The share of wind power in total electric power generation is expected to increase, and with that comes a requirement for this carbon-free source to be more reliable. The most important component of a ...

Electrical substations utilize direct lightning stroke shielding to help ensure proper operation, and to prevent costly damages and extended outages. While modern substation designs and equipment make ...

Swiss physicists have achieved a groundbreaking breakthrough in lightning control using laser beams, which could lead to advanced lightning protection systems for critical infrastructure such as ...

Sungrow recently announced that its SG510HX utility string inverter (SG465HX for the Middle East region, offering equivalent performance) successfully completed an extreme safety challenge at a ...

In our most-recent article there was a discussion on personal lightning safety and preparedness for both the outdoor and indoor risk. In that article, the discussion centered on the more frequent but ...

Scientists in the Emirates have developed a novel lightning mast layout that reportedly eliminates shading effect on PV panels. The proposed approach also addresses earth grid requirements under ...

The Minister for Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira, has said that locally developed lightning arresters are expected to undergo testing before the end of this year. The ...

Swiss mounting system manufacturer Smartvolt has added lightning safety to its pre-assembled, foldable SmartSolarBox solution for installers of flat roofs and temporary sites. It also now supports 600 ...