national grid
Britishnoun
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a network of high-voltage power lines connecting major power stations
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a grid of metric coordinates used by the Ordnance Survey in Britain and Ireland, and in New Zealand by the New Zealand Lands and Survey Department, and printed on their maps
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Built by a Chinese state firm and owned by a Thai-led consortium, it sells electricity exclusively to Vietnam's national grid via dedicated transmission lines.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Under another effort called “Fortress America,” every U.S. base will have its own power supply that is independent of the national grid and, thus, not vulnerable to sabotage or cyberattack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The plant, which was due to open next year, was designed to re-use water from a hydroelectric plant further upstream to generate additional electricity for Nepal's national grid.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
The blackouts and power cuts have accelerated since the fuel blockade began, with authorities citing a lack of fuel to run the generators that prop up the national grid.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
These are currently only used as back-up, to top up the national grid as and when required, such as during a cold winter.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
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