Power Grid Status

North American power grids are not reporting any anomalies related to geomagnetic activity.

Solar Terrestrial Dispatch has provided geomagnetic storm mitigation services to the power industry for 35 years. We receive real-time reports from grid operators when geomagnetic activity causes anomalies on North American power grids.

Significant geomagnetic storming can induce strong electrical currents (both positive and negative currents) on power grids. This can cause voltage fluctuations, and in severe cases, blackouts can occur when protective equipment trips or power transformers are damaged. For example, in March 1989, the province of Quebec in Canada suffered a major power outage that lasted over 8 hours due to a powerful geomagnetic storm that took down their grid. In 1859, a much more powerful geomagnetic storm (known as the Carrington Event) occurred following strong solar activity. Had that event occurred today, studies have indicated that the damage to the power grids could have been severe, potentially causing continent-wide power outages that could have lasted many months.

Solar Terrestrial Dispatch has been an integral part of the space weather warning system for grid operators for over 35 years. We help grid operators mitigate the impacts of energetic solar events and strong geomagnetic storming. Our 24/7 services help protect North America's critical infrastructure.