Balcony Solar Setup
150W
Fridges, routers, and standby electronics. Usually ~150W for an apartment. Higher base load = less wasted exported energy.Info: Regulations vary by local utility and state. While plug-and-play solar exists, connecting it directly to a wall outlet for grid feedback without an interconnection agreement may violate local electrical codes.
Your Savings
Annual Savings
$84
β $7 / month
10-Year Savings$839
20-Year Savings$1,677
β³ Payback Period: 4.8 Years
π± 416 kg COβ Avoided
βοΈ Check local utility and HOA regulations for interconnection requirements
Energy Yield
Total Generated:1040 kWh
Self-Consumed (Usable):559 kWh
Exported to Grid (Lost):481 kWh
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*Self-consumption is estimated based on your apartment's standby power (base load). Since you generally aren't paid for feeding power back into the grid with a plug-in system, maximizing self-consumption is key to ROI.