Via the usual source, here's a summation of why Solar irradiance is not the only conduit for the transfer of power.
The Simultaneous Influence of the Solar Wind and Earth’s Magnetic Field on the Weather
Quoting that source:
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this is already well understood pieced
together from previous studies but it's
nice to see it all come together
identifying plasma and
electromagnetically reactive portions
within the atmosphere as the culprits
these are primarily oxygen and water
which move with current and a bit of a
reaction from carbon dioxide which
prefers to move to low magnetic areas
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There has been discussion in another subforum about whether you can reproduce that effect within the fuel delivery system of an infernal combustion engine.