7 Kin Homestead on MSN

Choosing the right battery type for off-grid solar

This video compares different battery types used in off grid solar systems. It looks at lifespan, maintenance, cost, and ...
The Family Handyman on MSN

The best electric coolers of 2026, 8 tested and reviewed options

We tested electric coolers while camping, working on job sites, hanging at the beach, off-roading, road-tripping and more.
Interesting Engineering on MSN

New smart car charger uses solar and engine power to recharge batteries 13x faster

BLUETTI unveiled Charger 2 at CES 2026, combining alternator and solar charging into a single smart hub for overlanding and ...
CNET

Anker's New Home Backup Lets You Use Battery, Solar and a Generator to Power Your Home

The Anker Solix E10 competes with the Powerwall and other home battery backups, offering three ways to keep your home powered ...
PV Tech

Illinois signs clean energy bill, will drive investments for solar PV, battery storage and VPPs

Illinois' governor, JB Pritzker, has signed a clean energy bill into law that will boost solar PV and energy storage ...
Scientific American

These Vertical Solar Panels Survive Storms by ‘Swaying’ Like Trees

Traditional solar fails in the windswept north. Two Swedish inventors are betting on aerodynamic resilience to solve the ...
CNET

Bluetti's New Dual Input Charger Lets You Charge With Solar and an Alternator at the Same Time

The Bluetti Charger 2 is the company's latest charger for van life, RVs and digital nomads. I took a look at CES 2026.
PCMag

Honda Wants You to Go Off-Grid In This Futuristic Travel Trailer

This compact camping companion can be towed by a typical SUV, potentially making it more accessible than competitors. Also ...
Cosmopolitan

The Best Perfumes to Buy at Sephora in 2026, According to Editors

Sephora is a fragrance lover’s playground, stocked with hundreds of bottles spanning every scent family imaginable. But an endless trove of perfumes can quickly become overwhelming—especially when you ...