Close encounters: the phenomenon of induction

A utility provider was undertaking a major project that involved upgrading the voltage of existing power lines in a rural area from 250Kv to 500Kv, when technicians encountered fuel containers being stored dangerously close to the power lines… Many people are unfamiliar with the phenomenon of induction—where power lines may cause nearby structures such as buildings, sheds, storage bins, railroad tracks, fences and even heavy equipment or machinery to become energized over time.