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California legalises plug-in balcony solar panels
Original: California just made it legal to turn balconies into tiny power plants. The state is the biggest to approve solar panels
California has become the largest US state to approve plug-in solar panels, allowing residents to legally mount small solar units on balconies and connect them directly into wall sockets. Supporters say the change gives apartment dwellers and renters a cheaper, simpler way to generate their own electricity and cut power bills, a step already common in countries like Germany.
Why now: The new rules make DIY renewable energy accessible to millions of residents, drawing attention as the biggest US state to adopt the policy.
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