Regulation Minister David Seymour says there is no good reason not to allow plug-in solar in New Zealand. (Image: NZME)The Ministry for Regulation has recommended the Government legalise plug-in solar in New Zealand, among a batch of suggestions for how solar installation could be simplified.A report from the ministry says plug-in solar systems are portable and simple to use, but are not currently allowed in New Zealand.That’s because “the inverters that are used for plug-in solar are banned due to concerns about electricity risks and starting house fires”. There are other regulations creating barriers as well.However, the ministry is recommen...