Your UPS backup is good for more than just keeping your computer alive when the power goes out.

With the certainty of grid-supplied power diminishing, as powerfully shown by the August 14 blackout, power quality is more critical than ever. You can turn to generators as a source of backup power, ...

UPSs can be big, noisy and can certainly help warm a room, but they pale in comparison with the generator. A generator is three-fourths of a locomotive, using the same diesel motors. Emergency power ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...

The Oukitel Abearl P5000 Pro and P5000 home backup power generators are great ways to get through a powercut or for off-grid vacations, and they're launching on Kickstarter. Keeping the lights on at ...

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Austin, Tex. – Active Power has expanded their CleanSource DC line of flywheel energy storage systems. The new models have greater power capability and provide a tightly regulated adjustable DC output ...

When the grid goes down, which type of system do you want for emergency power: battery or generator? Either type will get the job done-as long as it's sized to cover your power needs-but how quickly ...

It is very important to have a reliable UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) system for your PC, especially in a country like India where power surges are so frequent. Thus, it’s necessary to have a UPS ...