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Story summary
- Americans are increasingly adopting plug-in solar panels, which are cheaper and easier to install than rooftop systems.
- A kit costs a few hundred dollars and can be set up in under an hour, appealing to renters.
- Utah is the first state to allow plugging these systems into wall sockets without registration, with 23 other states pursuing similar rules.
- Supporters say small renewable contributions can lower energy costs and promote sustainability.
