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 ...

When the power goes out, comfort disappears fast. You can’t cook, the house gets cold, and even basic things like making ...

It gives you time to get familiar with the model, stock up on gasoline, and more to the point, hire an electrician to install a transfer switch—a device that allows you to use your generator to power ...

A generator is a must for many around West Michigan, especially during the cold winter months as ice and snow threaten power ...

Many doomsday preppers have embraced solar panels with battery backup as a pathway to greater self-sufficiency and independence. When the power goes out, you can keep your lights and appliances on ...