I remember the inspiration for building my solar generator clearly. It was close to 20 years ago and we were camping at the dunes in Oregon. Our campground neighbor, in a huge RV, ran his generator ...

Over the past five years, my wife and I have built many outbuildings and tackled numerous projects around our homestead. First came the chicken coop, followed by a greenhouse, a garden, a dog kennel, ...

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The Place photographer Mason Seidel is talking with the experts from Missouri Wind and Solar about solar generators and how you can build one at home with a quick trip to the ...

Whether it's to prepare for an outdoor adventure or a desire to stay ready to tackle a power outages, a solar power generator is an appliance we believe everyone must own. And with the holiday season ...

A generator can be a good backup, but be sure you understand how and when it will work with your solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

From rolling blackouts in California to windstorms toppling forests (and power lines) in Washington State; hurricanes devastating communities along the eastern seaboard to electrical grid failures in ...