Solar Panels vs. Solar Roofs: What You Need to Know

July 8, 2023

What good is exciting tech if you don’t have the power to run it? In today’s newsletter, we’re bringing you the latest early Prime Day deals on power banks, generators, solar panels, and more. So you never need to worry about running out of juice again.

One of the best sources of power is clean, green solar energy. But if you’re looking to add solar to your home, is it better to add panels to the roof or swap out for an entirely new solar roof instead? Our top story will give you the answers!

Early Prime Day Deals Spotlight:

• Get $20 off with this foldable solar panel charger from MARBERO.
• This 768Wh portable power station from EF EcoFlow is $100 right now.
• Stay charged while saving $20 with Anker’s 5000mAh MagGo charger.
• Amazon’s 5W charger is discounted by a massive 50%.
• Apowery’s 20W Solar Power Kit is super affordable at just $40.
• Get lit with a hand-crank solar lantern for 17% off.
• Save over $300 on Champion’s 2500-watt dual-fuel portable inverter.
• This 36800mAh power bank gives a lot of power for the low price of $25.

Other Highlights:

• Get the inside scoop on Amazon’s invite-only deals.
• Arcade1Up’s new NBA Jam cabinet has light-up buttons.
• Snag an early Prime Day discount with these massive battery deals.
• … and more!

-Dan

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Amazon’s big Prime Day sale isn’t for a few more days, but we’re already finding significant discounts on power stations, portable chargers, and other gear that can keep all your gadgets powered up. Whether you’re shopping for a battery pack, emergency supplies, or tech for holiday travels, now is a good time to buy. Read More »

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Summertime is here, and that means camping trips, relaxing at the beach during sunset, and other fun adventures. If you want an easy way to light up camp all weekend (or have a light for emergencies), check out this solar-powered inflatable lantern from MPOWERD. Full disclosure, I own several of these Luci lights, and they’re absolutely fantastic.

The lantern is under an inch thick when not in use, so it’s super portable and lightweight. Inflate the lantern, and it extends to 5 inches tall. Turn it on and let all 10 LEDs light up camp, your tent, a cabin, or even strap it to your pack while going up a hiking trail at sundown. Solar panels on the top quickly recharge the built-in battery too, whenever it finally runs out of juice. You can choose between low beam, high, or a flashing SOS mode. Give one a try today.

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LEGO is reviving a fan-favorite theme with its all-new LEGO Icons Eldorado Fortress set, based on the original LEGO Pirates. The original Fortress arrived in 1989 and is now back, bigger and better than ever. Read More »

Apple is one of the most well-known companies on the planet. Its logo is immediately recognizable, despite being relatively plain and simple. The iconic Apple logo has changed several times over the years, but is the current iteration the best? Read More »

Looping animated GIFs became popular during the early days of the internet when slow connection speeds made streaming video prohibitive. The format never really went away, so it’s handy to know how to produce GIFs right on your iPhone. Read More »