ClimateAugust 27, 2026

microgrids

MY-kroh-gridz

Definition

Small-scale, localized electrical power networks that can operate independently of or in conjunction with the main, centralized national power grid.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'micro-' (from Greek 'mikros', meaning 'small') and 'grid' (referring to a network of interconnected power lines), the term emerged in the late 20th century to describe decentralized energy systems.

In the news

In the article, the author argues that installing microgrids at military bases is a marginal adaptation that fails to address the massive, systemic greenhouse gas emissions caused by the military's overall operations.

The US military’s fatal stance on climate change

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

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