| Inverters | Generators | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No time lag in changeover | Time lag and hassle in changeover |
| 2 | Automatic switching | Manual effort to switch on or additional setup for automatic switch. |
| 3 | No maintenance required- money & time saving | Needs regular maintenance |
| 4 | No fuel consumption- zero running expenses | Consumes fuel- additional running cost |
| 5 | No noise | Produces a lot of noise |
| 6 | No air pollution | Produces toxic smoke as exhaust |
| 7 | Safe to keep within home premises. | Unsafe to be kept within house due to risk of oil spillage. |
| 8 | Pure output power quality with regulated voltage and frequency- does not damage equipment. | Distorted power output and unregulated voltage and frequency (which drops down on putting load)- risk of damaging equipment. |