📚 Guides

Every guide, in one place.

Solarly’s complete library of plug-in and rooftop solar guides — organized by what you actually need to know, not by publish date.

Solar basics

New to plug-in solar, or solar in general? Start with these.

What Is Plug-In Solar?

The full explainer — how it works, what it costs, and whether it’s worth it where you live.

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Plug-In Solar Glossary

Microinverters, MPPT, anti-islanding — every term you’ll run into, defined plainly.

Plug-In Solar FAQ

Landlord conversations, HOA rules, safety questions — the things people actually ask us.

Guides for your situation

Renting, owning, or just comparing your options — pick the path that fits.

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For Renters

Landlord permission, lease clauses, and the setups that work in an apartment or on a balcony.

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For Homeowners

Rooftop vs. plug-in, the 30% federal tax credit, and how to read a quote without getting fleeced.

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Can Renters Install Solar Panels?

The short, direct answer, plus what changes state by state.

Kits, laws, and data

Ready to compare hardware or check the rules where you live?

Recommended Kits

The three plug-in solar kits we’d actually buy, compared side by side.

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Solar Laws by State

The full, continuously-updated legality tracker for all 50 states.

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Resources & Data

Our source list — standards bodies, incentive databases, and the studies behind our numbers.