What the primary source says
New Jersey’s law is specific enough to create a meaningful consumer market, but the conditions are cumulative. Buyers should verify that the exact complete system meets the law’s certification and isolation language and that the planned installation follows instructions and applicable codes. A panel or inverter certificate alone may not be enough.
Utility permission is not the only check
The law restricts specified unreasonable barriers, but it does not make unsafe mounting acceptable. Renters and association residents should document the equipment, location and installation method and follow the statute’s notice or permission process where applicable.
What to verify before buying
- Open the official source below and confirm the current status and effective date.
- Ask the serving electric utility for its current process for the exact product and address.
- Match the complete system to required certification and outage-isolation language.
- Confirm electrical, mounting, landlord and association requirements.
- Estimate savings and payback using your electricity rate and realistic onsite use.
Quick answers
Can I use plug-in solar in New Jersey today?
New Jersey enacted S2368 on September 1, 2026. The law establishes conditions for qualifying plug-in solar devices, including a maximum aggregated AC output of 1,200 watts, a standard 120V receptacle connection, qualifying safety certification and outage isolation. It also limits certain unreasonable government, landlord and association restrictions.
Does buying a certified product make it legal?
No. Certification, state law, utility requirements, electrical code and property permission are separate checks.
Can a renter install a system?
Only after confirming the law and any lease, landlord, association, mounting and safety requirements.
Plan your next step
Sources
- New Jersey Legislature: S2368Official bill text, votes and enactment status · checked October 25, 2026.
- UL Solutions: UL 3700 certification frameworkComplete-system safety framework and program launch · checked October 25, 2026.
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