The ban on robot vacuums is getting all the attention, but the FCC's decision targeting connected power inverters could reshape the future of home batteries and residential solar across the US.

You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.

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Editor’s Note—July 2026: In addition to checking up on our current list, we’ve added the recently reviewed Bluetti Elite 300, which is well suited for use as backup power for a small RV or pop-up ...

Whether you're prepping for summer storm outages, working remotely, or heading off-grid, we tested the best portable power ...

Plug-in solar panels can be installed in UK homes from the end of next month after a change in the law, the Government has ...

Your energy bills could be about to drop ...

Given the current state of the world, we probably don't have to do much to sell you on the benefits of renewable energy.  So ...

A hands-on form of solar power has electrified the U.S. in the past year. Plug-in solar lets anyone hang a few panels in the sunlight and send the power straight into their wall sockets to partially ...

CR's experts pick the best portable solar panels and battery chargers to power devices like phones and laptops, plus back-up batteries and power stations.

Thanks to my tech-outfitted SUV, I have a life and career untethered from a single employer, a static workspace, and a fragile corporate ideal. Here's how I do it.

Solar panels can save you money but installing them is a significant upfront expense. Here's how you can cut costs in 2026, ...