Plug-in solar panels near approval by General Assembly

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 503

Last Updated: 3 hours, 24 minutes ago

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In a legislative effort to save people money and help them generate their own electricity, if only a small amount, bills allowing for portable solar generation devices are nearing the finish line to be sent to the governor’s desk.

“The big thing is it’s a way that suburban and urban areas can participate in solar,” Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, said.

Public interest in portable solar panels, often referred to as “balcony solar” panels, is growing …

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