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 the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which knocked out power to some 2 million customers in the Houston region, having a backup source of power is becoming increasingly critical. Last year, I made the ...

New battery technology can help you keep the lights on, support the power grid and save you money. Here's how it works. "Going solar" doesn't just mean putting solar panels on your house anymore. Once ...

Q. I have a question regarding your home electricity backup system. Noting that your Briggs & Stratton QuietPower Q6500 ...

When shopping for a solar battery, you're most likely looking for protection against power outages and high energy costs. A Sonnen battery can help you tick off those boxes. But it's built to do even ...

Dear Eartha, I’m considering installing solar on my roof. Should I also consider a backup battery system? Whether generated by rooftop solar panels or buzzing into your home from the grid, we all use ...

Emergency home backup power continues to be a hot topic. In fact, having power for home essentials when the power goes out for an extended period is becoming a bigger concern with every natural ...

Lights went out as Hurricane Fiona devastated areas from the Caribbean to Canada, and Hurricane Ian has done the same. Hurricanes, along with other natural disasters like wildfires and winter storms, ...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Devon Akmon said his neighborhood in southwest Ann Arbor loses power a lot. But during the recent widespread outages that left his home without electricity from DTE Energy’s grid for ...

Elon Musk's autos and energy business said it will replace all affected units for Powerwall 2 customers in the U.S.

According to a new study, the proposed termination of federal clean energy tax credits will impact the payback period for ...

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 ...