The Anker Solix E10 competes with the Powerwall and other home battery backups, offering three ways to keep your home powered ...

I don’t often work with 12-volt systems, but I can appreciate that everything you’d need to build one could be procured at your local auto-parts store. A much better and safer solution is purchasing ...

With the right hardware properly installed, some electric vehicles with bidirectional charging can power your home during a ...

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 ...

The double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...

Generac is a big name in home generators, but it's also offered a home battery for years. Now it's launching the second generation of that home battery with a more powerful output. The current model ...

Batteries are already powering cars, trucks and buses, and backing up homes, businesses and the grid. So can they also replace the ubiquitous but dirty diesel generator? Staid corporations and plucky ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 11: Lily Reeds, 72, sits in her apartment in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood on July 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. "I threw everything out, ain ...

Power outages aren’t just inconvenient; they can throw your whole routine off. That’s why having a backup power source is both smart and essential. Skip the stress and stay ready with a reliable ...

As hurricane season approaches, you may think you’re prepared for potential power outages and communication cuts. But technology–solar and battery-powered–has evolved, and so should your hurricane kit ...

Stay prepared for everything from emergencies to off-the-grid adventures. Real Simple / David Hattan Power outages are never fun, but with a portable generator, you can keep your appliances running ...