As electricity costs continue to rise, solar panels are a smart way to tap into efficient and clean energy from the sun. A recent CNET survey found that 78% of US adults are worried about rising home ...

Bluetti is no stranger to batteries. As a company mostly known for its portable power stations and solar generators, the logical next step is a whole home backup solution. This is where the EP900 Home ...

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which knocked out power to some 2 million customers in the Houston region, having a backup source of power is becoming increasingly critical. Last year, I made the ...

Battery backup will keep your off-grid or grid-tied home powered up when the grid goes down. Grid-tied vs. off-grid solar: decide whether a grid-tied solar system with battery backup or an off-grid ...

Dear Eartha, I’m considering installing solar on my roof. Should I also consider a backup battery system? Whether generated by rooftop solar panels or buzzing into your home from the grid, we all use ...

"You ... don't even notice that the power's gone out until you read about it on your suburb Facebook group." Solar panel owners get honest about battery backups after husband considers off-grid ...

Batteries aren't one-size-fits-all, and neither is the way they're wired to your house. Here's what you should know about AC- and DC-coupling. When we think about solar panels and batteries, we don't ...

Is it worth getting a solar battery? Ask yourself what value your household places on having reliable electricity when the power is out, and consider using all the energy you produce and selling none ...

It was once unimaginable to power your home by sunshine. Now, not only can solar energy keep your car charged and your AC or heat pump running smoothly, but you can bottle your power to use when the ...

Whole-home backup lets a battery power your entire house during a blackout, not just essentials, keeping major appliances ...

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