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Hawaii statutes affecting rooftop solar in HOAs and condominium rules for solar, batteries, and EV charging.
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Usually, no. Hawaii Revised Statutes §196-7(a) protects an owner of a single-family dwelling or townhouse from a private agreement that prevents installation of a solar energy device. The protection does not remove design, registration, contractor, insurance, roof-warranty, permit, utility, or property-ownership conditions.
A Hawaii condominium owner needs written board consent for a solar-energy-device installation under HRS §514B-140(c)(1). Larger or material alterations can also require the approvals described in §514B-140(b), and a project affecting a common element, limited common element, electrical system, or shared roof needs a property-specific review. Local permits and utility requirements are separate.
| Authority | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection | Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection | 2026-08-18 |
| Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing Division | Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing Division | 2026-08-18 |
| Hawaii energy resources | Hawaii energy resources | 2026-08-18 |
| Hawaii Revised Statutes portal | Hawaii Revised Statutes portal | 2026-08-18 |
| Hawaii Department of Taxation | Hawaii Department of Taxation | 2026-08-18 |
| Hawaii Public Utilities Commission | Hawaii Public Utilities Commission | 2026-08-18 |
Background for these projects. Examples from other states do not establish Hawaii law.