power grid

Noun

Meaning

a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

grid power system electric circuit electric company electric grid Con Ed electrical outlet electrical system electric main grids electric network electricity system electric power company electricity grids electricity pool
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Hypernyms

facility installation

Related terms

national grid

Examples

Conceptually, we would like a `Maxwell's demon' to exist within the power grid capable of capturing the geomagnetic storm energy. This could someday be a new feature of the `smart grid. Stephen F Bush

Grid computing is being applied by the National Science Foundation's National Technology Grid, NASA's Information Power Grid, Pratt & Whitney, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., and American Express. Source: Internet

HDFC Bank, HCL Tech, Power Grid and UltraTech Cement were among the other losers. Source: Internet

Following the judgment, the DoT had written to GAIL and Power Grid, asking them to pay AGR fees of Rs 1.72 lakh crore and Rs 1.25 lakh crore, respectively. Source: Internet

First, the three independent regional grids of Lhasa, Shannan (Tsedang) and Xigaze were combined to form the Central Tibet Power Grid. Source: Internet

Director ministry of power Shailesh and deputy general manager Power Grid deliberated on topics like importance of power in daily life, power scenario, steps to improve commercial viability and power sector reforms. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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