There's that relief that follows when power goes out and the sound of a generator kicks on. In just a few seconds, your lights are back, your A/C and fridge are up and running, and you don't have to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With Atlantic hurricane season in full swing and Hawaiian residents reeling from the damage of recent wildfires, disruptive natural disasters ...

AI’s demand for data centers relies on diesel generators because outdated permitting and reliability rules make cleaner backup power too slow to deploy.

Companies building data centers are increasingly relying on jet engine-based turbines and fossil fuel generators to meet ...

The first back-up diesel generator - which plays an essential role in safety systems - has been launched for the first unit at Turkey's Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. (Image: Akkuyu NPP) Each of the four ...

In the simplest of terms, an AC generator supplies power directly to a 120-volt circuit to run AC accessories throughout a boat, as well as charge the boat’s batteries (through an AC-to-­DC charger).

Manufacturers of turbines originally designed for aircraft are now reporting a surge in orders as hyperscale developers seek stopgap ways to secure electricity. "The incentives have ...

From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by executive producer and host Steve Curwood with Najat Saliba, a chemistry professor and ...