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 ...

The Goal Zero’s ultra heavy-duty build feels like a throwback to a lost era when companies actually built products to last a lifetime. The Solar Fairy is more compact than just about every similar ...

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 ...

Less sun doesn't mean no sun.

With the growth of portable power stations as solar generators in the last decade, interest and competition has led to huge improvements in solar panel performance. When I began playing around with ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. One answer to energy shortages was above us all along, ...

More than four million homes in the United States have rooftop solar panels, according to data compiled by Solar Insure. Being that the average solar-powered home typically sports between 25 and 30 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A portable power station can keep the lights on in your RV when camping off the grid or serve as a viable backup for home power during an outage. However, portable power stations typically only last ...

If you’re looking to purchase both a power station and portable solar panel, check out my take on the best solar generators; It looks at which pairings provide the best bang for your buck. My portable ...