gridfed

Gridfed is a term used to describe something that is powered by or connected to an electrical grid. This most commonly refers to electrical devices, appliances, or systems that draw their energy from a public utility power supply. Unlike battery-powered or manually operated devices, gridfed items rely on a continuous flow of electricity from a central source.

In the context of renewable energy, "gridfed" can also describe systems that are connected to the electrical grid and can both draw power from it and supply excess generated power back to it. This is often referred to as "grid-tied" or "grid-connected." For example, a solar panel installation might be gridfed, allowing the homeowner to use solar power when available and draw from the grid when it's not, or to sell surplus solar energy back to the utility.

The concept of being gridfed implies a dependency on the existing infrastructure of the power grid. This can offer convenience and reliability through a constant power source but also means that the system is subject to grid outages or fluctuations in power quality. The term is straightforward and directly describes the method of power acquisition.