Portable solar generators offer a green solution for powering up during electrical outages or off-grid excursions. Find out how today’s top models fared in our hands-on tests.

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Solar panels are a hot topic as a potential replacement for traditional power sources, but could you use them to replace your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone ...

This comprehensive review examines the My Patriot Supply Grid Doctor 3300 Solar Generator, a powerful backup power solution built for modern emergencies. As blackouts, cyber threats, and extreme ...

The Jackery Solar Generator’sr LiFePO4 battery technology offers 4,000 cycles while maintaining over 70% capacity, supporting Jackery’s claim of “10 years of home backup power.” The system includes a ...

Save hundreds of dollars on powerful battery backups from Anker, Jackery, Bluetti, and more during this Home Depot sale.

We've all been there: The lights go out and the power company sends you a text message. A tree fell on a transmission line or the weather turned severe, and you'll be out of electricity until people ...

Ford began deliveries of its F-150 Lightning to the Chicago area last month, and the electric version of the truck features a new option with a lot more utility than all-weather floor mats. For about ...

Expanding the grid to reach far-flung customers can be a costly fire hazard. So some utilities are testing out microgrids using solar, batteries, and generators.