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power grid
The entirety of the interconnected lines and facilities used to transmit and distribute electrical energy.
Nach dem schweren Sturm brach das Stromnetz in mehreren Landkreisen zusammen.
After the severe storm, the power grid collapsed in several districts.
The word 'Stromnetz' (power grid) is composed of 'der Strom' (electricity) and 'das Netz' (network/grid). So it literally describes a network for electricity. The article 'das' comes from the base word 'das Netz'.
Für die Energiewende muss das Stromnetz ausgebaut werden.
For the energy transition, the power grid must be expanded.
In connection with 'Stromnetz' (power grid), verbs are often used that describe stability or a collapse. Common combinations are 'das Stromnetz bricht zusammen' (the power grid collapses), 'das Stromnetz überlasten' (to overload the power grid), or 'das Stromnetz stabilisieren' (to stabilize the power grid).
Bei einem Blackout ist das Stromnetz zusammengebrochen.
During a blackout, the power grid has collapsed.
To describe the condition of the power grid, certain adjectives are often used. Typical examples are 'ein stabiles/instabiles Stromnetz' (a stable/unstable power grid), 'ein lokales/landesweites Stromnetz' (a local/nationwide power grid), or 'ein veraltetes Stromnetz' (an outdated power grid).
Ein stabiles Stromnetz ist wichtig für die Industrie.
A stable power grid is important for industry.
power supply
Stromversorgung refers to the provision or availability of electrical energy. Stromnetz, by contrast, refers to the entire system of lines and facilities that transmit and distribute this energy. In the event of an outage, use Stromversorgung when you mean the available energy, and Stromnetz when the infrastructure is affected.
Nach dem Gewitter wurde das Stromnetz im ganzen Dorf überprüft.
After the thunderstorm, the power grid in the entire village was inspected.
Nach dem Gewitter war die Stromversorgung im ganzen Dorf mehrere Stunden unterbrochen.
After the thunderstorm, the power supply in the entire village was interrupted for several hours.
