Can't install plug-in solar panels? No problem — I've hand-picked 12 solar-powered gadgets to brighten your home and save you money anyway
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Distributed solar is leaking into the home one gadget at a time—this is less about savings and more about normalizing off-grid-by-default devices. Hardware teams should assume a baseline of cheap, small-format solar and design for reduced dependence on wall power where duty cycles allow.
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