I always get a kick out of the "Solar storm will fry the electrical grid" statement.
But it makes for dramatic TV
See theres these nifty little devices called overcurrent protective devices and surge suppression arrestors.
While there may be a momentary interruption It wont 'fry' the grid. Unless your in some third world country whom dont utilize such protective devices or at least use 'cheap' versions.
I would be more concearned by someone hacking the system(s). This weakness will be made even weaker with the proposed 'smart grid'.
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