Photovoltaic plants are very vulnerable to the impacts of lightning by their constant exposure and isolation from other structures, it is very important to proper protection for plants can guarantee their service.
Centre for the Study of Cosmos Physics
Caso Estudio
Javalambre Astrophysical Observatory (OAJ) Storm Warning System (IEC 62793:2020) - Storm Detector PREVISTORM
Protectors for photovoltaic plants
Producto
Protection against lightning and transient overvoltages of current circuits in photovoltaic panels.
What to do in case of thunderstorm
Noticia
Note that there can be risk of thunderstorm before receiving the visual or acoustic alarms, so the safety rules against this kind of phenomenon must be considered and you must apply the necessary prevention measures to avoid damages.
INGESCO PDC ESE Lightning rod
Producto
It is suitable for external lightning protection of all types of structures and open areas
Lightning rod with ESE (Early Streamer Emission) system
Photovoltaic power plants
Solución
They need to be protected, because they are vulnerable to lighting strikes, which can damage their systems and affect the power they supply.
Cerro Dominador (Chile)
Caso Estudio
The Cerro Dominador Solar Thermal Plant is a 210MW power plant that combines concentrated solar power with photovoltaic energy
