generator backup
Secondary electricity source
Generator backup refers to a secondary power source—typically a fuel-powered generator—that activates when the primary electrical supply fails.
The term can describe either the equipment itself or the system of having such equipment in place: The hospital relies on generator backup during outages.
Also used attributly: generator backup systems, generator backup power.
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- power outageLoss of electrical supply
- outageLoss of electrical service
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
- emergencySerious sudden danger
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