Abstract

Lightning is a major source of turbine damage, with ~80% of insured failures attributed to lightning (Arboleda et al., 2003). Its intermittent and localized nature complicates operational decisions. This poster presents a standards‑based before–during–after framework, currently applied across European fleets and covering several thousand wind turbines. It enhances anticipation, improves lightning event characterisation, and supports more targeted post‑event inspections.
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Learning objectives

  • How to :
    Anticipate thunderstorms using 48 h forecasts and Thunderstorm Warning Systems with up to 1 h of lead time.
  • Assess storm severity and movement to adapt operational procedures.
  • Trigger targeted post-event inspections through multi-criteria lightning analysis.