The balcony solar movement is spreading across the US, offering ratepayers relief from high electricity costs with a more affordable, accessible way to generate their own solar power at home (cropped, courtesy of BrightSaver).
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US President Donald Trump’s brain, such as it is, has been hard at work in the service of the fossil fuel industry, with some temporary successes to his credit. However, the signs of ultimate failure are already written into the inevitable march of new energy technologies. The latest sign is the balcony solar movement, which has seemingly popped up out of nowhere to offer electricity ratepayers — home owners and renters alike — a more affordable, accessible way to reduce their utility bills, by generating their own clean power at home.
What’s The Big Deal About Balcony Solar
“Balcony” solar is shorthand for plug-in solar panels that don’t need the kind of specialized racking systems and other equipment required by conventional rooftop solar systems. They literally plug into an ordinary household outlet. They can be hung from balconies, of course, or propped up in a yard, patio, driveway, or other area where sunlight is available.
