Considerations of high power electromagnetics (HPEM) transients with respect to Smart Grid

As part of the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) work, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) was introduced as an integral process for the design of devices that will be used as part of the Smart Grid. This resulted in the formation of the Electromagnetic Interoperability Issues Working Group (EMII WG). This working group has produced a draft report that evaluates the electromagnetic environment for new electronic devices to be introduced into the Smart Grid of the future. This evaluation is needed to determine if existing EMC immunity standards are available now or whether new standards need to be developed.