Lightning energy storage equipment

What is a lightning protection system?

A lightning protection system not only protects the solar PV system but also provides reliable protection to your entire property and assets while safely diverting transient currents to the ground.

What happens when lightning strikes a storage system?

Distant lightning strikes or so-called indirect lightning strikes lead to conducted partial lightning currents (impulse waveform 10/350 μs) in the supply lines, or also to induced / capacitive couplings (impulse 8/20 μs) in the electronic components of the storage system itself (so-called LEMP = Lightning ElectroMagnetic Pulse) (Figure 1).

Can lightning be absorbed and converted to useful energy?

Absorbing lightning and converting it to useful energy would be an extraordinary challenge according to MIT's Kirtley. It would require complex capture and storage facilities and distribution systems that in the end would unlikely yield enough energy to justify their expense.

Can lightning protection systems be used to harness Fair Weather Electricity?

As a pilot, during periods when there are no storms, lightning protection systems on structures can be used to harness fair weather electricity. An automated weather detection system might be used to determine when use is indicated, so long as its function is robust.

Can lightning be used for material processing?

The electrical potential from lightning phenomena does not offer sufficient energy for direct use even in locations with the highest lightning frequency, but passive capture may be of benefit, and lightning may be suitable for material processing. 1. Background

Can lightning be used to power a refrigerator?

Unfortunately, lightning cannot be used to power a refrigerator efficiently. The energy in lightning is released in a very short period of time, only a few microseconds, and would require handling a voltage of several million volts to obtain the necessary energy.