Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on when the grid goes dark. Whether panels can truly stand in for a gas or ...

From rolling blackouts in California to windstorms toppling forests (and power lines) in Washington State; hurricanes devastating communities along the eastern seaboard to electrical grid failures in ...

Everything you need to generate power when working in the field. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is a deputy editor and Verge ...

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 ...

It’s a concept for now, but this 1000W system with retractable solar panels is going into production in Q4 of 2024. It’s a concept for now, but this 1000W system with retractable solar panels is going ...

Editor’s Note —August 12, 2025: We’ve checked our recommendations to verify that these are still in stock and competitively priced. We also added updates to reflect newer models, including the Jackery ...

The Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus portable power station was designed with expansion capabilities in mind, all while remaining impressively quiet during operation. Portable power stations are ...