California Allows Plug-In Balcony Solar Up to 1.2 kW Without Utility Approval

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a regulation permitting tenants and owners to connect solar panels up to 1,200 watts to standard domestic outlets without utility authorization. This removes a key barrier to distributed solar adoption, potentially expanding residential solar access to renters and accelerating small-scale generation. The policy's impact on grid stability and utility revenue remains uncertain.