Electrical storm statistics for 2024
Worldwide thunderstorm statistics 2024: 2,227,370,623 atmospheric lightning strikes were recorded. The country with the highest count of lightning strikes is EE UU, with 160 209,5 million.
Thunderstorm safety – What to do after a lightning strikes on a lightning rod?
A lightning protection system prevents a direct strike on the structure, but it does strike the lightning rod. Therefore, when a discharge occurs, the entire lightning protection system must be thoroughly checked and reset, as the integrity of critical components (lightning rods, conductors, connections, grounding, etc.) may be compromised. Following a post-impact protocol ensures that the system continues to function properly and the installation remains protected.
DAT CONTROLER® PLUS Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning rods obtain the UL safety certification.
Aplicaciones Tecnológicas’ DAT CONTROLER® PLUS Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning rods obtain the UL safety certification.
Lightning protection in residential photovoltaic systems
Self-consumption of electricity by means of solar panels is arousing great interest among consumers both because of the savings in energy consumption, as they are less dependent on the external electricity grid, and because of the reduction in environmental impact. The high cost of installing solar panels in private homes, given that they take several years to pay for themselves, makes it essential that they are protected against the destructive effects of a lightning strike.