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 ...

A technical guide to surge protection devices: how SPDs work, BS 7671 requirements, Type 1/2/3 selection, and installation ...

In the 2024 lightning season, six homes experienced a direct strike with ensuing fire and another five in 2025. None of the homes that have experienced a direct strike and fire were protected by a ...

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 ...

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 ...