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How researchers aim to protect the power grid from the northern lights’ dark twin

Abstract

Magnetic currents from the sun can damage the power grid while the northern lights dance across the sky. Researchers now have new methods that can make us better prepared.

Category

Popular science article

Language

English

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Energy Research / Energy Technology

Date

15.04.2026

Year

2026

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How researchers aim to protect the power grid from the northern lights’ dark twin

View this publication at Norwegian Research Information Repository