California formally legalizes smaller, cheaper 'balcony solar' panels

Balcony solar panels legalized

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill formally legalizing smaller, cheaper 'balcony solar' panels in California.

Key points Balcony solar panels legalized
  1. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill formally legalizing smaller, cheaper 'balcony solar' panels in California.
  2. Supporters say the law will make renewable energy more accessible for renters and households that can't or don't want conventional solar setups.
  3. The law takes effect Jan. 1 and allows arrays up to 1,200 watts without the complicated interconnection application process, though it includes compromises and is set to sunset in 2030.
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