The hands-off nature of today’s most powerful, durable, and quiet standby generator means homeowners don’t really need to think about the inner workings of the machine. Still, understanding the basics ...

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 ...

Power stations and generators are often mentioned in the same breath, but they occupy very different roles in the energy chain. One is a sprawling industrial system that turns fuel or natural forces ...

Solar generators are great to keep your gadgets up and running in the outdoors. Learn everything you should know about them before investing in one, below. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

Generators rely on fuel like gasoline, propane, or natural gas, and their engines need regular maintenance, such as oil changes and air filter replacement. While they are a more eco-friendly solution ...

Using the entire turbine as a big power bank makes sense for odd top-ups on the move, but in a base camp setting, it's better to charge separate power banks and use those, keeping the reserve in the ...

Biologists have long treated cell membranes as passive barriers, thin skins that separate the chemistry of life from the ...

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as more than 2.6 million homes and businesses across five states were without power, officials warned residents with generators to only use them ...

When a power outage hits, getting left in the dark is just one of the concerns. An extended blackout is an inconvenience, but being without air conditioning, heating or necessary medical equipment is ...