What Size Generator Do You Need?
Calculate generator wattage needed based on the appliances you want to power during an outage.
India
Lights+fans+fridge: 1-2 kVA। +AC 1.5T: 3-5 kVA。 +AC 2T: 5-7 kVA。 Inverter+battery (Luminous, Microtek): best for 2-4h outages (₹15-40K)。 Generator: ₹30K-1L for longer/heavier loads。 Diesel genset: apartment buildings standard。
Inverter First
Most Indian homes: inverter+battery sufficient. Generator only if 6+ hour outages or heavy AC load。
The most dangerous generator mistake: running it indoors or in an attached garage. Carbon monoxide from generators kills 70+ people per year in the US. Run generators outdoors only, at least 20 feet from any door or window, with the exhaust pointing away from the house. Buy a CO detector for inside the house — they cost $20 and save lives.
