What to know before you get balcony solar States are starting to embrace plug-and-play solar. Get up to speed on the cost, payback, and safety bona fides of the systems before they hit shelves…

Canary Media released an article featuring Bright Saver panels and important information about plug-in solar technology.

Give it a read! It's exciting to see media coverage increase for plug-in solar across the country.

www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

"Plug-in" to the Future of Clean Energy --> Building a plug-in solar movement! · Luma Hosted by Bright Saver NGO (www.brightsaver.org), Environmental Working Group (EWG) California (https://www.ewg.org/), and ClimateVoice…

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Heat pumps are the most efficient heating technology ever invented.

They harvest and compress pre existing heat in the air, ground or water and transport it where it is needed.

That energy is all around us.

And it does not have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Ireland has been making great efforts to reducing the country's carbon footprint as of late. Exciting to see!

Letters: Plug-in solar panels deliver electricity more cheaply to homes. Why aren’t we using them? LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Chronicle readers comment on laws about plug-in solar panels, bicycles, cars and traffic safety, and taking public transportation.

Even in the opinion section, the message is clear: Californians are ready for plug-in solar!

As legislation moves forward, it’s not just policy pushing for this, it’s people calling for real access to clean energy.

Take a look!
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/lett...

A chart from Our World In Data, showing the shift away from coal power in the UK - nearly 70% of electricity production in the late 1980s, to less than 0.1% in 2025.

There's a lot being shared right now about China's incredible shift towards renewable energy - and rightly so.

But this, from the UK, is equally astonishing & encouraging.

It's not just that change can happen. It's that it *is* happening.

(Via climateactapp.substack.com/p/your-daily...)

Interview TRT YouTube video by Jan Rosenow

Spoke to @TRTWorld last night on the Hormuz crisis.
Relief ≠ resolution.

Oil and gas still much above pre-war levels, 172M barrels stranded, and Iran cementing control of the Strait.

The clearest lesson: energy security = clean energy.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO_I...

Our newest product, Nem Go, is on sale until Sunday, 4/12!

This 1,000 W (250 W * 4) solar expansion kit is shipping anywhere in California, for free!

Use code 'SpringSale' to get the total $400 off at checkout.
Visit brightsaver.org/backyard-solar

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Lots of effective, solution-driven decision making happening in the UK right now!

Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK’s biggest solar farm gets approval Record high set on Monday and raised on Tuesday, with 14.4GW of electricity generated in sunny spring weather

Clean, safe, cheap, renewable energy that you don't have to fight deadly wars or destroy the environment to get.

Good for wildlife, too, when done properly.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Big news! M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank, is supporting Bright Saver to bring plug-in solar to Brattleboro, Vermont.
This sponsorship helps pilot clean, accessible energy for those who need it most.
Excited to keep building with M&T. #PluginSolar #VermontSolar

Greek utility completes 2.13 GW solar cluster at former coal mine Greece’s PPC Group has finished construction of its 2.13 GW solar portfolio in northern Greece. The company is now working on its third large-scale battery storage facility in the area, with plans for...

There's something just so brilliant about coal mines being directly replaced with solar farms
www.pv-magazine.com/2026/04/07/g...

Solar... it needs to be everywhere! With energy prices increasing across the U.S and the world, solar expansion becomes a clear path! #energysky

Plug-in solar panels, coming to an apartment balcony near you | Rocky Mountain PBS A bill making its way through the Colorado legislature would legalize balcony solar, expanding lower-cost panels to renters across the state.

Another one!

A really exciting piece from Rocky Mountain PBS about the growing movement of plug-in solar in Colorado.

Bright Saver and Co-founder Cora Stryker is featured.

“We see this as an on-ramp to that commitment to wider solar development." - Cora

www.rmpbs.org/news/science...

Balcony solar bills make inroads across New England Energy affordability woes are pushing all six states to advance legislation allowing DIY, plug-in solar panels. A bill is even nearing the governor’s desk…

New England is pushing forward on balcony solar legislation.

As states expand access to plug-in systems, Canary Media highlighted the continued momentum and included Bright Saver in the conversation.

A meaningful step toward more accessible clean energy:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

A full rooftop #solar system is still the best #investment for energy savings. But for a lot of people? That's just not an option.

That's exactly where plug-in solar comes in.

Same #CleanEnergy. No roof required.

Learn more: solarunitedneighbors.org/plug-in/?utm...

#PlugInSolar #BalconySolar

One of the many recent states to introduce, and see continued progress, with plug-in solar legislation. Illinois is a big part of a 50 piece puzzle. #energysky

Plug-in solar power bill would power up Minnesota homes - MinnPost Advocates say the legislation would make domestic solar energy more accessible. Several states are considering similar laws.

Plug-in solar is gaining ground in Minnesota as new legislation moves forward and draws attention statewide.

