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Confirming · SB 540
1,200W · Wattage limit

Governor Kelly Ayotte signed SB 540 into law on July 3, 2026 - making New Hampshire the 8th state to legalize plug-in balcony solar. Systems up to 1,200W are legal statewide.

Sol Country recommendation for New Hampshire renters (if signed)
Craftstrom 800W Kit
New Hampshire's rate of ~$0.220/kWh is among the highest of any awaiting state. If signed, an 800W kit would pay back in approximately 4 years.
Annual savings~$191/yr at $0.220/kWh
Payback period~3.7 years if signed
State limitPending final regulations
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Building types in New Hampshire

Where will yours go?

Apartment balcony
Most common New Hampshire setup. Railing-mounted panels work for most balconies.

Hang one or two panels from your balcony railing using UL-listed rail-mount hardware.

Plug-in to a standard 120V outlet within reach of the inverter cable (typically 10-25 ft).

No drilling, no roof access, no permit if you're under your state's no-approval tier.

Rooftop access
Single-family homes and townhouses in New Hampshire. Highest production potential.
Rear yard / patio
Ground-mount or patio-frame setup for renters with private outdoor space.
Fire escape - NOT RECOMMENDED
Fire escapes must remain clear under municipal code in nearly every New Hampshire city.
New Hampshire status

Law specifics

SB 540 - Awaiting governor's signature
Passed both chambers
Awaiting governor's signature
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Utility programs

Eversource NH / Unitil programs

Eversource NH Community Solar
NHSaves - Statewide energy efficiency rebates
Unitil energy efficiency programs
Available in New Hampshire today - no signature needed
Community solar is open to NH residents now. Subscribe to a local solar farm and save 5-10% on your electric bill while waiting on SB 540.
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The law

New Hampshire plug-in solar
is legal.

Bill
SB 540
Effective
Confirming
Max wattage
1,200W
Legislative progress - stage 5 of 5
Signed into law
Key provisions
Plug-in solar systems up to 1,200W legal statewide
No utility approval or interconnection agreement required
UL-certified equipment required
Disclaimer
Educational only - not legal advice. Verify with your utility, AHJ, and HOA.
Shop New Hampshire kits
We ship to your door. Kits with UL-listed components; UL 3700 pending.
Available kits in New Hampshire

Kits legal under
SB 540.

Plug-in solar kits within New Hampshire's legal limit (1,200W). UL-listed components; UL 3700 system certification pending across the category.

APSYSTEMS
EZ1-M 800W
800W microinverter
$1,299
UL 3700 PENDING
CRAFTSTROM
Smart Kit 395W
395W single panel
$1,499
UL 3700 PENDING

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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.

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 one of only three UL 3700-certified plug-in solar brands in the US (alongside Bright Saver and APsystems), not because of this arrangement.

Community solar in New Hampshire

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