The Impact of Extreme Space Weather Events on High-Voltage Power Distribution Systems

Title	The Impact of Extreme Space Weather Events on High-Voltage Power Distribution Systems
Brief description	The objective is to analyse the phenomenon of geomagnetically induced currents (GICs), which can cause harmonic distortion, significant reactive power demand, voltage fluctuations, and even complete grid disruption in high-voltage power systems. The student’s task is to examine, in comparison with data characterising geomagnetic activity, whether a clear GIC-based incident occurred in Hungary during the largest geomagnetic storms of recent years. If so, the task is to conduct a comprehensive investigation; if not, estimate the hypothetical impact that would violate critical load limits and make recommendations for future protective measures to enhance the stability of the Hungarian power system. (In collaboration with MAVIR and the HUN-REN Research Institute for Earth and Space Sciences)
Supervisor	Balázs Heilig
Estimated time required	2 semesters
Number of students expected	1, The instructor is always welcoming new students
Required prior knowledge	basic programming skills in matlab and/or Python; Basic Electromagnetism
Recommended prior knowledge
Recommended level of study at which the student may join	MSc;
Location requirement; the work must be carried out here either partially or entirely