State law · New York
Yes. New York’s S 8512A / A 9111C passed the legislature and, on October 14, 2026, awaits the governor’s signature. The bill defines portable plug-in solar, caps systems at 1,200 W of AC inverter output and sets certification and notification rules.
S 8512A / A 9111C passed the legislature and is awaiting signature.
Checked October 14, 2026
411 kWh used at home × 29.38¢ = $120.88; 269 kWh sent to the grid unpaid, 0 kWh lost to the inverter limit. At New York's average rate (EIA).
EcoFlow STREAM Microinverter + 2 × 400 W rigid panels, official store price checked Oct 14, 2026; sold out on that date.
Change it in the calculatorEffective dateDifferent bill versions in the sources set different effective dates (some drafts immediate, final version 90 days).
DetailAn earlier amendment set a 391 W threshold for requiring no wiring changes; the final version omits that threshold.
DetailThe bill text requires the owner to notify the utility within 30 days of installing; the Bright Saver tracker lists utility notification as not required.
The same table as on the kits page, filtered by New York's size limit: 11 of 14 kits pass. The law also requires the whole system to be certified, so check the UL 3700 column and the product label before you buy. Prices from the official stores, with the date checked.
| Kit | Panels | Inverter limit | Battery | UL 3700 | Price | Per watt | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EcoFlow STREAM Microinverter + 2 × 400 W rigid panels |
800 W (2 × rigid) | 1,200 W | None | UL 3700 status unknownchecked Oct 14, 2026 | $1,099checked Oct 14, 2026sold out that day | $1.37 | Official site |
 Bright Saver Balcony Solar Kit 180 W (one panel) |
180 W (1 × flexible) | 360 W | None | Maker says it meets UL 3700; no UL listing foundchecked Oct 14, 2026 | $285.30checked Oct 14, 2026member price; needs a paid membership | $1.59 | Official site |
 Craftstrom 1200 Watt Eco-Line Plug&Play Solar |
1,200 W | 1,200 W | None | Maker says it meets UL 3700; no UL listing foundchecked Oct 14, 2026 | $2,250checked Oct 14, 2026 | $1.88 | Official site |
The legislature’s bill S 8512A / A 9111C (passed and awaiting the governor’s signature) defines a “portable solar generation device” that is designed to connect through a standard outlet and exempts such devices from interconnection and net metering requirements. The bill explicitly says devices “is designed to be connected to a building's electrical system through a standard electrical outlet;” and “(a) A portable solar generation device shall not be subject to interconnection or net metering requirements.” (New York legislature.)
The bill sets a size cap based on inverter output: a maximum aggregate continuous AC inverter nameplate output of 1,200 W. It requires system-level safety certification — devices must be “listed or certified by an accredited nationally recognized testing laboratory as a complete plug-in photovoltaic system to a standard;” and it requires the owner to notify the serving electric corporation: “(d) Within thirty days of installing a portable solar generation device, the owner of such device shall notify the electric corporation serving the building in which such device will be installed.” (New York legislature.)
Check three things first: the inverter nameplate (the law’s limit is 1,200 W AC), the product’s safety listing as a complete plug-in photovoltaic system by an accredited nationally recognized testing laboratory, and the notification process with your electric company. The bill requires owner notification to the electric corporation within thirty days of installation; it does not require prior utility approval or interconnection paperwork.
The law does not address renter permissions or HOA rules, so you should check your lease or HOA covenants before installing. Use the calculator for production estimates and the kit cards to compare inverter nameplate, certifications and current prices.
No. The bill exempts portable solar generation devices from interconnection and net metering requirements. However, the owner must notify the serving electric corporation within thirty days of installing the device.
Not automatically. The law says any energy exported to the utility electric grid shall be uncompensated unless the customer voluntarily enters a net metering or other compensation agreement with the utility.
The bill requires that the device “is listed or certified by an accredited nationally recognized testing laboratory as a complete plug-in photovoltaic system to a standard.” Check the product label and seller documentation for an accredited NRTL listing for the complete system.
The legislation text does not address renters or HOAs. The bill does require the state building code to allow outlet connection, but you should check your lease or HOA rules before installing.