Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable ...

The Harbor Freight 5000W Predator is an inverter generator, so it's quieter and more efficient than conventional models, but ...

Solar panels are a hot topic as a potential replacement for traditional power sources, but could you use them to replace your ...

Have you ever wondered what made car manufacturers decide to go from dynamos to alternators for generating electricity? It's a mix of reliability and cost.

Hybrid relays combine a mechanical switch with a solid-state switch, and they are set up in parallel to control a single load ...

The Mandaue City Hospital (MCH) has achieved a milestone after successfully performing its first major operation since the ...

Generators are critical during severe weather events, when the power can go out. They can bring power to remote job sites, aid in disaster recovery and assist ...

The first sign is silence. The fridge quits its tiny opera. The Wi-Fi blinks a farewell. Somewhere, a neighbor yells, “Is it just me?” Nope. The lights are out, but this is not the apocalypse; it’s ...

Azerbaijan has agreed to help develop and fuel a 500 MW gas-fired power plant near Serbia's southern city of Niš. The project, initially proposed as a 1 GW plant at an estimated cost of up to €1.3 ...

The Trump administration has started to implement a landmark trade deal by lowering auto tariffs to 15% – now the onus is on ...

Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

Following on our generator maintenance tips in the Aug. 1 issue, consulting engineer Charles “Buc” Fitch, P.E., offers 10 ...