As weather patterns change, some sources predict a 12% increase in lightning activity for every 1°C of warming; follow that line of logic and countries like the US could face a 50% increase in strikes by 2100. But the future doesn’t drive wind production; operators must focus on what their next season will bring.
In 2026, wind turbine costs per kWh remain fairly steady, even as many factors affect equipment costs, installed cost, maintenance costs. This article examines wind turbine costs, ROI, profitability, and global trends as of late 2025 and early 2026. It is updated regularly with new resources and information from authoritative sources.
As weather patterns change, some sources predict a 12% increase in lightning activity for every 1°C of warming; follow that line of logic and countries like the US could face a 50% increase in strikes by 2100. But the future doesn’t drive wind production; operators must focus on what their next season will bring.
This article explains relatively easy ways to collect internal data, how to use it to evaluate whether a lightning mitigation solution is cost-effective, and what to include on insurance claims to get the best payout.
How proven industrial technology exposed a fundamental flaw in wind turbine lightning protection – and what every wind professional needs to know about it.
The LM Wind Power Lightning Diverters offered on GE Vernova wind turbine blades are very susceptible to rain erosion. Damaged lightning diverters can lead to an increase in blade damage.
This case study describes a major wind farm operation located along the Sea of Japan coastline that experienced devastating lightning damage, unscheduled downtime and costly repairs. After implementing a retrofit solution, the wind farm saw zero blade damage.
In 2024, wind turbine cost per kWh remained fairly steady, but many factors affect equipment costs, installed cost, maintenance costs. This article is updated regularly with new resources and information.
Wind turbine blade lightning damage is increasing. All blades are experiencing more lighting damage, regardless of make/model.
GE 2.X blades are experiencing excessive lightning damage. We know why this is happening, and we detailed the issues in a recent article in
Lightning strikes are occurring at a much higher rate than initially predicted by the IEC 61400-24 standard. Here’s what to do now to protect your wind turbines.