Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

We tested 20 solar generators to find the most versatile devices that can provide emergency backup power and fuel off-grid activities. Three came out as the best.

Solar energy has shifted from rooftops to backpacks, finding a place in homes, cabins, RVs, and even weekend campsites. But when it comes to choosing solar panels, people face a common dilemma: should ...