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Abstract

GismoPower’s MEGA® (Mobile Electricity Generating Appliance) is a mobile, appliance-oriented distributed energy resource (DER) that integrates a photovoltaic (PV) generation system with Level 2 electric-vehicle (EV) charging functionality. GismoPower describes the MEGA as a mobile solar carport with removable wheels, bifacial PV modules, a Level 2 EV charger, and a 240-V plug-in connection. Publicly documented pilot configurations include nine 540-W bifacial PV modules, corresponding to approximately 4.86 kW of DC module nameplate capacity [1]. Other MEGA configurations use different PV module ratings and therefore may have different DC capacities. The MEGA is materially different from small 120-V plug-in PV products with relatively low power ratings. Its 240-V connection, dedicated circuit architecture, higher generation capacity, mobility, and integrated EV-charging functionality introduce additional electrical, interconnection, and permitting considerations. Consequently, state policies developed for small plug-in PV products should be treated as policy precedents rather than as direct authorization for MEGA deployment.