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 ...

State Sen. Scott Wiener proposed new legislation that would make it easier for renters and others to use portable solar ...

Solar energy has shifted from rooftops to backpacks, finding a place in homes, cabins, RVs, and even weekend campsites. But when it comes to choosing solar panels, people face a common dilemma: should ...

Before purchasing a solar generator for home backup, it’s important to first assess if you want a full solar generator setup (power station + solar panels), or if it would be more cost effective to ...

Portable solar panels neatly ride the line between fallback options during a power outage and convenient sources of electricity on the go. Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity in ...

Portable solar panels and solar battery chargers are easy-to-use devices that provide backup power to anyone who happens to be away from a working power outlet, including hikers, car campers, and even ...

Every solar panel company makes bold claims about its panel efficiency, maximum wattage availability, temperature coefficient and other specs in optimal conditions. Anyone who does product testing ...

Rupert Mayer, co-founder and technical director for Bright Saver, discusses the possibility of bringing the popular European program to the U.S. on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Photo by Austyn ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone ...