They can afford diesel-powered generators and power inverters that can keep basic electrics such as lights and fans working.
This paper presents a comparison between four vibration-powered generators designed to power standalone systems, such as wireless transducers.
Steam-powered generators provided electric power for radios, navigation equipment, refrigeration compressors, pumps, lighting, and degaussing.
Many mines and factories also generate their own electricity with diesel- or steam-powered generators.
The I.B.M. center was ready for business; its diesel-powered generators started up as soon as the regular power died.
The bicycle-powered generators he built were originally used to bring power to people in Zuccotti Park.
Although some Navajo residents recently connected to the power grid, many continue to use kerosene, wood, gasoline-powered generators and even chunks of coal to light and heat their homes.
The power failures have also led many people to use gasoline-powered generators, so they siphon gas from their cars, worsening the shortage.
In countries like Nigeria diesel-powered generators are the default back-up for chronic, daily national power cuts.
The utility industry has operated coal-powered generators that are more than 50 years old because new power stations are expensive.
