A balcony solar power system is a small photovoltaic system for generating electrical power. [1] [2] [3] It consists of one or more solar modules, an inverter, a low-voltage connection cable and a plug for connecting to the final circuit in the network of an end consumer. [4] The balcony, carport, garage roof or terrace are often used as installation locations. The electricity generated can be used immediately; unused electricity flows from the consumer's connection into the public grid without compensation. [5] As of October 2024, in Germany, more than 700,000 balcony power solar systems were installed. [6] [7] The U.S., which has a potential market of 57 GW for balcony solar power plants, lacks regulation for such systems. [8]
