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Absolutely, but transformers can already be disconnected from the grid, you just have to have the guts to do it in advance.
by lutorm 10y ago
Absolutely, but transformers can already be disconnected from the grid, you just have to have the guts to do it in advance.
- knz 10y agoHow long does that take to do though? My understanding is that the scale of a CME is what makes a potential disaster.
- rtkwe 10y agoThe major distribution sub stations already have remote controlled disconnects that isolate them from the power grid it's a basic requirement for maintenance. They can have some pretty powerful arcs too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5YxdRfAe14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5YxdRfAe14