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 ...

Perhaps you’re dreaming of obtaining your home’s electricity without having to rely on that provided by your town or city. If so, you’re hoping to go “off the grid.” And if that’s your dream, you’ve ...

Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...

Jackery has introduced the Solar Generator 1000, an all-in-one kit with solar modules and a battery bank. The battery bank can be charged in 1.8 hours via four 200 W SolarSaga panels, or via a wall ...

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 ...

In an era marked by increasing energy demands and an escalating awareness of environmental sustainability, the pursuit of off-grid power solutions has gained unprecedented importance. Off-Grid Power ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus portable power station was designed with expansion capabilities in mind, all while remaining impressively quiet during operation. Portable power stations are ...

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 ...

CES is among the largest tech events in the world, with numerous advancements in renewable technologies such as solar this year. Growatt, for example, unveiled two portable battery banks with LiFePO4 ...

We tested 20 solar generators to find the most versatile devices that can provide emergency backup power and fuel off-grid activities. Three came out as the best.

Exciting advancements in solar energy are encouraging more and more folks to jump on the sustainability bandwagon and look into solar panels. Before you do so, though, you’ll need to consider whether ...