We evaluated eight power stations of varying size, focusing on each model’s maximum output, capacity, charging time, and portability. To test max output, we connected enough electronics and appliances ...

The growing market is also creating lower-cost options that can cover basic needs.

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 ...

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 ...

EcoFlow's 27-pound battery-powered generator has enough juice to keep your whole life going when the grid isn't an option. By Nick Hilden Published Aug 16, 2023 4:00 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens ...

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 ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 11: Lily Reeds, 72, sits in her apartment in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood on July 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. "I threw everything out, ain ...

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 ...