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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bluetti is no stranger to batteries. As a company mostly known for its portable power stations and solar generators, the logical next step is a whole home backup solution. This is where the EP900 Home ...

How often are you not near a power outlet or USB charger, really? I mean, is that a thing anymore? I don’t feel like that happens much to me anymore, but I’m probably an exception. Opteka’s ...

Battery backup will keep your off-grid or grid-tied home powered up when the grid goes down. Grid-tied vs. off-grid solar: decide whether a grid-tied solar system with battery backup or an off-grid ...

"You ... don't even notice that the power's gone out until you read about it on your suburb Facebook group." Solar panel owners get honest about battery backups after husband considers off-grid ...

Learn how long a solar panel battery bank lasts and what affects battery lifespan, performance, and long-term value.

Viridi batteries have been deployed in New York to replace diesel generators, accelerating a trend where batteries replace and complement generators of all sizes.

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

No more heading to the gas station ahead of a big storm.