We are (very) proud to be a part of the effort.

Read the full piece from MinnPost:
www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

'Balcony solar' seen as easy entry point for clean energy consumers The idea of making solar part of your home's power source mix is to keep your rising electricity bill in check but analysts said up-front costs complicate planning, and Minnesota

Public News Service highlights balcony solar as an accessible entry point to clean energy...a piece of a much bigger puzzle.

As Cora Stryker of Bright Saver emphasizes, we need all forms of solar. Rooftops, balconies, and large-scale plants.

Read in full:
app.publicnewsservice.org/story/balcon...

Illinois tees up balcony solar The leading newsroom covering the transition to clean energy, electrification and climate solutions. We report on how the world is decarbonizing with a…

Plug-in solar is entering the broader clean energy conversation. 👀

A recent Canary Media roundup includes it alongside major developments across the U.S.

It is incredible to see just how quickly attention has grown. More to come!

Read more:
www.canarymedia.com/newsletters/...

Maine's Plug-in Solar Bill is progressing. 👀

LD 1730 has passed the Senate and is advancing through the House. Now, on the way to final votes.
“An Act to Make Small Plug-in Solar Generation Devices Accessible for All Maine Residents . . ."

Latest: www.mainelegislature.org/LawMakerWeb/...

Virginia becomes second U.S. state to advance plug-in solar legislation to the governor’s desk The Virginia General Assembly has passed companion bills HB 395 and SB 250, creating a streamlined pathway for so-called "balcony solar" devices up to 1,200 W, but significant questions remain around ...

Virginia is one step closer.

PV Magazine reports the state is set to become the second to advance plug-in solar legislation to the governor’s desk.
HB 395 & SB 250 have passed, with a signature expected soon.
Bright Saver is featured!

Read more: pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/03/12/v...

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them Utilities are convincing lawmakers around the U.S. to delay bills that would allow people to buy solar panels, plug them into an outlet and begin generating electricity.

Plug-in solar is drawing national attention, again.
NPR highlights the expanding debate and features Bright Saver within it. ⚡🌞

With everyday households searching for ways to reduce energy costs, the conversation is only growing.

Full story: www.npr.org/2026/03/12/n...

Small plug-in solar panels gain traction as an affordable way to cut electricity bills YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

A recent PBS NewsHour video featuring Bright Saver just hit 2 million views.

The segment highlights plug-in solar and expanding access to small-scale clean energy. ⚡️

Check out the full segment at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVO9...

As energy prices rise, Realtor.com spotlights plug-in solar as an accessible tool to help reduce electricity bills and strengthen household resilience. ⚡🌞
Full article: www.realtor.com/advice/home-...

Column: Balcony solar is a bright answer to isles’ rising energy costs | Honolulu Star-Advertiser Hawaii residents pay the highest electricity rates in the nation. For many families, monthly electric bills strain tight household budgets. For decades, rooftop solar has offered a way to lower those ...

A Hawaiʻi coalition member lays out the case for plug-in solar in this new op-ed. 🌞

Meanwhile, related policy is moving through the State Senate — progress worth watching!

www.staradvertiser.com/2026/03/04/e...

Action is paying off in Virginia. 🎉

HB 395 passed the Senate 30–8–1 and now heads to the Governor’s desk. If signed, Virginia will become the second state to adopt plug-in solar legislation.

Excited to see real progress take shape. ☀️ #PluginSolar #CleanEnergy

Faced with rising electricity prices, Americans are stealthily adding DIY solar systems. And they aren’t telling utilities | CNN Balcony solar can be installed almost anywhere, is cheap, easy to set up and reduces bills. It’s increasingly appealing to Americans struggling with soaring energy costs, but it exists in a legal gray...

Plug-in solar just made headlines on CNN. ⚡️

The story highlights how balcony and backyard systems are gaining traction nationwide, and mentions Bright Saver as part of the push expanding energy access!

Big moment! Though, bigger movement.

Read full at: www.cnn.com/clean-energy...

Why Western states are pushing for plug-in solar - High Country News Plug-in solar offers an easy way to save on power bills and transition to clean energy, but whether the market in the U.S. takes off depends on state laws and product standards.

High Country News highlights the rise of plug-in solar across the West—with Bright Saver recognized as a leading advocate helping move the conversation forward.

State lawmakers continue to advance legislation.

Take a further look at: www.hcn.org/articles/why...
#PluginSolar #CleanEnergy

State support could energize movement to equip more homes with plug-in solar More than half of U.S. states, including Hawaiʻi, are considering new laws around balcony solar. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on why this technology is gaining traction.

Following growing public conversation, a bill has now been introduced this session addressing access to portable plug-in solar devices in Hawai'i! 🌺

Bright Saver’s Cora Stryker joined Hawai'i Public Radio to discuss the opportunity and movement.

www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2...