Black start

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000584",
  "term": "Black start",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The process of restoring power to an electricity grid after a complete shutdown or blackout, without relying on external power sources. This involves starting generating units using local power, then gradually bringing other units online. Hydroelectric power plants or gas turbines are often used for black start capabilities.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schwarzstart",
    "es": "arranque en negro",
    "fr": "redémarrage à froid"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/black-start/"
}