As power outages get more frequent, people who'd never much thought about residential home battery backup systems are probably starting to give it some consideration. Plenty of companies are happy to ...

Home battery backup systems can be a huge help when the power goes out. But they're expensive. Like $10,000 or more. I checked out a system at CES 2024 that, if not quite cheap, is at least a little ...

From California’s wildfires to Florida’s hurricanes, North America’s aging power grid faces unprecedented strain. Millions of households now endure more frequent and prolonged blackouts — disruptions ...

Dear Eartha, I’m considering installing solar on my roof. Should I also consider a backup battery system? Whether generated by rooftop solar panels or buzzing into your home from the grid, we all use ...

This article outlines the system requirements for the Open Compute Project (OCP) Open Rack V3 (ORV3) battery backup unit (BBU). It emphasizes the importance of having an efficient and intelligent BBU ...

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which knocked out power to some 2 million customers in the Houston region, having a backup source of power is becoming increasingly critical. Last year, I made the ...

When the skies open and power lines go down, a reliable backup sump pump could be the difference between a dry basement and thousands of dollars in damage (along with a big headache). And because ...

The right battery capacity (also referred to as sizing) is of the utmost importance when finding a home battery to meet your household's energy needs. But how do you know what size is right for your ...