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Users Guide to off Grid Energy Solutions
What is utility grid:
A utility grid is usually a commercial electric power distribution system that takes electricity from a generator (e.g., fossil fuel boiler and generator, diesel generator, wind turbines, water turbine, etc.), transmits it over a certain distance, then takes the electricity down to the consumer through a distribution system. The entire system is referred to as the grid. Synonym: mains. Analogy: Water utility, where water is taken from a reservoir, transmitted through mains pipes and then distributed to customers. In the case of a water utility, the "grid" consists of everything from pump to consumer's tap.
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