Yes, most standard generators are noisy, and like you said, the fuel costs too.
The power supply is stable here, except when there are destructive typhoons. We experienced without power for a few weeks last year and we had to use a generator to power up the house. I didn't like it. The noise stressed me out.
That's noise is very annoying and frustrating. I just don't want to go through that stress. But I wish I had a solar and it would have saved me
Yeah. So what do you use to light your house if there is no power?
I just use lamp alone and possibly, a power bank to charge my phone till til light gets restored.