Balcony Solar in Wisconsin
Everything you need to know about plug-in and balcony solar law in Wisconsin, plus what it means for what you're allowed to plug in, and what it saves.
Is it legal?
Currently unregulated - no legislation introduced yet.
No plug-in solar legislation has been introduced in Wisconsin as of the 2026 legislative session. Plug-in solar currently sits in a legal gray area: utilities can require interconnection review, permits, and fees, and there are no explicit statutory protections for consumers.
Bright Saver's policy team is building coalitions across all 50 states and working with local advocates to introduce plug-in solar legislation in states like Wisconsin. When a bill is introduced here, we'll update this page with the details.
Bright Saver's 180W and 360W kits can be shipped to Wisconsin and we welcome early adopters.
What You Can Save in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity price is about 15.7 cents per kWh (EIA, 2026 average). A 180 W kit generating about 270 kWh a year could save roughly $42 a year; a 360 W kit roughly $85.
Those are modest numbers on their own, but the kit more than pays for itself over its life with no roof work or contractor needed.
The rules, in one table
Bill
Signed
N/A
N/A
Effective
N/A
Maximum System Size
N/A
No-Electrician Threshold
N/A
Permit Required
N/A
Utility Notification
N/A
HOA Can Prohibit
Bright Saver Ships Here
N/A
Yes
If You Rent in Wisconsin
Plug-in solar is designed with renters in mind. Nothing is drilled or wired into the building, and the kit moves with you when your lease ends.
What to buy
Bright Saver's kits ship to Wisconsin today. A $29 annual membership unlocks member pricing and directly supports the coalition working to introduce plug-in solar legislation in Wisconsin.
Balcony Solar 180 W
Do-It-Yourself, No roof or electrician needed
MEMBER-ONLY PRICE
Balcony Solar 360 W
Do-It-Yourself, No roof or electrician needed
MEMBER-ONLY PRICE