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As climate change continues to worsen, renewable energy is becoming more and more important in daily life, particularly with new consumer markets opening up (such as plug-in solar in the UK). One of the more well-trodden areas of consumer renewables comes from solar power in RVs, where rigs can bring off-grid power without the noise…

You may not think about it, but Earth is under a constant bombardment of solar radiation shooting through space. While our planet’s magnetic field does an excellent job of blocking it, sometimes concentrated bursts of radiation known as solar flares are strong enough to interfere with our ground infrastructure

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.

As of August 27th, plug-in solar has become legal across the UK. That means all households can benefit from greener energy without needing to spend a ridiculous amount of money on solar panels.

For years, solar-powered vehicles have largely lived in the world of prototypes, university projects and ambitious demonstrations. Now, one has completed the kind of test that matters far more than a flashy concept reveal: it drove hundreds of miles through difficult terrain while carrying medical equipment and generating enough electricity to operate independently.

After proving popular across Europe, plug-in solar is now legally allowed in the UK. That means you can buy a solar panel for your balcony or shed roof, and plug it straight into the mains — no roof mounting or professional installation necessary, in theory at least.

Last week, I traveled to London to see some new products EcoFlow is releasing now that plug-in solar is set to become legal here in the UK. But what struck me was how I feel that pure plug-in solar has already been superseded by hybrid systems offering greater potential for savings.

Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from August 27, which makes that date a pretty significant one in the UK’s energy history.

Anker is currently offering its eufyCam E40 Solar Security Camera 2-pack kit with Homebase 2 down at $179.99 shipped, which matches the price we’re seeing at Amazon, where there is also a 4-cam kit available on the same page. Normally fetching $280 at full price, it’s been spending the time since July down at $200,…