Blackouts happen. They can be a minor inconvenience, a serious health concern or something in between, but most people would rather avoid them, especially if they're unprepared. The rise in rooftop ...
Australia is bracing for more power outages as rare Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings destructive winds and flooding to its east coast. Around 4,000 homes in New South Wales have already lost power due ...
One Houston homeowner was sick of blackouts and decided to make sure their home would always have power. They posted about their options in the r/solar subreddit. "Considering adding batteries versus ...
Most U.S. households could reduce their electricity costs and endure power outages by installing rooftop solar panels and battery packs, according to a new Stanford University study, though people may ...
After growing tired of regular blackouts, one homeowner installed a solar panel system and battery storage and was amazed at the results the next time the power went out. In the r/solar subreddit, the ...
A recent EnergySage report found that a Tesla Powerwall could power an entire home for just over 11 hours. In the case of a power outage, this battery could keep the lights on temporarily as you ...
In any other year, May 14 may well have been an energy disaster in Texas. Temperatures climbed to seasonal levels not seen in over a century: 92 degrees in Dallas, 95 in Houston and 104 in Laredo. Air ...
Portable power stations gained popularity for summer camping and RV adventures but most models lack the capacity and output ...
Myriad factors can cause blackouts. Government officials issue dire warning that the US could experience 100-fold increase in ...
Egypt’s first large-scale hybrid solar and battery plant has begun construction as the country looks to its abundant sunshine to help fix its energy crisis. Obelisk, located in Nagaa Hammadi, will ...
Puerto Rico kicked off 2025 with a harsh reminder of its fragile power grid. On New Year’s Eve, nearly the entire island – 90% – lost electricity, leaving over 1.3 million customers in the dark during ...