Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on ...

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 ...

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 ...

I love to go camping, but the way I camp has changed recently thanks to the addition of solar panels to my camping gear. I used to have no need for solar panels, as I would hike miles into the woods ...

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 ...

Portable power stations gained popularity for summer camping and RV adventures but most models lack the capacity and output ...

Reducing the stubborn soft costs of solar + storage is a much-discussed topic that will only become more important as the ...

I'm a relatively eco-conscious person. I'm all about the green economy, I save packing materials like a World War II grandma and I have logged time in the sustainable energy industry. I understand ...

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 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Personal greenhouses are an excellent way to extend the growing season for any region throughout the United States and Canada. By starting seeds well before the last frost date, it's possible to ...