Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To the uninitiated, electricity might seem like a sort of hidden ...

Electric-power production is a conservative business; it makes electricity just as it did more than a century ago—by driving copper wires through magnetic fields. That is all that happens in the huge, ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

In an age where energy costs are spiraling and sustainability is becoming increasingly crucial, the Hendershot Generator presents a groundbreaking solution for energy independence. This innovative ...

So, I want to make a small hand-operated electric generator with my kids just to kind of show them how this kind of thing works. I understand the basics, but there are some things I want to do that I ...

A 2018 photo of an electric vehicle charging station powered by a diesel fuel generator was part of a test by an Australian to see whether it would work for EV drivers in remote areas without a ...