An option for those living in these situations is a backup generator, often turned on and connected by an automatic transfer switch. These are necessary safety devices too; they keep power lines ...

Additionally, over the years in my rural homes, I’ve had to install both manual and automatic transfer switches for using generators as backup power sources for multi-day power outages.

Battery backup vs. generator: How do they compare ... connecting the generator to a dedicated fuel source and installing a transfer switch. Battery backups are the clear winner in this category.