The only problem with this is that generators have small gas tanks, and it will not be much fun having to go outside every few hours to fill your machine with gas. That is also assuming that you would be able to find gas at affordable prices at that point. Another solution is to have a generator connected right into your home power system. This is something I have looked into a little bit; it still suffers from most of the same flaws. Another really cool feature is that when choose to purchase a camera through Logitech, it is easily able to be integrated into a complete system. I like this, since it gives me the option of adding to it over time and even picking and choosing the exact options that I like. This is also a great way for all you do it yourselfers out there to really customize a system the way you want it. For me, it is more of a way to proceed slowly, thoughtfully and carefully through the process of building my own system. To be honest, I am not even really sure that I want a full system. By the same token, I am quite glad I have the option of doing so. So, the first decision you must make it what are you trying to accomplish by installing these cameras?If you are actually concerned about a break in or potential robbery, than you may look at more of a hard core system that includes some type of monitoring service.