Stand-alone power system. A decentralized energy system operating completely independent of the main utility grid. It typically combines one or more generation sources, such as solar panels or a diesel generator, with a battery bank and an inverter to provide continuous AC power to an isolated load.
Heard on the job
Connecting that remote telecom tower to the grid would cost millions, so we're installing a SAPS instead.
Also heard as
- stand-alone power system
- off-grid system