IPS vs Inverter vs Solar: Best Backup for Load Shedding in Bangladesh
Nov 5, 2026 . Alobari Team
Quick answer: An IPS is an inverter with a built-in grid charger — easiest if your area has power most of the day. A standalone inverter (like Corechain pure sine wave models) turns a 12V battery into 220V AC but needs a separate charger or solar controller. Solar + controller + battery + inverter costs more upfront but recharges from sunlight, cuts your bill and works even during long outages. Many homes in Bangladesh combine them: keep the IPS and add solar to charge its battery.
How each option works
- IPS: charges the battery from mains; switches to battery when power goes. Usually modified or pure sine output.
- Inverter only: converts battery DC to AC. You charge the battery with a 12V battery charger or a solar charge controller.
- Solar system: panels → charge controller → battery → inverter or IPS.
Comparison
| IPS | Inverter + charger | Solar + battery + inverter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Medium | Low–medium | Highest |
| Recharges during long outages | No | No | Yes (daytime) |
| Cuts electricity bill | No | No | Yes |
| Best for | Short daily outages in cities | Cars, shops, DIY setups | Long outages, villages, rooftops |
Pure sine wave matters
Fans, fridges, laptops and LED drivers run cooler and quieter on pure sine wave output. Corechain inverters at Alobari — 500W CJ-1000, 800W CJ-1600 and 1500W CJ-3000 — are all pure sine wave.
The best of both: add solar to your existing IPS
Connect solar panels through an MPPT charge controller to your IPS battery (same voltage). The sun charges the battery during the day, so your IPS is full when load shedding hits in the evening and you buy less grid power.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a car inverter as an IPS?
Yes for the inverter part, but it has no automatic grid charging or changeover; you need a charger or solar controller to refill the battery.
Which is cheapest to run?
Solar — after installation the energy is free; IPS and inverter-with-charger both use grid electricity to recharge.
বাংলায় সংক্ষেপে
IPS গ্রিড থেকে চার্জ হয়; শুধু ইনভার্টারে আলাদা চার্জার লাগে; সোলার সিস্টেম রোদে চার্জ হয়ে বিদ্যুৎ বিলও কমায়। সবচেয়ে ভালো সমাধান: আপনার IPS-এর ব্যাটারিতে MPPT কন্ট্রোলার দিয়ে সোলার যোগ করুন।
Need help choosing?
Call or WhatsApp Alobari at +880 1611-846093 with your panel size, battery and the appliances you want to run — we will recommend the right setup. Cash on delivery and delivery to all 64 districts of Bangladesh.
