In the first quarter of 2021, Weather Guard commissioned independent wind energy consultants Power Curve to conduct an aerodynamic assessment of StrikeTape in use
Since the second edition of IEC 61400-24: Lightning Protection of Wind Turbines was approved in 2019, is the industry giving the new standards the
Maintenance activities directly affect the productivity and profitability of wind energy operations, regardless of the age, size, or manufacturer of the turbine tower or blades.
In 2020, I was fortunate to speak with a long list of experts and researchers in the wind energy industry – Bjorn Hedges, Plant
Weather Guard Lightning Tech Founder and CEO Allen Hall was recently profiled in Wind Systems Magazine. In the interview, Hall discusses how StrikeTape makes
Wind turbines built with serrated trailing edges are not necessarily new, and as more data about them is available, they are getting more popular
Anything that alters the profile or performance of a blade is a material change that should trigger a re-assessment of lightning protection systems. A detailed look at what to consider before you invest in retrofits.
If you’re looking for a shine diverter, you’re in the right place: you can now buy direct from Weather Guard Lightning Tech. We’re no
Does a change in a wind turbine blade dielectric decrease over time? Does it affect the performance of the lightning protection system? In this
Can near lightning strikes damage wind turbines, even in the absence of a direct strike? The answer is yes – and damaged blades can
“Spanish wind energy giant Gamesa has boosted its involvement in North America by joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge and committing further