Tag Archives: Lightning
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Grid Integration of Zero Net Energy Communities
EPRI, Southern California Edison, and Meritage Homes collaborated to design, build, and monitor the first Zero Net Energy neighborhood in California. This report discusses experiences in developing the community, grid impacts of the homes, and strategies for integrating distributed energy resources. The research provided insights on how residential energy management systems can help to balance […]
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Lightning Protection for Wind Turbines: Technology and Best Practices Review
Wind turbines in some parts of the United States are exposed to lightning strikes, and modern wind turbines are typically equipped with lightning protection systems to safely intercept and conduct the vast majority of strikes to ground without damage to the turbine. This report discusses international standards for these systems; system design and testing; risks […]
