New Lightning Protection Coating Technology for the Wind Industry
ArcGuide® coating is a novel lightning protection coating. It is designed to significantly reduce the prevalence of lightning damage to wind turbines.
The lightning damage costs the wind energy industry well over $100 million annually.
Lightning damage to wind turbines is one of the largest expenses for wind farm operators. And the problem is expected to worsen in the coming years. This is because manufacturers continue to build taller wind turbines. This leads to increase in lightning activity due to climate change.