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Balcony solar power (en.wikipedia.org)

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A balcony solar power system (also called a plug-in solar panel, mini solar system, or balcony power station) is a small photovoltaic system designed to generate electricity for direct use in a home or apartment. Unlike conventional rooftop solar installations, balcony solar systems connect to the existing electrical circuit of a building through a standard power outlet or dedicated socket, without requiring significant structural modifications or professional installation in most configurations.

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[–] starlinguk@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

The funny thing about the feed cutting out when the mains are out is that if there's a power grid failure because too many solar panels are feeding the grid, you end up without power. It's happened to us a bunch of times.