Power stations and generators are often mentioned in the same breath, but they occupy very different roles in the energy ...

The hands-off nature of today’s most powerful, durable, and quiet standby generator means homeowners don’t really need to think about the inner workings of the machine. Still, understanding the basics ...

Portable generators generally run on liquid fuel, such as gasoline or diesel, and have several outlets into which home appliances are plugged. A qualified electrician can also connect one directly to ...

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 ...