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States approve balcony solar panels as safety rules lag
Original: States OK solar panels for balconies. Safety guidelines haven’t caught up.
US states are legalizing plug-in solar panels for apartment balconies, following models in Germany and elsewhere in Europe that let renters generate their own power. But fire, electrical and installation safety guidelines have not kept pace with the fast-moving policy change, raising questions about risks. The gap between approval and regulation is drawing attention as more states consider similar measures.
Why now: Balcony solar is expanding quickly in the US while regulators scramble to write safety standards.
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