ClimateAugust 11, 2026
islanded
EYE-len-did
Definition
Operating as an independent electrical power grid, disconnected from the main regional utility network.
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'island,' the term gained its modern electrical engineering sense in the 20th century to describe a portion of a power grid that remains energized while separated from the main grid.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe geothermal power systems that function autonomously to provide stable, local energy without relying on a larger, centralized electrical grid.
Can the advanced geothermal industry follow in Fervo’s wake?
Read the full article ↗Latitude Media