New Hampshire joins growing contingent of states with laws on ‘plug-in solar’

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 599

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago


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On Thursday, Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill establishing guidelines in New Hampshire law for the use of portable, socket-compatible solar devices.

The technology has seen broad adoption in Germany, where it is hailed as a democratizing and renter-friendly form of solar power. Smaller and typically cheaper than a standard rooftop array, some models may be installed at a standard wall outlet. But the features that make this form of solar energy accessible also create …

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