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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

Customers of Portland General Electric are lending their standby generators to the utility for 200 hours a year in a unique distributed generation program. The utility is not buying power from ...