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Balcony Solar Kits

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CRAFTSTROM KITS

US-focused plug-in solar with UL-listed components and UL 3700 system certification in progress.


CraftStrom current promotion

20% off all kits — available to all customers on craftstrom.com

Sol Country exclusive — extra

Additional 5% off when you book an advisor call + use code SOLCOUNTRY5

Combined saving: 25% off for Sol Country visitors who book an advisor call.

KitApprox. full priceAfter 20% (everyone)After extra 5% (Sol Country)
800W~$1,900~$1,520~$1,444
1,200W~$2,400~$1,920~$1,824
1,600W~$3,000~$2,400~$2,280
2,000W~$3,600~$2,880~$2,736

The 20% reduction is CraftStrom's current site-wide promotion. The additional 5% requires booking an advisor call and using code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout.

Certification status: CraftStrom (UL certified — Sol Country is verifying the specific certification level against UL 3700 system requirements. Check craftstrom.com for current certification documentation.) Some sources describe CraftStrom as ETL listed to UL 1741 and IEEE 1547, which is not the same as UL 3700 system certification. We'll update this note as soon as CraftStrom confirms directly.

1. Book your free advisor call

Visit CraftStrom's site and book a free advisor call. Their team can answer installation-specific questions, help you pick the right wattage for your space, and confirm which tier applies under your state's law. The 20% discount applies automatically on their site.

2. Use code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout

After your advisor call, enter SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout for an additional 5% off the already-discounted price.

Choose your kit below, then use the advisor booking popup on CraftStrom's site to schedule your call — apply code SOLCOUNTRY5 at checkout for the extra 5%.

Sol Country earns a commission on CraftStrom purchases made with code SOLCOUNTRY5. The 20% site-wide discount is offered by CraftStrom to all customers. The additional 5% is Sol Country's exclusive arrangement. Neither discount affects Sol Country's product recommendations — we recommend CraftStrom because it's a complete, UL-certified plug-in kit sold directly in the US, not because of this arrangement. CraftStrom (UL certified — Sol Country is verifying the specific certification level against UL 3700 system requirements. Check craftstrom.com for current certification documentation.)

Plug-in balcony solar

Kits for legalized states -
UL 3700 pending across the category.

Every kit on this page is built with UL-listed components (UL 1741 microinverters, UL-listed panels and hardware) and is designed to plug into a standard wall outlet. UL 3700 — the new plug-in solar system standard published December 2025 — has not yet been awarded to any kit; first system certifications are expected late 2026. Sol Country tracks certification status for every kit and flips the label the day it changes.

These are not portable power stations. These are grid-connected plug-in solar systems. They require a legalized state to install.

CA · Effective January 1, 2027CO · Effective January 1, 2027CT · Effective Oct 1, 2026 (portable devices) · Jul 1, 2026 (RRES successor)ME · Now (420W no permit)MD · Now (tiered)NH · NowNJ · Effective March 1, 2027UT · NowVT · NowVA · Effective Jul 1, 2026 (partial) · Jan 1, 2027 (renter protections)NY · Awaiting signatureCA · Advancing - join waitlist
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Under HB26-1007, Colorado allows plug-in balcony solar systems up to 1,920W without permits or utility approval.

Read the Colorado guide →
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027

HB26-1007 takes effect January 1, 2027 - 83 days away. Order now to be ready on day one.

DATA-DRIVEN RECOMMENDATION

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$1,500$200 - $2,500+
YOUR RECOMMENDED SETUP
APsystems EZ1-M Dual Panel Kit

A single APsystems EZ1-M Dual Panel Kit (800W) is legal in Colorado, fits within your space, and matches your selected priority.

Total capacity
800W
Estimated cost
$1,299
Annual savings (Colorado)
$961
Payback
1.4 yrs
Licensed electrician required (per state tier)

Recommendations only ever surface complete, independently certified kits. When stacking, each kit remains a separate certified unit - no mixing of components across brands as a single connected system. Why this matters →

Nonprofit · Lowest price

BRIGHT SAVER BALCONY SOLAR KITS

180W kit: ~$285 · 360W kit: ~$414 · UL 3700 certified (Hoymiles HiFlow 360 Pro microinverter) · Membership required

Bright Saver is a California nonprofit that sells at zero markup — the same bulk price they paid. The 360W kit uses the Hoymiles HiFlow 360 Pro, the first microinverter globally to achieve UL 3700 certification. Shipping expected August 2026 for pre-orders.

Membership required to purchase. Pre-order available in 47 states as of July 2026.

Sol Country does not earn a commission on Bright Saver purchases. We list them because they're certified and genuinely the most affordable option available.

STARTER · Up to 400WNo-permit tier in most states
UL 3700 PendingShips Nationwide
APsystems · 400W

EZ1-M Single Panel Kit

Entry-level plug-in panel with microinverter monitoring. UL-listed components; UL 3700 system certification pending.

Est. output: ~590 kWh/yr (Colorado avg)

Sol Country earns a commission on APsystems purchases made through this link. This doesn't affect the price you pay. Sol Country recommends APsystems because it is one of only three UL 3700 certified plug-in solar manufacturers in the US — not because of this arrangement.

HOME · 400W-800WStandard household plug-in tier
UL 3700 CertifiedShips Nationwide
APsystems · 900VA output

EZ1-LV Plug-in Microinverter

UL 3700 certified July 15, 2026, and available for direct consumer purchase in the US. Connects two solar panels simultaneously, plugs directly into a standard 120V outlet, and includes integrated safety relays. Available now through APsystems' online store and certified distributor network.

Est. output: 900VA output · UL 3700 Certified July 15, 2026 · Dual-panel input · 12-year warranty · NEC 2014-2023 compliant

Sol Country earns a commission on APsystems purchases made through this link. This doesn't affect the price you pay. Sol Country recommends APsystems because it is one of only three UL 3700 certified plug-in solar manufacturers in the US — not because of this arrangement.

UL 3700 PendingShips Nationwide
APsystems · 800W

EZ1-M Dual Panel Kit

Two-panel kit at the most common balcony solar legal limit. Smart monitoring included.

Est. output: ~1,180 kWh/yr (Colorado avg)

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Sol Country earns a commission on APsystems purchases made through this link. This doesn't affect the price you pay. Sol Country recommends APsystems because it is one of only three UL 3700 certified plug-in solar manufacturers in the US — not because of this arrangement.

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Craftstrom · 800W

800W Smart Kit

NEC-compliant smart-breaker kit - the leading US-certified plug-in option.

Est. output: ~1,150 kWh/yr (Colorado avg)

$1,899
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MAXIMUM · Up to 1,920WMicroinverter + battery storage
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Craftstrom · 1,200W

1,200W Smart Kit

High-output smart-breaker kit for states with 1,200W legal limits.

Est. output: ~1,730 kWh/yr (Colorado avg)

$2,399
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Craftstrom · 1,600W

1,600W Smart Kit

Larger rooftop or balcony system for high-consumption households.

Est. output: ~2,300 kWh/yr (Colorado avg)

$2,999
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Craftstrom · 2,000W

2,000W Smart Kit

Maximum-output kit for Colorado's 1,920W legal limit.

Est. output: ~2,880 kWh/yr (Colorado avg)

$3,599
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SIZING GUIDE

Which size is right for you?

395W
$399-499
First kit / test solar / apartment with small balcony / lower-rate states.
800W
$599-899
Most renters / best value / states with higher rates / medium to large balcony.
1,200-1,920W
$1,200-2,000
Maximum savings / Colorado max / large outdoor space / highest-rate states.
NOT IN A LEGALIZED STATE YET?

Not in a legalized
state yet?

While waiting for your state's law to pass, Sol Country recommends two alternatives:

Before you install

Update your insurance policy. New to this? Read the guide →

Most renter's and homeowner's insurance policies require notification when you add solar equipment. A balcony solar kit is typically covered as personal property - but verify your policy before installing. Getting a quote takes under 2 minutes.

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