Residential PV systems are generally installed on the rooftop of residential buildings, with a large metal surface area, higher distance from the ground and an exposed location. Such PV systems are ...

Reference [1] describes a process for the design of lightning protection that transforms the transient experienced by the components during the lightning test ...

Without question, a thunderstorm is very dangerous. It can produce high winds, tornados, hail, and floods, which usually are not big problems for boats or ships. But it also creates ESD events called ...

The requirements for installing lightning protection systems were featured in the October 2016 issue of Electrical Currents from the Washington State Department of ...

Florida is the state where lightning strikes, and it is more than twice. With summer bringing multiple thunderstorms weekly the chances for tree damage are quite possible. Lightning protection systems ...

Few events are as awesome as witnessing a lightning strike or seeing the damage it can produce. Nevertheless, when the subject is lightning protection systems, some of the most recent drama has been ...

Standing hundreds of feet above ground, wind turbines—like tall trees, buildings, and telephone poles—are easy targets for lightning. Just by virtue of their height, they will get struck. Lightning ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The lightning protection systems market is expected to grow by USD 132.67 million during 2020-2024, according to Technavio. The report offers a detailed analysis of the impact ...

Many tall office buildings have “lightning protection equipment” — but the state capitol doesn’t — yet. “It is common for the capitol building to get struck during a lightning storm,” says Caleb ...