Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on ...

A generator can be a good backup, but be sure you understand how and when it will work with your solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Solar generators are great to keep your gadgets up and running in the outdoors. Learn everything you should know about them before investing in one, below. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

From rolling blackouts in California to windstorms toppling forests (and power lines) in Washington State; hurricanes devastating communities along the eastern seaboard to electrical grid failures in ...

The risk of grid blackouts is rising, and the Department of Energy said weather-related power outages due to extreme weather rose by 80% in the United States from 2011 through 2023. With the U.S. grid ...

I'm in Tampa on my 5th day without power. I have a rechargeable battery and solar panels that meets my family's basic needs. I want to expand our offline power to increase our comfort the next time a ...

Generators can certainly get the job done, but there are some downsides. Appliance experts are pushing homeowners to upgrade ...

As the weather cools down and the days turn shorter, now's the time to prepare for the colder months ahead. While you're at it, you should prepare for winter-storm induced power outages by picking up ...

A power outage can create a panic situation that leaves you scrambling to charge your phone and keep the food in your refrigerator cold. A solar generator offers a backup power solution that can keep ...

Don't wait until the bad weather arrives to grab a solar generator to keep your devices and appliances alive during a camping trip or emergency. By Stan Horaczek Published Sep 15, 2025 2:22 PM EDT We ...