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Newsom signs California plug-in solar bill, establishing the nation's largest balcony solar market
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 868, the Plug Into the Sun Act, enabling portable plug-in solar devices up to 1,200 watts to connect to home wiring without utility permission or fees, effective January 1, 2027. This law establishes California as the largest market in the US for balcony solar devices, expanding renewable energy access particularly for renters and condo dwellers.
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You can now market plug-in solar devices to California's vast renter and condo population without navigating utility red tape or fees. This unlocks a mass consumer base seeking affordable solar, so position your product to meet this newly cleared demand.
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