Solar Balconies Take Europe by Storm (hackaday.com)

The article explains how “balcony solar” (German “balkonkraftwerk”) lets people in apartments or renters generate electricity with small, plug-in solar kits using DC-to-AC inverters. It describes Germany’s growth—now over a million installations—along with updated feed-in limits (800W, up to 2000W peak panels) and how similar regulatory approaches are spreading across parts of Europe and to some US states. While output is modest and mostly used for household loads, the low cost and DIY setup are driving broader adoption.