When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at ...

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 ...

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A research team affiliated with UNIST has introduced a technology that generates electricity from raindrops striking rooftops ...

There are multiple ways you can back up the power in your home: You could go with a solar-battery setup, a diesel/gasoline generator, or a propane generator. While all of these have their various pros ...

Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...

Although it can be easy to forget about your generator until you need it, keeping up with routine maintenance helps to ensure that it operates as it should during a surprise power outage or that long ...