Head to Head: Energy Storage Versus a Generator
One or more Enphase Encharge 10 storage solutions can provide fully automated battery backup without the need for fossil fuels
Standby generators rely on a good fuel supply, and many in the U.S. are powered by natural gas, diesel, or propane. Natural gas generators are the most common and are easier to maintain than other types. You don't have to choose between a battery and a generator. In some cases, it may make sense for you to combine them for optimal energy backup.
Batteries and backup generators are powerful tools to navigate an uncertain grid energy road ahead. Climate change is already intensifying the severity of natural disasters across the U.S., with projections indicating even more pronounced impacts in the future. Given this evolving threat, resilience and preparedness are crucial.
The combustion of fossil fuels in generators releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, aggravating air pollution. Nonetheless, due to their comparatively lower CO2 emissions and decreased release of harmful pollutants, natural gas generators remain a preferable option over other fuel sources for generators.
Among the different fossil fuels, natural gas burns the cleanest, releasing fewer pollutants into the air. However, generators, in general, can contribute to noise and air pollution, thereby increasing one's carbon footprint. The combustion of fossil fuels in generators releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, aggravating air pollution.
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