We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In the era of rising electricity costs, solar panels are a one-time investment that will greatly reduce the weight of high monthly bills. The ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Spending time off-grid is glorious. Whether you’re a campervan ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Solar panels are an incredibly useful way to get power to buildings that aren't wired up to an electrical grid. Why use messy extension cords ...

Rooftop solar panels aren’t exactly rocket science. Toyota, for example, offers a solar charging system for the Prius PHV in Japan, yet it’s a little disappointing because it doesn’t charge the main ...

It’s always a good idea to have a source of emergency power in case the lights go out. And if you camp, or spend time outdoors away from electrical outlets, a portable power source makes life a lot ...

Living on the road and off the grid is appealing to many, but it involves a lot more than just selling your home and powering off your phone. To get an RV ready for solar use, there’s quite a bit of ...

Hunter Douglas already had one of the smartest power options for motorized smart shades, with its rechargeable and removable battery wands. Now the company has an even more convenient option: a Solar ...

Summer is here, and if you have been planning to spend more time outdoors, a portable solar panel can be a great investment. These can keep your power stations charged wherever the sun shines, but not ...

Improved performance and affordability make portable solar chargers an attractive power option when there's no wall outlet in sight. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's ...

I am pondering a bigger / improved chicken coop and with the upgrades I am making, I am hoping to move to solar power. Mostly for redundancy, but also to avoid stringing an extension cord across my ...