For years, I used a gas generator as backup power during outages, whether they were expected or unexpected blackouts. I recently replaced the gas generator with a battery-powered one. While both serve ...

As hurricane season approaches, you may think you’re prepared for potential power outages and communication cuts. But technology–solar and battery-powered–has evolved, and so should your hurricane kit ...

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 ...

BLUETTI is bringing its battery technology to a job site near you. At IFA 2026 in Berlin, the company introduced the Pioneer 5000 E-Generator, a battery-powered replacement for the fuel generators ...

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I don’t often work with 12-volt systems, but I can appreciate that everything you’d need to build one could be procured at your local auto-parts store. A much better and safer solution is purchasing ...

The double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...

Yes, battery-powered generators exist and come in several forms. The most common type is a portable power station—a rechargeable lithium-ion or lead-acid battery pack with built-in inverters that ...