This report captures the accumulated and consolidated expertise of Polytech’s lightning team from the past 20 years and provides an up-to-date overview of lightning protection for wind turbines.
Our insights, gathered through published academic research, leading industry studies, ongoing innovation, and active participation in international standardization organizations like IEC, are intended as a practical foundation for OEMs, operators, and asset owners.
By addressing how lightning interacts with turbine structures, clarifying optimal protection system designs, and translating real-world monitoring data into actionable intelligence, this report offers guidance towards greater operational reliability and cost efficiency.
All recommendations in the report are aligned with the latest industry standards and recommendations.