CR's experts pick the best portable solar panels and battery chargers to power devices like phones and laptops, plus back-up batteries and power stations.

Editor’s Note—July 2026: In addition to checking up on our current list, we’ve added two newly reviewed solar generators, the rugged Jackery 1500 Ultra and the well-outfitted Anker Solix C2000, both ...

A portable power station makes it easy to keep all your important gadgets and appliances powered when you’re away from an ...

Hoymiles launches the first US microinverter to meet UL 3700 compliance as plug-in balcony solar gains legal ground across more US states.

Many people have come to the conclusion that a portable battery power station is a smart investment these days for home emergency backup in the event of a blackout. This is a scenario that seems to be ...

Solar generators are great to keep your gadgets up and running in the outdoors. Learn everything you should know about them before investing in one, below. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

A grid-tied solar setup, by contrast, is designed to sync with utility power.

What do you need out of your power source? We’ll look at which one is best for you based on your energy needs. The first time you had to endure a power outage, you were probably unprepared: These ...

Plug-in solar gives residents a way to save money on electricity without the expense of rooftop solar panel installations.

On Thursday, Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill establishing guidelines in New Hampshire law for the use of portable, socket-compatible solar devices. The technology has seen broad adoption in Germany, ...