Standby power systems are electrical generator systems that provide a backup power supply in the event of a power interruption. There are many types of electrical generators but the major types are differentiated by the type of fuel and engine it uses. The most common types of fuel are petrol or gasoline, diesel, natural gas or propane. They have advantages over each other depending on the application but when it comes to backup or standby applications, natural gas tends to be favored because of a number of reasons.
Firstly, natural gas, which usually comes in tanks or cylinder storage systems, has a very long shelf-life and will not degrade even if stored for indefinite lengths of time. Gasoline does not have this attribute and they are known to degrade quickly through time. This is the main reason why petrol or gas generators are not regarded as good backup power systems.
Secondly, natural gas is considered a cleaner fuel because it burns cleaner and has little to no green house gas emission which is a great attribute in this day and age of environmental consciousness. Natural gas is a natural option for those who would like to live greener lives and have less impact on the environment.
Thirdly, natural gas is actually quite cheaper and more convenient to use because they are abundantly made and distributed by many utility providers. They can be obtained via tanks and cylinders or you can subscribe to providers that distribute them via pipes that go directly to your house or business establishment. These means you can have a continuous supply of natural gas and will have no need to perform refueling. Gasoline or diesel entails some refueling risks and environment hazards which is not seen in natural gas.
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