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 ...

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 ...

We've all been there: The lights go out and the power company sends you a text message. A tree fell on a transmission line or the weather turned severe, and you'll be out of electricity until people ...

EcoFlow reports that rising blackouts in North America drive homeowners to adopt whole-home battery backups for sustainable ...

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 ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Facing a power outage without backup can be risky. The best portable generators transform these ...

If you experience regular power outages or live somewhere that's considered high risk for disasters such as hurricanes or fires, a home generator or large power bank may be worth investing in. Both ...

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 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Harry Sawyers Harry Sawyers is an editor who has covered home improvement, ...

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 ...