powergrids
nounUK /ˈpaʊəɡrɪdz/
US /ˈpaʊərɡrɪdz/
Powergrids are big webs of wires and towers that carry electricity to homes and buildings.
The storm damaged several powergrids, leaving many neighborhoods without electricity.
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2. The connected system of power stations, lines, and substations that delivers electricity across a region.
Engineers worked to keep the powergrids stable during the heat wave.
3. A network of computers or devices that share electrical power or data.
The data center relies on backup powergrids to stay online.
4. The overall infrastructure for generating and distributing energy in a country.
Investing in modern powergrids helps reduce blackouts.