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in some states they're now allowing to just plug in panels without any permits up to 1.5kw so actually, no. In US specifically it's just lobbying or hurricane s

in some states they're now allowing to just plug in panels without any permits up to 1.5kw so actually, no. In US specifically it's just lobbying or hurricane safety since panels flying off and creating even more debris is obviously not great.

raybb 10mo ago
Which states are allowing it? Also this hn comment seems to confirm it's not a tech problem just a policy one! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43007271 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43007271
pfdietz 10mo ago
Specifically, Utah. I don't know if it's allowed yet in another state. In my state a law to allow such is working through the legislature right now. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8512/amendment/original https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8512/amendm...
toomuchtodo 10mo ago
https://www.brightsaver.org/ https://www.brightsaver.org/ is the US advocacy group advocating for balcony solar in the US. More US States Are Promoting Balcony Solar - https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/01/more-us-states-are-promoting-balcony-solar/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/01/more-us-states-are-prom... - December 1st, 2025 ("Earlier this year, Utah became the first state in the US to pass legislation allowing people to purchase balcony solar equipment. In other states, there are laws on the books that make balcony solar illegal, but according to The Guardian that is about to change. Bills have been introduced in the legislatures in New York and Pennsylvania that would allow people to add balcony solar to their homes. Vermont, Maryland, and New Hampshire are expected to follow soon as well.") Pennsylvania [HB 1971]: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1971 https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1971 | https://www.pahouse.com/Pielli/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=140820 https://www.pahouse.com/Pielli/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=140...

raybb 10mo ago

Which states are allowing it? Also this hn comment seems to confirm it's not a tech problem just a policy one! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43007271 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43007271

pfdietz 10mo ago

Specifically, Utah. I don't know if it's allowed yet in another state. In my state a law to allow such is working through the legislature right now. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8512/amendment/original https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8512/amendm...

toomuchtodo 10mo ago

https://www.brightsaver.org/ https://www.brightsaver.org/ is the US advocacy group advocating for balcony solar in the US. More US States Are Promoting Balcony Solar - https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/01/more-us-states-are-promoting-balcony-solar/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/01/more-us-states-are-prom... - December 1st, 2025 ("Earlier this year, Utah became the first state in the US to pass legislation allowing people to purchase balcony solar equipment. In other states, there are laws on the books that make balcony solar illegal, but according to The Guardian that is about to change. Bills have been introduced in the legislatures in New York and Pennsylvania that would allow people to add balcony solar to their homes. Vermont, Maryland, and New Hampshire are expected to follow soon as well.") Pennsylvania [HB 1971]: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1971 https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1971 | https://www.pahouse.com/Pielli/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=140820 https://www.pahouse.com/Pielli/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=140...