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States approve balcony solar panels but safety rules lag
Original: States OK solar panels for balconies. Safety guidelines haven't caught up.
Several US states are approving plug-in solar panels for apartment balconies, letting residents generate their own electricity. The rules are moving faster than safety guidance, leaving questions about installation standards, fire risks, and electrical codes unresolved. Regulators and utilities are under pressure to issue clear guidelines so the fast-growing balcony solar trend can expand without putting tenants or buildings at risk.
Why now: Balcony solar is spreading quickly and regulators are only now confronting the safety gaps it creates.
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- States OK solar panels for balconies. Safety guidelines haven't caught up. · Perryville Republic Monitor
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