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Can’t put solar panels on your roof? Plug-in ‘balcony solar’ may be for you. (www.washingtonpost.com)
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Balcony solar promises to cut energy costs and grid reliance for renters and apartment-dwellers. I did a trial run at my home.

Mostly notable because the Washington Post is a US publication, and there is approximately zero balcony solar in the US.

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[–] Concave1142@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Last I heard, Utah was the only US state that allows for this. I've got a perfect south facing side of the house that I could easily put some panels just outside the windows to help offset my power bill that I'd love to use.

[–] phneutral@feddit.org 10 points 3 days ago

Apart from Utah, no state laws or rules explicitly permit — or prohibit — plug-in solar.

Quote from OPs article. Emphasis is mine.

[–] scytale@piefed.zip 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

My backyard faces west and gets the full brunt of the sun the entire afternoon. I already have panels on the roof. If I could, I’d fill half my backyard with plug-in panels.