Plug-in solar shone at IFA 2026 —here are the 5 best products we saw, from Anker to DJI and EcoFlow
THE SO WHAT
Plug‑in solar and battery kits from consumer brands mean small sites — retail, pop‑ups, remote teams — can add incremental power without utility‑scale projects. Facilities and IT leaders should start treating portable storage as a standard line item for resilience, not a camping accessory.
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