# California gives the green light to balcony solar

> Californians who can’t install rooftop solar are getting another way to tap into the sunshine. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill opening the door to small plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, alongside two laws…

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/10/01/california-gives-the-green-light-to-balcony-solar/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abecf5960896aa7c7da6c57)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #solar #balcony #california #gives #green #light #signed #alongside
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