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.
Wind Industry Operations: In Wind’s Next Chapter, Operations take center stage Read More »
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.
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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.
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This is a reprint of an exclusive article in the March 2025 PES Wind magazine, written by Allen Hall , CEO, Weather Guard Lightning
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Listen to the entire interview on Spotify With wind turbines growing larger and bolts getting bigger, the industry needs smarter ways to handle critical
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There’s no shame in not understanding how wind energy works. Not being willing to give something a try because you don’t understand it? Now that’s a real shame. Because that’s how we get left behind.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe latest episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast tackles the major offshore wind project cancellations on the
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode of News Flash, hosts Allen Hall, Phil Totaro, and Joel Saxum discuss recent developments affecting
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Will more monitoring lead to better lightning protection of wind turbines? Well, monitoring for the right things could certainly help. This article provides practical steps that owners can take now to get data they can act on and better protect their assets.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode of Uptime, Joel Saxum and Allen Hall sit down with the CEO of AC883, Lars
How Active is Active Pitch Control for Wind Turbines? Read More »
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLast week, Allen and Joel attended Electricity Transformation Canada 2023 in chilly Calgary! Bundle up as the guys
Live From CanREA – Renewables Go Big In Canada At ETC23! Read More »