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 ...

CR's experts help you select the right type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have frequent power outages or none at all To determine the size generator you need, we ...

Power outages can be frustrating, but this time of year they can be extremely dangerous. Those located in the northeastern part of the country have faced inclement weather this week, seeing snow, ice ...

Facing a power outage without backup can be risky. The best portable generators transform these potentially dangerous scenarios into mere inconveniences, powering everything from important medical ...

Portable generators are not hard to use, but can be dangerous if you don’t consider these important safety guidelines.