The "renter's revolution" for solar is finally hitting US shores. (The Guardian)
Following a successful pilot law in Utah, legislators in New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland are pushing to exempt small "balcony solar" setups from the bureaucratic nightmare of utility interconnection agreements.
Already massive in Germany—where 1M+ homes use them—these portable panels plug directly into a standard wall socket to power appliances, bypassing the need for professional installation or homeownership.
Why it matters: It's a regulatory carve-out for the little guy—proponents argue that if you're generating less than 1.2 kW, you shouldn't need a complex contract with the utility.