The growing market is also creating lower-cost options that can cover basic needs.

Editor’s Note—July 2026: In addition to checking up on our current list, we’ve added two newly reviewed solar generators, the rugged Jackery 1500 Ultra and the well-outfitted Anker Solix C2000, both ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the last five years or so, power stations (i.e., solar generators) have grown in popularity because they ...

Introduction: When sudden outages hit because of wild weather, an old power grid, or soaring electricity use, most homeowners feel the stress. Maybe it’s time to swap the noisy, fussy gas generator ...

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. This article has ...

From portable battery banks and generators to whole-house systems, there are many backup power choices to consider as extreme ...

Jackery, a global leader in portable power and solar generators, today announced that FridgeGuard, the world’s slimmest ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Testing of backup power systems in the Good Housekeeping Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab has kept pace with ...

Will a solar generator actually power a house? In 2020, the average U.S. household used about 10,566 kWh of electricity a year, and the latest data from EIA shows that number is still climbing. That ...

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 ...

A weeklong blackout can quickly turn a backup generator from a convenience into the most important machine on a property. One ...

Some appliances can draw well above their normal running load when they first turn on.