on-grid system

[/ɒn grɪd ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: on-grid systems
sistema conectado à rede
1. A renewable energy system (typically solar or wind) that is connected to the public electricity grid, allowing for bidirectional energy flow and grid support
The on-grid system generates excess electricity that is fed back to the utility company.
O sistema conectado à rede gera eletricidade em excesso que é devolvida à concessionária.
2. An energy generation system that relies on connection to the central power distribution network rather than functioning independently
An on-grid system is more cost-effective than an off-grid system for most urban homes.
Um sistema conectado à rede é mais econômico do que um sistema isolado para a maioria das residências urbanas.
The on-grid system has become increasingly important in Brazil due to government incentives for renewable energy adoption, particularly solar installations in residential areas. In the USA, these systems benefit from net metering policies that credit homeowners for excess power generated. The terminology 'on-grid' is used globally in the renewable energy industry, though Portuguese-speaking regions may translate this as 'conectado à rede' or 'ligado à rede' depending on local preference.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
grid-connected systemgrid-tie systemutility-interactive systemconnected renewable energy system
Antonyms / Antônimos
off-grid systemstandalone systemisolated system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema conectado à rede / sistema conectado à malha
Most common term used in Brazil for grid-connected renewable systems
São Paulo
sistema on-grid / sistema ligado à rede
Both Portuguese and English terms are widely used in technical contexts
General American
on-grid system / grid-tied system
Standard terminology in USA for residential and commercial solar installations
Portugal
sistema ligado à rede / sistema interligado à rede
Portuguese preference for 'ligado' over 'conectado' in European Portuguese

Related Words

net meteringsolar panelsrenewable energygrid connectionbattery storageinverterutility grid

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay on the grid
feed back to the grid
grid-connected renewable energy
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