So I am getting ready to bite the bullet, trying to order a Powerline 6/1 electric start from Justliveoffgrid.com (Jim is a bit slow to respond to emails). I want to set this up to provide off grid power, I have solar, wind, batteries and inverters, I am thinking the smart way to go is with a 220vac 60hz gen head and let a charger recharge the batteries. I like the idea that if the batteries or inverters crap out I can still use the Listeroid to provide power to the property.

I am wondering why everyone seems to build Listeroid gensets with ST brushed gen heads? Forgive me but wouldn't it make more sense to go with a brushless more modern design ?