Bolts onto your existing panel instead of replacing it, which typically means a simpler install than a full panel swap
Controls up to 12 circuits from the app
Adds automatic outage load-shedding, prioritizing essential circuits when running on backup power
Costs significantly less than replacing your whole panel with something like Span
Sold direct through Lumin rather than on Amazon
Best fit for homes that want smart-panel features without a full electrical panel replacement
Lumin’s Smart Panel bolts onto your existing electrical panel instead of replacing it, giving you app control over 12 circuits plus automatic outage load-shedding for a lot less than a full panel swap.
Retrofits onto your existing panel — no full panel replacement needed
Covers 12 circuits (six 60A + six 30A) with automation rules and time-of-use scheduling
Up to $600 federal tax credit can offset the cost
Works with Tesla, Enphase, and SolarEdge batteries
Cons
Capped at 12 controllable circuits — smaller coverage than a full smart panel like Span
No solar-priority activation mode for automatically favoring solar output
Still needs a licensed electrician for installation, which adds to the total cost
Specs
Circuits
Up to 12 (six 60A + six 30A)
Price
$2,100–$2,900 (unit only)
Install
$1,000–$1,500, licensed electrician required
Tax credit
Up to $600 federal (Section 25D)
Compatibility
Tesla, Enphase, and SolarEdge batteries
Modes
Smart Power Mode outage load-shedding, time-of-use automation
Verdict
Lumin is the practical middle ground: you keep your existing panel and still get real circuit-level backup control, automation, and a tax credit to soften the price. It won't cover as many circuits as a full panel replacement, but for most homes retrofitting an existing setup, that's a fair trade.
