When is Plug‑In Solar & Beers?

Plug‑In Solar & Beers takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).

How much does Plug‑In Solar & Beers cost?

Plug‑In Solar & Beers is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.

How many people are attending Plug‑In Solar & Beers?

42 people have registered so far out of 42 available spots.

How do I register for Plug‑In Solar & Beers?

You can register for Plug‑In Solar & Beers through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.

How long is Plug‑In Solar & Beers?

Plug‑In Solar & Beers runs for approximately 2 hours, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).

Plug‑In Solar & Beers

Name: Plug‑In Solar & Beers
Start: 2026-04-19T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-19T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Barebottle Brewing Company, 1525 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

About this event

What if solar were as easy as plugging in an appliance?

Join CraftStrom Founder & CEO Stephan Scherer for a relaxed, hands-on plug‑in solar demonstration.

Plug-in solar (aka balcony solar) is the fast-growing way for renters, apartment dwellers, HOA homes, and homeowners to start offsetting electricity use without a traditional rooftop solar installation.

What we’ll cover

What is plug‑in solar? What it is, who it’s for, and what it isn’t.How it lowers your bill: How plug‑in solar reduces the energy you buy from the utility (and what affects savings).California legislation (SB 868): A clear update on the bill and what it’s aiming to change for portable plug‑in solar in California. (sd11.senate.ca.gov)The Safety Line: What AHJs (inspectors) and utilities are actually concerned about—especially as systems scale beyond small plug‑in setups—and how U.S. safety considerations compare to Germany’s balcony solar experience.Plug-in power safety standards: What UL 3700 does (and what it doesn’t do), and why it matters for safe, scalable adoption.

Live demo

See a working ~400W plug‑in system powering up in real time—and compare two power‑meter approaches that help explain how safety expectations change as systems get larger.

After 3 PM

We’ll move inside and keep the conversation going—bring your questions, your skepticism, and your curiosity. The only rule: if it’s within the realm of plug‑in energy, it’s fair game.

Free RSVP required (capacity is limited on the patio).By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.

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About Plug‑In Solar & Beers in San Francisco

Plug‑In Solar & Beers is a free independent taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Barebottle Brewing Company, 1525 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA, San Francisco, United States. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 42 people have registered out of 42 spots. The event runs for approximately 2 hours.