national grid

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The nationwide network for electricity transmission.

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  • Electricity generated by wind farms is fed into the national grid.
  • A storm caused a major failure in the national grid.
  • The new power station will be connected to the national grid next year.
  • We rely on the national grid for our daily electricity supply.
  • Surplus energy from solar panels can be sold back to the national grid.
  • The national grid must be modernized to handle renewable energy sources.
  • There was a sudden surge in demand on the national grid during the halftime break.
  • Operating the national grid requires complex computer systems.
  • They are working to stabilize the voltage across the national grid.
  • Connecting remote areas to the national grid is a priority for the government.