Turn lightning into a flash of insight
Depending on the location, topography, weather conditions and tower height, the same wind turbine may be struck by lightning more than 25 times a year. And given the immense power that each strike packs, damage due to lightning is a major worry to wind farm operators. Even trickier is knowing when to keep your blades spinning and when to repair them. At least that’s the way it’s been up to now.