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Inverter Battery System Vs. Generator Alone

Whether in offices or at home, it is a common practice to install an alternate or back-up power system to ensure continuous power supply to avoid power stoppages and fluctuations. This is important when you have seniors or young children in the home or have a home business. Similarly, office planning for emergencies should include back-up electricity.

  1. Inverter

    • An inverter converts the direct current to an alternating current. An inverter system installed for residential use consists of a set of batteries, works as a UPS that switches on automatically when the main power supply is off and mainly supplies power to computers, fans and electrical appliances. A rectifier in the system recharges the batteries automatically when the power is available.

    Generator

    • A generator, on the other hand, is equipment that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Normally for office and home use, portable or small size generators with up to 3 KVA capacity are installed depending upon the power requirement. Generators produce AC current and come equipped with a start-up kit that enables auto start-up when the main power supply is cut off.

    Notable Differences Between Inverters and Generators

    • One of the main differences between inverters and generators is that the inverter has a limited charge dependent upon the capacity of the battery back-up available, and once the batteries are discharged completely, a power supply is required to re-charge the batteries. Generators can go on running as long as fuel is available. Generator power can be connected to inverters to recharge the batteries.

    Disadvantages of Generators

    • There are many more differences to evaluate between the two systems before you decide to buy a system. Generators make a lot of noise and need manual fueling along with sufficient space and storage to stock the fuel. Inverters work silently with no manual intervention. Generators also spill out smoke and pollute the air, which is not the case with inverters. One of the most important aspects is with regard to the cost. Generators are far more expensive than inverters with batteries. Lastly, generator power supply is often spiked, which can damage computers and televisions.

    Considerations

    • The normal practical approach used by many has been to install an inverter system with batteries for home use. Offices use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with batteries to cover their computer networks and systems and use generators to supply power to the UPS as well as power electrical and other circuits.

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