Hands-on: Ugreen's $1,299 setup takes a few hours to turn sunlight into enough charge to run my refrigerator for hours. When high winds took down power lines and left my family in the dark last March- ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Bay Area solar nonprofit estimates that a set of plug-in solar panels can save renters $500 annually on energy bills.

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 ...

In the April 4, 2024, issue of EDN, the design of a solar mains hybrid lamp (HL) was featured. The lamp receives power from both a solar panel and a mains power supply to turn on an array of LED lamps ...

Fifty-three million U.S. households cannot install rooftop solar, primarily due to building and roof limitations, because they live in apartments or because of their status as renters. I’m one of them ...

Switching to solar can create a world of good, one home at a time. Just look at what homeowner Robin Drones (@RobinDrones) shared in a recent YouTube video. In a typical six-month period, they say the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Solar panels are a great way of powering your electronics in a cost-effective way, whether it's installing several solar panels to power your ...

Rooftop solar as an alternative energy source has been recommended to homeowners for years. It's one of the best ways to cut utility bills, help the environment, and keep your home running through ...