Make your own power.
Pay less for the rest.

Plain-English guides to plug-in solar, home batteries and a lower electricity bill, with the savings maths shown so you can check it.

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Size a plug-in kit to what your home uses during the day, not to the biggest kit you can buy. Most homes run 150 to 400 watts of always-on load, and power you use yourself is worth far more than power you send back to the grid.

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Quick Comparison: Sizing a Plug-In Solar Kit

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Product
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Small balconies
400W kit, 1 to 2 panels
Most apartments
800W kit, 2 panels
Houses & yards
800W kit with battery