Which outcome occurs to a power-grid when geomagnetic disturbances increase?

💡 Explanation

Transformer saturation intensifies during geomagnetic activity because geomagnetically induced currents cause a quasi-DC shift in the transformer's magnetic operating point. The increased magnetic field leads to saturation, therefore causing harmonic distortion and reactive power demand, rather than any transmission or insulation effects.

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