155 Impact of Geomagnetic Disturbances on the Electric Power Grid
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Solar events can, and have, impacted our bulk power system. Electric utility companies have taken many steps to measure and respond to these impacts. This class will cover a brief overview of how solar storms can impact power systems and some of the ways electric companies are preparing for major events.
Charles Perry
Charles Perry has a BSEE from West Virginia University and an MSE from Marshall University. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of West Virginia. He has worked for 30 years in the electric power industry, focusing on power system reliability, impact of high-altitude electromagnetic pulses on power systems, and the impact of geomagnetic disturbances (GMD) on power systems. He manages the SUNBURST system, a monitoring system that measures the impacts of GMD on power systems in North America.