A portable generator might seem like something only necessary for people who experience frequent blackouts. A backup power source may not seem essential if you don't regularly suffer power outages. But it absolutely is.  A...

Can you imagine life without electricity? From keeping our homes warm (or cool) to cooking and keeping our food fresh to watching TV…  Modern life runs on kilowatts.  Do you know how much electricity your home consumes...

When considering backup power solutions for a home, choosing between an interlock and a transfer switch is a pivotal decision. Both are designed to ensure a safe transition of power sources, but they operate...

If you’re shopping for home backup or solar batteries, you may have encountered the term “depth of discharge” and wondered what it means.  When you start digging deeper into measuring a battery’s performance, it’s easy...

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...