Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

"A lot depends on how reliable the grid is in your area." Homeowner seeks advice on investing in home backup technology: '[Should I] wait until prices come down?' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Before purchasing a solar generator for home backup, it’s important to first assess if you want a full solar generator setup (power station + solar panels), or if it would be more cost effective to ...

Portable power stations have an array of output ports, including USB-C, USB-A, car accessory, AC, and RV. Consider what types ...

Dear Eartha, I’m considering installing solar on my roof. Should I also consider a backup battery system? Whether generated by rooftop solar panels or buzzing into your home from the grid, we all use ...

Whole-home backup lets a battery power your entire house during a blackout, not just essentials, keeping major appliances ...

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This article is part of Gizmodo Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Reading time 2 minutes Having a reliable home ...

Not only do battery backups keep the power on when the grid goes down, but they can also reduce monthly utility costs.

Sunrun has forged a distributed power plant partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) using more than 1,000 ...

Switching to solar can create a world of good, one home at a time. Just look at what homeowner Robin Drones (@RobinDrones) shared in a recent YouTube video. In a typical six-month period, they say the ...