self-powered
Needs no outlet
Self-powered describes something that generates its own energy rather than drawing from an external source.
A self-powered watch converts wrist movement into electricity.
Self-powered sensors harvest energy from their environment—light, heat, or vibration.
The term emphasizes independence from batteries, outlets, or fuel: The cabin runs on self-powered solar systems.
Relating to motion
- dynamoMotion-to-electricity converter
- wind-upFinal part or end
- hand-crankedTurned by rotating lever
- clockworkSpring-driven gear system
mechanical · piezoelectric · thermoelectric · regenerative · flywheel · pendulum · mainspring · escapement
Without utility connections
- cordlessWithout attached wiring
- portableAble to be carried
- untetheredNot fastened to anything
- standaloneComplete without attachments
wireless · autonomous · mobile
Capable of restoration
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- zero-emissionProducing no pollutants
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
Powered by electrochemical cells
- photovoltaicLight-to-electricity converting
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- biomechanicalBody-as-mechanism study
kinetic
Relating to motion
- dynamoMotion-to-electricity converter
- wind-upFinal part or end
- hand-crankedTurned by rotating lever
clockwork · mechanical · piezoelectric · thermoelectric · regenerative · flywheel · pendulum · mainspring · escapement · ratchet
off-grid
Without utility connections
- cordlessWithout attached wiring
- portableAble to be carried
- untetheredNot fastened to anything
standalone · wireless · autonomous · mobile
renewable
Capable of restoration
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- zero-emissionProducing no pollutants
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
battery-operated
Powered by electrochemical cells
- photovoltaicLight-to-electricity converting
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
- thermalPertaining to warmth
self-poweredplug-in
Supplementary software component
plugged-in · corded · wired · tethered · plugged in
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