New Jersey made it legal. Your landlord cannot say no.
Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368/A4836), officially P.L.2026, c.82, on September 1, 2026. New Jersey is the 9th state to sign a balcony solar law. It takes effect March 1, 2027 and allows systems up to 1,200W with no utility notification, registration, approval, or fees.
Where will yours go?
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.
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Generate my New Jersey letter →Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368/A4836) on September 1, 2026. Official designation: P.L.2026, c.82. The law takes effect March 1, 2027.
New Jersey plug-in solar
is legal.
Kits legal under
Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368/A4836) · P.L.2026, c.82.
Plug-in solar kits within New Jersey's legal limit (1,200W). UL-listed components; UL 3700 system certification pending across the category.
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| Kit | Approx. full price | After 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.
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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.)
No balcony?
No problem.
Community solar may be available in New Jersey - no equipment, no installation, $0 upfront.
New Jersey incentives
stacked.
Federal residential solar credit (Section 25D) is no longer available for owned residential systems placed in service after Dec 31, 2025. Section 48E remains available for leased / third-party-owned systems through Dec 31, 2027.
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FIND MY POWER →Balcony solar laws in other states
Track where plug-in solar stands across the U.S. - passed, awaiting signature, or advancing through committee.
- California balcony solar lawLaw passed · SB 868 — the Plug and Play Solar Act
- Colorado balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB26-1007
- Connecticut balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB 5340 / Public Act 26-127
- Maine balcony solar lawLaw passed · LD 1730
- Maryland balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB 1532
- New Hampshire balcony solar lawLaw passed · SB 540
- Utah balcony solar lawLaw passed · HB340
- Vermont balcony solar lawLaw passed · S.202