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Whether it's to prepare for an outdoor adventure or a desire to stay ready to tackle a power outages, a solar power generator is an appliance we believe everyone must own. And with the holiday season ...

We tested 20 solar generators to find the most versatile devices that can provide emergency backup power and fuel off-grid ...

When my family went to Maine this summer, the cottage we stayed in has occasional power outages and, even when power is on, it's dark and has few outlets to plug in our devices. So, I took the ...

A new design for an all-electric backyard house comes with extra-large solar panels and batteries that can make and store more power than the tiny home actually needs—allowing the unit to help bring ...

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 ...

PG&E has installed massive generators in the Richmond to shore up the power supply, and neighbors say the noise is driving ...