The potential impacts of three High Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) threats on Smart Grids

This summary article focuses on the threats and impacts of High Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) environments on power grids throughout the world and further introduces the implications of making the power grid “smarter” through the introduction of additional electronics and communications. A full paper on this topic has been accepted for the EMC Europe Conference and will be published in September 2012. Those interested in further details should consult that paper, which also includes detailed references.