On the Estimation of the Number of Upward Flashes From Wind Turbines in Mountainous Areas
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Lightning incidence analysis is required for the design of adequate lightning protection systems for wind turbines. We present a method to estimate the number of upward flashes for multiple wind turbines located in mountainous areas. The proposed method is applied to the case of the Mont Crosin wind turbine park located in the Jura mountains in the Northwestern part of Switzerland. A significant increment of the number of upward flashes was observed with the installation of new power units. Keywords—wind turbines; lightning; lightning detection systems; upward flashes
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