Search “September 2, 1859” to learn about the biggest solar event in recorded history. The magnetic storm wrought havoc with the newly invented telegraph (aka the “Victorian internet”).
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/09/telegraphs-ran-on-electric-air-in-crazy-magnetic-storm-150-years-ago/
This means electic will go away? Or is all OK?