Is plug-in solar legal in Maine?

State law: yes. LD 1730 (2026) covers plug-in (balcony) solar in Maine. Limits and conditions are below.

Maine law

Legal

State law: plug-in solar is legal here.

In force since
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Size cap
1,200 W
Law
LD 1730 (2026)
Certification
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Landlord
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HOA
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Source: pluginsolarhub.org · checked 28 Sep 2026. From secondary sources; not yet checked against the statute. General information, not legal advice.

More about plug-in solar in Maine

How big a plug-in solar kit is allowed in Maine?

State law: up to 1,200 W.

How much would a plug-in solar kit save in Maine?

It depends on which way the panels face, their tilt, how much of the power your home uses as it is made, and your utility's rate. The average residential electricity price in Maine was 29.3¢/kWh (our 12-month average of EIA data, Aug 2025–Jul 2026). The calculator on canipluginsolar.com models it hour by hour for your address.