A solar flare occurred, leading to a geomagnetic storm that impacted the power grid of Hydro-Québec.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 22
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What happened
A solar flare occurred, leading to a geomagnetic storm that impacted the power grid of Hydro-Québec.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Earth
third planet from the Sun in the Solar System
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Hydro-Québec
40-year NECEC Transmission Service Agreement counterparty; provides 1,200 MW of Canadian hydropower to New England via NECEC.
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