The DIY solar hack arriving in US homes

Americans are embracing easy, plug‑and‑play solar units that slash energy costs — even as Washington tries to slow the clean‑energy shiDIY solar systems have boomed in Germany and across Europe in recent years, with solar panels showing up on balconies and in backyards. 

Now, with energy costs rising and the price of wind and solar power plummeting worldwide, Americans are also looking to generate their own electricity and save money —  despite Donald Trump's anti-renewables push.

So far, Utah — which backed Trump for president in 2024 — is the only state to have passed the necessary regulatory reforms to exempt smaller systems under 1,200 watts from rules designed for larger rooftop models.

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