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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Portable generators are standalone ...

When extreme weather, power surges, or grid-wide maintenance cuts you off, having a backup generator can be a lifesaver, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When severe weather hits it often times will cause damage to vital infrastructure such as the power grid or water supply. Often times, people turn to generators to restore power ...

Experts say between 2000 and 2019, extreme weather events have become more frequent, and the terrible devastation caused by the January Los Angeles fires has done little to calm the nerves. In fact, ...

After Tropical Storm Helene brought strong winds and heavy rain around the Palmetto States, many South Carolinians are without power. According to the United States Power Outage Map, an ongoing ...

This week's power storms serve as a good reminder to always be prepared in the event of a power outage. A generator can save the day in some cases, keeping the lights on and vital utilities running.