Connecticut Plug-In Solar Laws
By Daniel Okafor · Last reviewed Connecticut is classified as signed—not effective. Law not effective as of verification date. The tracked limit is 1,200 W; confirm the final law, exact product and serving-utility process before connection.
Current status
Signed—not effective
The law has been enacted but its new route is not available yet. Prepare now, then re-check the final implementation on the effective date.
Check your location
Framework status and exact product eligibility are separate checks.
What this means today
Connecticut's HB 5340 framework is signed but becomes effective October 1, 2026. Researching a compliant 1,200 W-or-smaller system is reasonable; treating the future law as present permission is not. Ask Eversource, United Illuminating or the relevant municipal utility what applies now and after launch.
High retail rates can improve the value of self-consumed solar, but standing charges remain and export value is not verified here. Multifamily exterior alterations need separate permission, while coastal wind, snow, shade and older circuits may matter more than the nominal cap.
What HB 5340 says
HB 5340 is the Connecticut General Assembly record for the omnibus solar act containing the tracked 1,200 W provision, effective October 1, 2026.
Read the official bill record ↗
Your serving utility still matters
Law not effective as of verification date.
Pre-purchase checklist
- 1Confirm continuous inverter AC output is no more than 1,200 W; panel DC nameplate watts are a different measurement.
- 2Ask the serving utility for its current Connecticut notice, registration, metering and export procedure.
- 3Verify complete-system safety evidence, anti-islanding, plug and branch-circuit requirements; a listed component is not a listed system.
- 4Obtain landlord or HOA consent and check local electrical, planning, fire and structural rules.
- 5Wait for October 1, 2026 unless the utility authorises another existing route.
Products within the tracked limit
These products are marked as US-available, in stock and at or below the tracked AC watt cap. A dataset match is not a finding of legal compliance or verified system-level certification.
CraftStrom 400 Watt Plug&Play Solar — Two panels, one smart inverter, AC cable and mounting hardware; the PowerMeter is not included in this configuration.
- 350 W grid-tie output
- 400 W hardware output
- 2 panels included
- No battery option listed
- Mounting included
- 10-year warranty
- Listings: US
- UL 3700 system evidence not verified
CraftStrom 400 Watt Plug&Play Solar — Two panels, one smart inverter, AC cable and mounting hardware; the PowerMeter is not included in this configuration.
- 350 W grid-tie output
- 400 W hardware output
- 2 panels included
- No battery option listed
- Mounting included
- 10-year warranty
- Listings: US
- UL 3700 system evidence not verified
CraftStrom 800 Watt Plug&Play Solar — Four panels, two smart inverters, PowerMeter, mounting hardware and connection cables.
- 700 W grid-tie output
- 800 W hardware output
- 4 panels included
- No battery option listed
- Mounting included
- 10-year warranty
- Listings: US
- UL 3700 system evidence not verified
CraftStrom 800 Watt Plug&Play Solar — Four panels, two smart inverters, PowerMeter, mounting hardware and connection cables.
- 700 W grid-tie output
- 800 W hardware output
- 4 panels included
- No battery option listed
- Mounting included
- 10-year warranty
- Listings: US
- UL 3700 system evidence not verified
Bright Saver Flex180 single-panel kit — One 180 W flexible panel, one 120 V inverter, AC cable and self-install instructions; mounting hardware is not listed as included.
- 180 W grid-tie output
- 1 panels included
- No battery option listed
- Mounting excluded
- Warranty term not verified
- Listings: US
- UL 3700 system evidence not verified
Bright Saver Flex180 single-panel kit — One 180 W flexible panel, one 120 V inverter, AC cable and self-install instructions; mounting hardware is not listed as included.
- 180 W grid-tie output
- 1 panels included
- No battery option listed
- Mounting excluded
- Warranty term not verified
- Listings: US
- UL 3700 system evidence not verified
Model value with the savings calculator and review the safety guide.
Primary sources
Key facts
- Status: Signed—not effective
- Bill: HB 5340
- Effective date: 2026-10-01
- Watt limit: 1,200 W
Frequently asked questions
Can I use plug-in solar in Connecticut today?
The tracked law is signed but not effective until 2026-10-01. Until then, follow the rules and utility process currently in force.
Does the watt limit refer to panel watts?
Do not assume so. Compare the final law’s definition with continuous inverter AC output; panel DC nameplate capacity is a different figure.
Will exported electricity be credited?
No export payment or retail credit is assumed here. Ask the serving utility how the meter treats surplus generation and size around daytime self-consumption.
Does a compliant product remove landlord or HOA rules?
No. State energy rules do not grant permission to alter a rented home, common property, balcony rail or façade. Obtain written consent and check local requirements.
Is system-level UL 3700 certification verified for these products?
No product is presented here as having verified system-level UL 3700 evidence. Confirm the precise complete-system listing and all conditions before purchase.