Sometimes, storms can cause the power to go out. In certain circumstances, even the smallest change in weather could also cause a loss of power. A lack of power makes everything difficult, as you will not be able to completely see what you are doing. Because of this, losing power can also be a safety hazard. If there are things in the way, you might trip over them and seriously hurt yourself due to the lack of light. In order to prevent simple accidents like this, you should consider investing in a generator. A generator, or otherwise known as alternator, is designed to supply power in the event of a storm or another event that causes your power to go out. There are many different types of alternators, and each of them work in different ways.