Editor's Note: March 16, 2026: We've added a section answering some frequently asked questions related to purchasing a UPS backup at the end of this story, which we hope will help you figure out how ...

"During outages, having that visibility reduces anxiety significantly." Homeowner opens up about everything they wish they knew before buying a home battery backup: 'Just here to share my honest ...

Colorado homeowners are getting a preview of what the future could hold: longer, more frequent electrical outages that leave neighborhoods in the dark, sometimes with little warning. From extreme ...

Instead of scrambling through blackouts, homes can now stay bright, calm, and connected—thanks to whole-home backup power systems. Living near Houston means you get used to certain things: high ...

Dear Eartha, I’m considering installing solar on my roof. Should I also consider a backup battery system? Whether generated by rooftop solar panels or buzzing into your home from the grid, we all use ...

Life in the Pacific Northwest offers stunning natural beauty—from misty mornings to evergreen-covered hills—but it also comes with its share of challenges, including increasingly frequent windstorms ...

This article outlines the system requirements for the Open Compute Project (OCP) Open Rack V3 (ORV3) battery backup unit (BBU). It emphasizes the importance of having an efficient and intelligent BBU ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Power outages are becoming an increasing concern for homeowners, especially with an aging and overburdened power grid. Thankfully, advances in backup battery technology are making ...

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which knocked out power to some 2 million customers in the Houston region, having a backup source of power is becoming increasingly critical. Last year, I made the ...

A massive multiday power outage hit my San Francisco neighborhood in December. There were dark streets, stalled robotaxis, even discarded dough from local bakeries bursting from trash bins. My family ...