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Meaning of "off-grid" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OFF-GRID

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OFF-GRID

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Off-Grid is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OFF-GRID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Off-the-grid

The term off-grid refers to not being connected to a grid, mainly used in terms of not being connected to the main or national electrical grid. In electricity, off-grid can be stand-alone systems or mini-grids typically to provide a smaller community with electricity. Off-grid electrification is an approach to access electricity used in countries and areas with little access to electricity, due to scattered or distant population. It can be any kind of electricity generation. The term off-the-grid can refer to living in a self-sufficient manner without reliance on one or more public utilities. Off-the-grid homes are autonomous; they do not rely on municipal water supply, sewer, natural gas, electrical power grid, or similar utility services. A true off-grid house is able to operate completely independently of all traditional public utility services. The idea has been recently popularized by certain celebrities including Ed Begley, Jr. who stars in Living with Ed television show on the Home & Garden Television network.

Definition of off-grid in the English dictionary

The definition of off-grid in the dictionary is not involving or requiring the use of mainstream sources of energy.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OFF-GRID

off-beam
off-Broadway
off-camera
off-campus
off-centre
off-chance
off-color
off-colour
off-duty
off-glide
off-guard
off-key
off-licence
off-limits
off-load
off-message
off-off-Broadway
off-peak
off-piste
off-putting

WORDS THAT END LIKE OFF-GRID

cattle-grid
control grid
diagrid
grid
multigrid
national grid
off the grid
screen grid
starting grid
suppressor grid
the grid

Synonyms and antonyms of off-grid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «off-grid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OFF-GRID

Find out the translation of off-grid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of off-grid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «off-grid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

离网
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fuera de la red
570 millions of speakers

English

off-grid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऑफ ग्रिड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خارج الشبكة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

-решетки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

off -grid
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বন্ধ-গ্রিড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hors réseau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Luar grid
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Off-Grid-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オフグリッド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오프 그리드 (off-grid)
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mati-kothak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngoài lưới
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இனிய கட்டம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंद-ग्रिड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şebeke dışı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

off - grid
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poza siecią
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

-решітки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

off -grid
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

off - grid
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

off- rooster
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

off - grid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

off -grid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of off-grid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OFF-GRID»

The term «off-grid» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.234 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OFF-GRID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about off-grid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OFF-GRID»

Discover the use of off-grid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to off-grid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Off the Grid: Inside the Movement for More Space, Less ...
Inside the subculture of off-grid living Written by a leading authority on living off the grid, this is a fascinating and timely look at one of the fastest growing movements in America.
Nick Rosen, 2010
2
Surviving Off Off-Grid: Decolonizing the Industrial Mind
Historic, because every major "classical" culture went down the same road our society is on today. This book is about the lessons we should have learned, and what you can do to survive what history tells us must come next.
Michael Bunker, 2011
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How to Live Off-Grid
Sincere but irreverent, this is Nick's guide to avoiding pitfalls, to finding solutions (and some brilliant gadgets) as he strives to perfect the skills of this practical, freewheeling kind of self-sufficiency.
Nick Rosen, 2011
4
Distributed Renewable Energies for Off-Grid Communities: ...
This book describes the latest advances in distributed and off-grid renewable energy technologies and offers strategies and guidelines for planning and implementation of sustainable, decentralized energy supply.
Nasir El Bassam, Preben Maegaard, Marcia Lawton Schlichting, 2013
5
The Off-grid Energy Handbook
As consumers' awareness of their own carbon footprint continues to grow, more and more people seek out ways to ensure that they are as eco-friendly as possible.
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater, 2008
6
The Everything Guide to Living Off the Grid: A ...
Provides advice on moving off the grid, including how to grow produce, process meat, and use alternative energy sources.
Terri Reid, 2011
7
Renewable Energy for Your Home: Using Off-Grid Energy to ...
A friendly, straight-forward guide to sustainable energy solutions. Designed as a primer for real people, the book fully explains the different technologies available and exactly what each project entails--making it easy for home owners.
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater, 2009
8
Off on Our Own: Living Off-Grid in Comfortable Independence: ...
Ted and Kathy Carns are living a 21st century success story of zero waste, total recycling and astonishing inventiveness.
Ted Carns, 2011
9
Rural Electrification Through Decentralised Off-grid Systems ...
Providing a practical introduction for students, this is also a key reference for engineers and governing bodies working with off-grid electrification.
Subhes Bhattacharyya, 2012
10
The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy ...
Provides background information, purchasing data, and step-by-step instructions for operating boats, RVs, or homes and creating energy for hot water and heating with renewable energy sources.
William H. Kemp, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OFF-GRID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term off-grid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Global High Power Energy Harvesting Market 2015: Off-Grid 10W …
This unique report reflects the new reality that energy harvesting - creation of off-grid electricity where it is needed, using ambient energy - is ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
2
Sustainer Homes creates green, off-grid homes from shipping …
Taking this one step further, Sustainer Homes has begun making off-grid container dwellings that incorporate self-managed water, sewerage, ... «Gizmag, Jul 15»
3
10.6MW solar hybrid with battery storage system for off-grid
Construction of the world's largest off-grid solar, battery and diesel hybrid plant is underway at the DeGrussa Copper-Gold Mine NL in Western ... «ESI Africa, Jul 15»
4
Bangladesh powers ahead on off-grid solar
Barua says the programme provides job opportunities for women, besides ensuring affordable off-grid power in rural Bangladesh. “Only if it is ... «SciDev.Net, Jul 15»
5
VELUX, Little Sun, & Plan International Solarizing Off-Grid Africa
Editor's Note: There are a lot of companies and organizations bringing solar power and LEDs to off-grid areas of the developing world. «CleanTechnica, Jul 15»
6
Taking Customers Off-Grid Is Viable, And Sometimes Preferable …
A new report commissioned by the Energy Supply Association of Australia has confirmed that, not only is “off-grid” distributed energy supply a ... «CleanTechnica, Jul 15»
7
Off-grid 'Rambo' plotted to spark violence against Ferguson …
A Missouri man was charged in a bizarre plot to provoke police violence against black Ferguson protesters. David Michael Hagler intended to ... «Raw Story, Jul 15»
8
Work in the Middle of Nature in Quaint Off-Grid Workplace
“Currently it's not even possible for most people to live off-grid, but exchanging your city surroundings for one of our mobile micro-offices can ... «PSFK, Jul 15»
9
Saudi Arabia set to have its first off-grid temporary hybrid plant
Building Energy, Italian independent power producer from renewable sources, will team up with SES SMART Energy Solutions to develop the ... «Zawya, Jul 15»
10
Australia's largest off-grid solar power plant will cost $40 million and …
A $40 million solar power plant, Australia's largest off-grid project, will be created in the desert at the DeGrussa copper and gold mine about ... «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»

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