These compact solar panels charge my devices off-grid, and work during cloudy days

ZDNET's key takeaways Dark Energy's Compact 8W Solar Panels are available now for $120. They deliver decent power output (even in hazy conditions) and are about half the weight of other similar panels. Although they're light, these type of panels aren't practical for everybody. View now at Amazon The widespread power outages in Spain and Portugal this week just go to show how much we take for granted our access to reliable power, and just how fragile the infrastructure supporting our modern world is. This is why I'm a big fan of off-grid hardware like power stations and solar panels. Most of these products are too big to carry around, though, so what's practical for most people are devices that can keep smartphones and power banks charged when on the move. Also: The best portable power stations you can buy Problem is, a lot of the stuff out there, such as those power banks with solar panels on them, are junk. But there are some well-made solutions, and one is by Dark Energy (reg ... Read full article.