Balcony solar has powered more than a million homes in Germany. Now it is legal in eight U.S. states, California is close behind, and 89 percent of Americans support it, one of the most bipartisan findings in recent polling. Here is what plug-in solar is, where your state stands, how much you will really save, and the best kits you can buy today, whether you own your home or rent.

Colorado this week became the second US state to pass legislation permitting balcony solar in apartments and condos.

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A Berkeley energy analyst built a plug-in solar system from used parts for $635. His payback period was just over one year. Here’s what that math means for the 40 million U.S. renter households that rooftop solar has never reached.

In short, is it worth spending £1000 to save maybe £100, given all of the hassle involved and the fact that few people have that sort of money lying around?

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Balcony solar kits can be placed anywhere sun is available, feeding clean electricity directly into household wiring while reducing monthly utility bills.

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According to Grok, these plug in solar panels start at £600. Does the moron really think people have got that sort of money in their pockets to waste on his green nonsense? Potential annual savings for users are in the tens of pounds.

Millions of the portable, “balcony” size systems are being installed around the world. Should the state catch up?