Florida homeowner got DIY plug-in solar running in an afternoon and cut $50 off his bill

Florida homeowner got DIY plug-in solar running in an afternoon and cut $50 off his bill

Eric Henley, a homeowner near Pensacola, Florida, found a cheaper way to lower his electric bill than committing to a full rooftop solar array. He said he had the system working within a day and is now cutting about $50 from his monthly power costs. The idea is part of a broader shift in the United States toward smaller solar setups.  What's happening? Instead of a full-house installation, plug-in solar — sometimes called balcony solar — uses a …