Plug-in solar shone at IFA 2026 —here are the 5 best products we saw, from Anker to DJI and EcoFlow

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By David NieldSep 5, 2026, 6:00 am101 ptsTrending
Plug-in (or balcony) solar tech has been booming in Europe for a while now, but it seems as though the rest of the world is slowly catching on: these kits are now legal in the UK, while an increasing number of US states are approving them too. The simplicity is the main appeal of these solar panels, which can…

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