What if you could harness the power of the sun to generate your own energy—right in your backyard? Imagine a system so efficient it could heat water, power small appliances, or even serve as a backup ...

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 ...

A home generator can protect you during power outages. This guide can help you make a smart choice without overpaying.

In the quest for energy independence, researchers have studied solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) as a promising source of solar electricity generation. Unlike the photovoltaics currently used in ...

A new study analyses how to make solar thermoelectric generators, or STEGs, more efficient by using a new “black metal” as well as laser-etched nanostructures to improve heat absorption and ...