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.
Pros
- 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.