Thunderstorm Warning Systems Applied to the Wind Energy

Thunderstorm/Lightning Warning Systems Applied to the Wind Energy

Evaluation of a TWS based on Lightning Locating Systems

Abstract

Thunderstorm warning systems (TWS) are widely used to prevent lightning related accidents.A reliable and efficient lightning warning is crucial because of the risk of human and assets losses.

This study aims at measuring the efficiency of a TWS based on the lightning locating system (LLS) operated by“Euclid", by taking into account the specific practices of wind energy operators in case of approaching thunderstorms.