer to ensure your solar power is used instantly in your home and not exported.

  • You can put a Plug and Play Solar product anywhere there's sunlight and an electrical plug.

    It's best to put one where there there is sustained sunlight throughout the day.

  • Yes. Each utility is different and may offer incentives like tax credits and net metering. The amount you are paid will vary based on your state regulations.

    There may be fees and inspections associated with applying for these programs.

    Check your utility website for details.

  • Yes! Plug and Play Solar products are eligible for a 30% tax credit based on the cost of the product.