Tennessee
No plug-in solar bill has been introduced in Tennessee.
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Checked October 14, 2026
State law · Tennessee
Is plug-in solar legal in Tennessee?
No — no plug-in solar bill has been introduced in Tennessee as of October 14, 2026. The state has not set a statewide definition or rules for plug-in (balcony) solar; check utility, landlord and HOA policies.
- StatusNo bill
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- Average rate, EIA13.87¢/kWh
- CheckedOct 14, 2026
No bill yet: none of the four steps has started
- Bill introducednot yet
- Passed the legislaturenot yet
- Signednot yet
- In effectnot yet
A typical year in Tennessee800 W kit · railing, facing south · near the state's population center
Service ZIP371xxTennessee
698 kWhproduced in a typical year
$58saved per year
13.87¢/kWhAverage home rate, EIA
417 kWh used at home × 13.87¢ = $57.79; 281 kWh sent to the grid unpaid, 0 kWh lost to the inverter limit. At Tennessee's average rate (EIA).
Tennessee: No billNo plug-in solar bill has been introduced in Tennessee.
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Production by month, kWh
- Used at home
- Sent to the grid
Residential average, January to July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly).
Open the calculatorWhat the law says now
The Bright Saver tracker reports: "No plug-in solar legislation has been introduced in Tennessee as of the 2026 legislative session." That means no state bill defines or governs small plug-in systems.
Bright Saver lists common goals of plug-in laws: define a new class of small systems, exempt them from utility interconnection requirements, and require product safety certification. Tennessee has not enacted those provisions per the tracker.
Options without a law
You can use systems that do not connect to the grid: a portable power station charged by a panel or a purely off-grid panel array needs no utility approval. Example portable stations include EcoFlow models with the capacities and outputs listed below.
The calculator gives production and savings for an 800 W kit at the state population center. For a vertical, south-facing 800 W kit the calculator gives 698 kWh a year, of which 417 kWh (60%) is used at home and 281 kWh exports to the grid; at 13.87 cents per kWh that home use is worth $58 a year ($578 over 10 years, exports paid 0). Tilted at 30° the same kit produces 1,100 kWh a year and saves $71. See the calculator for results at your address.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus — 2048Wh capacity, 3000W AC output (manufacturer spec).
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus — 1024Wh capacity, 1800W AC output (manufacturer spec).
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 — 4000Wh capacity, 4000W AC output (manufacturer spec).
Questions
Is it legal to plug a solar kit into a standard outlet in Tennessee?
There is no statewide plug-in solar bill in Tennessee as of October 14, 2026, according to the Bright Saver tracker, so the legislature has not set a state rule. Local utilities, landlords or HOAs may have their own rules; check them before installing a grid-connected kit.
How much would an 800 W plug-in kit produce and save in Tennessee?
The calculator gives 698 kWh a year for a vertical, south-facing 800 W kit and 1,100 kWh a year if tilted at 30°. At the Tennessee average price of 13.87 cents per kWh the calculator estimates $58 saved a year for the vertical case and $71 a year for the 30° tilt.
Can renters install plug-in solar in Tennessee?
State law has not specifically addressed plug-in systems in Tennessee as of the tracker read date, so renter permissions depend on landlords and lease terms. Bright Saver notes many plug-in bills aim to require product safety certification; check product manuals and any landlord or HOA rules.
Are other states passing plug-in solar laws?
Bright Saver reports 11 states have passed plug-in solar legislation, 2 states have active bills, and 21 states aim to re-introduce bills in 2027. Several passed bills and their dates are listed on Bright Saver.