What Is a Backup Generator?
A backup generator is a stand-alone fuel-driven power source typically put into action when a residential or commercial building loses electrical power. The loss of power often occurs during natural disasters or environmental or man-made damage to electrical poles and lines. An unexpected overloading of the electrical grid can also shut down power to one neighborhood or an entire region. Homeowners can often weather a temporary loss of electrical power with a few candles and battery-operated lights, but extended outages usually require a home backup generator. Hospitals, emergency services, and other essential entities generally require constant power. In these cases, a backup generator can be put into place quickly to restore functionality to critical equipment, transit, and security systems. A backup generator can be portable or stationary, emergency or standby. Emergency generators are typically smaller, wheeled units that run on diesel or gasoline. Standby generators are usually la
