Surge Protection Archives - Aplicaciones Tecnológicas

Thunderstorm safety – What to do after a lightning strikes on a lightning rod?

Smart ESE Lightning Rods, SMART LIGHTNING, Surge Protection | 07/08/2025 |

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.

Surge protection for electric vehicle charging stations: ATCOMPACT INFINITY

SMART LIGHTNING, Surge Protection | 10/07/2025 |

Electric vehicles depend on charging stations to refuel and operate throughout the day. Any failure in these installations, such as those caused by transient and permanent overvoltages, can cause the vehicle to fail and even cause damage to both the station and the car itself. The ATCOMPACT INFINITY series protects charging stations when two panels are connected to the same meter.

Lightning protection in residential photovoltaic systems

Smart ESE Lightning Rods, SMART LIGHTNING, Surge Protection | 19/12/2024 |

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.

Common consequences of not having a good lightning protection system in place

Earthing Systems LPS, Smart ESE Lightning Rods, SMART LIGHTNING, Surge Protection | 10/10/2024 |

Lightning and surge protection are essential in any type of building, whether it is an individual dwelling, a residential building or a critical structure such as a data centre. Lightning strikes are natural phenomena that can release large amounts of energy in a fraction of a second, while both atmospheric discharges and fluctuations in the power grid can cause surges. The consequences of not having a protection system in place or an inadequate one represent a significant risk to people, electronic equipment and the integrity of structures.

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