Analysis of Transient Phenomena Due to a Direct Lightning Strike on a Wind Energy System

This paper is concerned with the protection of wind energy systems against the direct effects of lightning. As wind power generation undergoes rapid growth, lightning damages involving wind turbines have come to be regarded as a serious problem. Nevertheless, very few studies exist yet in Portugal r...

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Main Authors: João P. S. Catalão, Rafael B. Rodrigues, Victor M. F. Mendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-07-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/5/7/2545