Plug-in solar in Hawaii
Hawaii HB 2435, which would have prohibited landlords and HOAs from banning portable plug-in solar devices, was deferred by the House EEP committee on February 10, 2026, and died when the legislature adjourned in May 2026 without further action; no enacted statewide framework is in place.
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We track Hawaii's plug-in solar bill. We'll alert you the moment it clears the legislature.
Recent updates
May
17
2026
Hawaii's 2026 legislative session ended without HB 2435 advancing, as the balcony solar bill died following its February committee deferral with no floor vote taken.
Feb
10
2026
Hawaii's House Energy and Environmental Protection Committee recommended deferral of HB 2435, effectively ending the bill's progress in the House.
Feb
5
2026
Hawaii's House Energy and Environmental Protection Committee held a public hearing on HB 2435, receiving testimony on the portable plug-in solar generation device bill.
Jan
28
2026
Hawaii HB 2435, prohibiting agreements that block installation of portable plug-in solar devices in residential dwellings, was introduced and passed first reading in the House.
What you could save once plug-in solar is legal in Hawaii
Estimate assumes current electricity rates once legislation passes.
Monthly savings
$49
Annual savings
$583
Payback period
~2 yrs
Based on 42.69¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 5.7 peak sun hours/day
Products Available in Hawaii
Since plug-in solar isn't yet regulated in Hawaii, your best option for getting started with solar power are these portable power stations. These systems do not connect to your home's wall outlets — instead, you plug your devices directly into the power station.
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