When the power goes out, the one appliance everyone thinks of right away is the refrigerator. If you’re smart, you know to limit how often you open it so that the cool air stays...

Making the switch to solar to power your home or off-grid adventures has enormous benefits. You’ll save money on electricity bills (or eliminate them altogether!)  Taking a portable power station or solar generator off-grid?  Say goodbye to...

A portable generator or portable power station — aren't they the same thing? Hardly. From power intake, charge capabilities, weight, noise, environmental impact and more, there's a world of difference between the two powerhouses, and...

Along with lead acid, nickel-cadmium (NiCd) was one of the first batteries ever invented.  Dating back to the 1800s, lead acid and NiCad chemistry spent most of the 20th century competing over which was the...

Understanding the lifespan of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries is crucial for making the most out of your electronic devices. These batteries, from smartphones to solar power storage, power numerous aspects of our daily lives. But...

Sometimes you want to get away from everything and unplug from the world.  Fortunately, spending time off-grid doesn’t have to mean living a spartan lifestyle. If you have a portable power station, you can operate...

Wondering how much electricity you’ll consume by binge-watching the new season of your favorite TV show?  How much does your nightly television time before bed contribute to your home’s energy usage? Though television technology has come...

You might already know the differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) and how they work.  Even if you don’t, you might understand that some of the devices and appliances in your home...