About us

Balcony Solar Savings is an independent guide to plug-in (balcony) solar for California households. California's SB 868 opens the market from Jan 1, 2027,^[source] and we want to answer three questions in one place: is this kit allowed here, what will it save on my utility, and do I need an electrician?

Who runs this site

This site is run by [Owner name: to be added before launch]. Contact: hello@example.com.

How we check facts

• Every rate, price, certification status and legal point on this site comes from a dated source, listed at the bottom of each page.
• If we can't verify something, we say "Not verified" or "not yet confirmed" instead of guessing.
• Kit badges are calculated from our data and never set by hand. No kit is marked as meeting SB 868 until its certification and outage shut-off are verified against a source.
• We don't publish reviews or testimonials we can't stand behind.

How we make money

Some links to sellers may earn us a commission if you buy, at no cost to you. It never affects rankings or badges. See our affiliate disclosure. We never sell or share your personal information (privacy policy).

Photo credits

The photos on this site are stock photos used under their license. They are illustrations only: they may not show California installs, and they are not photos of any kit we list.

• Two solar panels hung on the outside of a balcony railing on a brick apartment building (opens in a new tab) by Yuma Solar (opens in a new tab) (source: Yuma Balkonkraftwerk (opens in a new tab)), Unsplash License (checked Oct 22, 2026)
• A single solar panel hung on a balcony railing beside potted plants (opens in a new tab) by Yuma Solar (opens in a new tab) (source: Yuma Balkonkraftwerk (opens in a new tab)), Unsplash License (checked Oct 22, 2026)
• Two solar panels mounted on brackets on a red brick wall (opens in a new tab) by Yuma Solar (opens in a new tab) (source: Yuma Balkonkraftwerk (opens in a new tab)), Unsplash License (checked Oct 22, 2026)
• Two solar panels on tilted stands on a flat roof, with autumn trees behind (opens in a new tab) by Yuma Solar (opens in a new tab) (source: Yuma Balkonkraftwerk (opens in a new tab)), Unsplash License (checked Oct 22, 2026)
• A brick apartment building with two solar panels on a ground-floor balcony (opens in a new tab) by Yuma Solar (opens in a new tab) (source: Yuma Balkonkraftwerk (opens in a new tab)), Unsplash License (checked Oct 22, 2026)

What we don't do

We don't sell kits, give electrical or legal advice, or tell you how to do electrical work. For wiring questions, ask a licensed electrician.