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GICs in Power Networks<br />

Magnetic field<br />

Transformer burnout occurred in<br />

Canada (Hydro-Quebec 1989)<br />

South Africa<br />

New Zeal<strong>and</strong> 2001<br />

Induced current in power grid<br />

Magnetic field<br />

Induced current in power grid<br />

• New Zeal<strong>and</strong> Previously considered safe<br />

due to mid-latitude location<br />

• Prior to 2001 no GIC related faults<br />

recorded<br />

• Fault attributed to premature ageing<br />

• Analogous situation between NZ south<br />

Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Tasmania

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