gridoperator
nounUK /ˈɡrɪdˌɒpəreɪtə/
US /ˈɡrɪdˌɑːpəreɪtər/
A person or group that keeps the electricity network running smoothly.
The gridoperator made sure the power stayed on during the storm.
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2. A company that balances supply and demand on an electrical grid.
The gridoperator asked homes to use less power at peak times.
3. A software system that monitors and controls a power network.
Engineers updated the gridoperator to handle more solar energy.
4. Someone who coordinates connections between power plants and the grid.
The gridoperator approved the new wind farm's link to the network.