by admin | May 25, 2013 | Lightning News |
A wind turbine blade outside Wichita, Kansas was recently punctured by lightning. The puncture hole does not appear to be significant on the outside of the blade but unseen structural damage could lie underneath. As seen in the photo below, the blade does not appear to have any lightning protection. In the heartland of the United States, lightning is very common. Lightning protection of the blade is a necessity. If you are installing or repairing wind turbines, consider using WXGuard segmented lightning diverters to protect your blade from lightning...
by admin | May 25, 2013 | Lightning News |
In Dexter, Minnesota lightning struck a 37 meter blade and caused it to split and fail. The operator is calling in a crane to remove and replace the blade, which is very expensive. The blade manufacturer should have used WXGuard segmented lightning diverters to prevent blade punctures. WXGuard lightning diverters are simple to use and install, and they provide excellent lightning...
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