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States OK solar panels for balconies. Safety guidelines haven't caught up. • Utah News Dispatch

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These systems, known as balcony solar or plug-in solar, are attractive because they can be installed without permits, contractors or large investments. Lawmakers say the systems can help at a time when residents’ power bills are skyrocketing and utilities are struggling to keep pace with demand.

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