I am of the opinion of having a hybrid setup or one that can use all of the above. I want to be able to run off a genset, off battery, off solar, off hydro (if I have access). Etc... Archive: https://archive.today/UH8dp From the post: >>The risk of grid blackouts is rising, and the Department of Energy said weather-related power outages due to extreme weather rose by 80% in the United States from 2011 through 2023. With the U.S. grid aging in need in of repair, homeowners are turning to backup power at home. Two main options for backup power exist: traditional gas generators and battery energy storage systems. How do they compare? Gas generators typically run on diesel, propane, or natural gas. Home battery energy storage systems are most commonly paired with a rooftop solar array.