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power grid
This term refers to the massive physical infrastructure of electricity transmission. It is typically used in technical, journalistic, or governmental contexts to describe the stability or failure of a region's energy supply. While "grid" is often used as a shorthand in casual conversation, "power grid" is the precise term for the entire system of generation and distribution.
In a technical sense, the term encompasses everything from high-voltage transmission lines to local substations. It is frequently paired with adjectives like "fragile," "resilient," or "interconnected" to describe the state of national or regional energy security.
Meanings
An interconnected network for delivering electricity from producers to consumers, consisting of generating stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems.
The storm caused widespread damage to the regional power grid, leaving thousands without electricity.
Examples
The storm caused severe damage to the regional power grid.
We need to modernize the power grid to support more renewable energy.
A sudden surge in demand can put immense pressure on the power grid.
The entire city went dark when the power grid failed.
I wonder if the power grid can handle this heatwave.
The government is investing billions into upgrading the national power grid.
They are trying to reconnect the isolated town to the main power grid.
If the power grid collapses, we will lose all communication.