Plug-in solar in South Carolina
H 4579 remained in the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee with no vote when the 126th General Assembly adjourned sine die on May 14, 2026, and an advocacy tracker reports the bill died in committee; South Carolina still has no enacted plug-in/balcony solar framework.
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Recent updates
May
14
2026
The 126th South Carolina General Assembly adjourned sine die with H 4579 still parked in the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, and an advocacy tracker subsequently reported the bill died in committee.
Jan
13
2026
H 4579 was introduced in the South Carolina House, read for the first time, and referred to the House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Dec
16
2025
H 4579 was prefiled and referred to the House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry ahead of the 2026 session.
What you could save once plug-in solar is legal in South Carolina
Estimate assumes current electricity rates once legislation passes.
Monthly savings
$15
Annual savings
$178
Payback period
~7 yrs
Based on 14.89¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 5 peak sun hours/day
Products to Consider in South Carolina
Since plug-in solar isn't yet regulated in South Carolina, portable power stations are often the practical starting point. 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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