California Just Made It Legal to Turn Balconies Into Tiny Power Plants
The law lets renters and homeowners plug 1,200-watt panels into wall outlets, and supporters say it could cut electric bills for people without rooftops.
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California Officially Legalizes Balcony Solar, Opening the Market to the New Technology
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to make it simpler for Californians to install plug-in solar panels. Models that meet state standards are expected to be on sale in mid-2027.
California is 10th state to legalize balcony solar
It was a busy day yesterday for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, as he signed into law a handful of bills that are positive for the solar industry. He also signed legislation that approves “balcony solar” systems in the state. SB 868, known as the Plug and Play Solar Act, eliminates the red tape that has…
Newsom signs California plug-in solar bill, establishing the nation's largest balcony solar market
Outgoing California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 868, a law that allows the state's 39 million residents to use portable solar devices that connect to a home through a receptacle.
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