off-the-gridadjective, adverb
uk/ˌɒf.ðəˈɡrɪd/us/ˌɑːf.ðəˈɡrɪd/also off-grid, uk/ɒfˈɡrɪd/us/ɑːf-/not connected to the main electricity grid (= system of connected wires and power stations):
Solar power is useful in off-the-grid areas.
not connected to any of the main utilities (= electricity, water, etc.) and having your own power and water supply:
We're interested in independent self-sufficient living, off-the-grid.
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