States OK solar panels for balconies. Safety guidelines haven’t caught up.

By: Alex Brown

Outlets: Stateline

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 1,632

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Over the past year and a half, a dozen states have embraced a new vision for solar power: small, cheap panels that can be hung from a balcony or porch, be plugged into a standard wall outlet and take a dent out of residents’ utility bills.

These systems, known as balcony solar or plug-in solar, are attractive because they can be installed without permits, contractors or large investments. They can allow renters …

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