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California legalizes cheaper 'balcony solar' panels
Original: California formally legalizes smaller, cheaper 'balcony solar' panels
California has formally legalized balcony solar panels, allowing residents to install small, low-cost solar units without the complex permitting required for rooftop systems. The move opens access to renewable energy for renters and apartment dwellers, who previously had few options for generating their own power. Balcony solar, already popular in Europe, is seen as a cheaper and simpler entry point into clean energy for households across the state.
Why now: The new rules make solar power accessible and affordable to renters and apartment residents, drawing attention to a fast-growing clean energy trend.
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