Benjamin Franklin's 1752 lightning protection invention consisted of a rod in the air, one in the ground, and a connecting conductor. Today, this conventional wisdom still offers fire protection in ...

The Case for Conventional Lightning Protection Systems Since Benjamin Franklin demonstrated the effectiveness of lightning rods in preventing or greatly reducing the damage from direct strikes, there ...

Lightning protection in photovoltaic (PV) systems is a critical area of study as these installations are increasingly exposed to atmospheric discharges that can substantially disrupt energy ...

Wind turbine owners and operators should ensure their lightning protection system has been installed correctly and regularly check it is working properly.

The Lightning Protection Institute is similar to UL in regards to lightning protection system and installer certification but is solely dedicated to lightning issues.

Wind turbines can present a unique challenge for maintenance teams. Due to the turbine height and remote location, often in areas of high elevation, wind turbines are at heightened risk of receiving ...

If such a laser-power lightning protection system becomes commercially available, it could provide another barrier to protect household solar installations from lightning strikes.

Lightning surges. They’re silent. They’re dangerous.”So began a recent announcement of the new surge protection service being offered by an affiliate of Florida Power & Light.

Lightning Strike Protection For Composite Structures Composite structures are more vulnerable to damage than metal, but today's LSP products offer proven protection.

Three lightning strikes hit the lightning protection system towers Saturday afternoon.