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The balcony solar boom is coming to the US
Utah’s law drops interconnection rules for low-power systems, and UL Solutions has released a safety protocol as more than two dozen states consider similar measures.
Dozens of US states are considering legislation to allow people to install plug-in solar systems, often called balcony solar. These small arrays require little to no setup and could help cut emissions and power bills. Balcony solar is already popular in Europe, and proponents say that the systems could make solar power more accessible for more people in the US, including renters. As popularity rises, though, some experts caution that there are s…