Summary

The object of this TB is to give basic data and suggestion of lightning protection for wind turbine blades. This report summarizes the investigation results of lightning damages, high voltage discharge experiments related to the attachment of lightning strokes to wind turbine blades, and high current experiments related to rupture of blades and melting of metallic receptors. Moreover, using the above investigation, the mechanisms of damages are considered and information for better lightning protection measures is given.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 578
Publication year 2014
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Power system technical performance (C4)
Working groups WG C4.409
File size 3 MB
Pages number 42
Price for non member 90 €
Price for member Free
Lightning Protection of Wind Turbine Blades
Lightning Protection of Wind Turbine Blades