Power stations and generators are often mentioned in the same breath, but they occupy very different roles in the energy chain. One is a sprawling industrial system that turns fuel or natural forces ...

What's more, we're talking about generators here, not the distribution system. You could have an engine driving a DC generator, with circuitry converting it to AC for the grid, with just 1-2% loss, ...

Residential applications for smart grid technologies continue to grow as electricity customers take more control of their energy usage and costs. Homeowners with rooftop solar have been selling power ...

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 ...

I'm in Tampa on my 5th day without power. I have a rechargeable battery and solar panels that meets my family's basic needs. I want to expand our offline power to increase our comfort the next time a ...

In an age where power outages are increasingly common due to extreme weather events and infrastructural challenges, the need for reliable backup power solutions has never been more critical. The Grid ...

As affordable housing, eco-resorts, and temporary buildings continue to gain popularity worldwide, container homes are ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Power generators ...