The hands-off nature of today’s most powerful, durable, and quiet standby generator means homeowners don’t really need to think about the inner workings of the machine. Still, understanding the basics ...

Harbor Freight offers some powerful and fairly affordable portable generators, but are they a good choice for a camping trip?

When the power goes out, everyone scrambles to get the generator running. But the people who panic the least are the ones who’ve actually maintained theirs. You can spend a small fortune on a ...

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Steam turbines have helped drive a large chunk of our technological development over the last century or so, and they’ll always make for interesting DIY. [Hyperspace Pirate] built a small turbine and ...

Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...

A generator can be a good backup, but be sure you understand how and when it will work with your solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

The theory behind hydropower is very simple: water obeys gravity and imparts the gained kinetic energy onto a turbine, which subsequently drives a generator.  The devil here is, of course, in all ...

Small generators have become the reality for many Nigerian households. They’re relatively affordable, easy to fuel, and reliable for everyday use. But while they keep the lights and fans running, ...