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08/12/2026

For the first time ever, solar generated more electricity than coal in the United States in a month. 🌞

It didn't happen in one way, it happened every way.

Solar thermal plants. Utility-scale farms. Community solar projects. Residential solar. Agrivoltaics.
Every form of solar played, and will continue to play a role in crossing those thresholds.

Remember, this is what a clean energy transition actually looks like. Not one big solution, but millions of them working together.

The sun showed up for us in May. Let's do the sun a favor and continue to harvest the energy it so kindly offers us!

08/06/2026

Solar is kinda chic. 🌞

Actually, solar was chic before being kinda chic was even a trend...

Which slide resonates most?

08/04/2026

When the New York Times covered plug-in solar and Bright Saver last week, readers had a lot to say.

California to Seattle to Colorado, People get it.
Plug-in solar is affordable, accessible, and safe. And the word is spreading.

Our favorite? "We should all be able to harness our own energy. The sun belongs to us all."

We appreciate the hotcakes comment, too.

Swipe to see what NYT readers are saying and find the full article at the link in our story and on our Linktree in bio.

07/29/2026

Myths? Consider them busted.

We understand plug-in solar is a new concept for many. Though plug-in solar relies on PV technology the same way a rooftop installation does, there's some critical differences between the two.

Here, we take a look at some of the basic ones.

If you're curious about the finer details--maybe you want to try your own plug-in solar kit? Check out the links in bio!

07/28/2026

Have you found the Bright Saver community thread on our website yet?

Members have already started sharing plug-in solar questions, tips, and experiences. That's exactly what we're aiming for!

Plug-in solar is still a new technology. The more we learn from each other, the easier it becomes to bring it to more homes and communities.

See you in there! 🌞

07/20/2026

What is "normal" could be different for everyone.

But here's what shouldn't be normal: wildfires sweeping across the planet, rising electricity bills, flash floods, and a growing list of climate events that keep getting shrugged off.

Unfortunately, these events have become the more normal.

But it won't always be this way!

With continued clean energy adoption, grassroots climate action, and growing public awareness, the future really is bright (literally). 🌞

The Bright Saver team believes that. And we're working every day to prove it.

07/15/2026

Our vision is simple.

We believe you shouldn't have to choose between saving money and fighting climate change.

This balcony solar kit is just the first step! More products and services are on the way, each one built to fight climate change and save you money.

Link in bio and on our story!

07/13/2026

Save your spot (link in bio and on our story!): Cora is being interviewed on the state of the plug-in solar movement!

We're excited to share that our Co-Founder, Cora Stryker, is sitting down with Sam Matey-Coste, Editor-in-Chief at , for their July Dose of Climate Hope series!

Cora will be talking candidly about where the plug-in solar movement stands right now; the fight to get California and Massachusetts over the finish line and what's coming next for balcony solar across the country.
If you've been following this movement (or you're just balcony-solar-curious), this is a great chance to hear it straight from the source.

Register now for the July Monthly Dose of Climate Hope
Wednesday, July 15, 12:30–1:30 PM ET

07/10/2026

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte just signed SB 540 into law. 🌞
SB 540 protects residents' right to use plug-in solar without utility approval or interconnection agreements, setting clear safety standards and opening the door for renters and homeowners alike to access affordable clean energy.

We're proud to have played a role in shaping this legislation, working alongside lawmakers and advocates to help get the language right from the start.

Wins like this are a team effort, and we're grateful to everyone who pushed for it.

We're at 10 states now, and we're definitely not finished! ⚡

Read more at the link in our story.

07/03/2026

Following the recent plug-in solar legislation wins in NJ, CNN is reporting on what this means for the near 35% of Americans who rent. 🌞

New Jersey didn't just pass plug-in solar. They went a step further, prohibiting landlords and HOAs from blocking renters from installing it!

Bright Saver is featured in the piece, including our mission to make balcony solar accessible at less than $300, now visible on our website!
At this cost, a fraction of typical market price.

As our co-founder Cora Stryker puts it: "What's political about cheap? Nothing. We think it's the beginning of a tipping point for consumers everywhere."

Read more at the link in our story!

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