Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

cineticdaffodil wrote: post #4

Be aware that these systems remain on when your powerfuse blows as long as there is sunlight. This can be a real nightmare with electrical fires.

These systems have seen widespread adoption in a few countries. I wonder if the scenario you describe has actually happened yet. If it was a real concern it would have by now.

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Post by state_less » Sat, Aug 01, 2026, 5:41 PM UTC

cineticdaffodil wrote: post #4

Be aware that these systems remain on when your powerfuse blows as long as there is sunlight. This can be a real nightmare with electrical fires.

Is that really true? I was under the impression they needed to track the phase of the grid and thus would be able to detect if a fuse is blown or the grid goes down and shut themselves off.

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Post by Kirby64 » Sat, Aug 01, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC

cineticdaffodil wrote: post #4

Be aware that these systems remain on when your powerfuse blows as long as there is sunlight. This can be a real nightmare with electrical fires.

No, they don’t. Anti-islanding protections are mandatory on these systems. They’re safe if they’re UL 3700 certified.