Power grid is an informal term for a system that sends energy throughout a starship, facility or even a planet. These grids can make use of electricity, electro-plasma or any number of energy sources. The Federation makes use of a power grid known as the EPS, the primary energy distribution system on their ships and stations.
In 2372, Admiral Leyton had Red Squad sabotage the computers of the Division of Planetary Operations causing Earth's power grid to fail. (DS9: "Paradise Lost")
The Orion Syndicate planned to interrupt the power grid of the Klingon embassy on New Sydney and assassinate the ambassador before the backups came online. (DS9: "Honor Among Thieves")
Upon entering an energy barrier of a planet in the Rutharian sector, the Chaffee's power grid began to fail. (DS9: "The Sound of Her Voice")
In 2375 in the mirror universe, Rom was able to take the power grid of the Regent's flagship offline, leaving it open to attack by the Defiant. (DS9: "The Emperor's New Cloak")
References
- TNG:
- "Contagion"
- "Disaster"
- "The Next Phase"
- "Schisms"
- "The Quality of Life"
- "Schisms"
- "Emergence"
- "All Good Things"