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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Other essentials, such as the kettle which needs 3 kilowatts of electricity, will be powered through a mix of the 800 watts flowing from the panel with the rest coming from the national grid.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
UNE says the fuel shortages have made the national grid more susceptible to outages and made the use of emergency generators -- which typically run on diesel fuel -- all but impossible.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 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
The incident, caused by a temporary shutdown at the Edra Melaka power plant, highlights growing pressure on the national grid as demand for electricity rises and reserve margins stay tight, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
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