2012 · 25 citations · 1 references
Natural SciencesElectrical EngineeringSoil SciencesAtmospheric ElectricityCritical Infrastructure ProtectionProtected Area ManagementLightning CurrentLightning PhysicsLightning ProtectionLightning SafetyProtection SystemsThunderstorm ElectricityLightning Protection DesignLightning Protection For Solar Photovoltaic SystemsLightning Protection Of Photovoltaic SystemsLightning Protection SystemsProtectionSoil Resistivity
This paper aims to analyse the lightning protection system (LPS) of an isolated large and extended Photovoltaic (PV) installation park. The area where the PV plant operates is characterised by the high ground flash density (25 thunderstorm days per year) and the extremely high soil resistivity value (i.e. pure rock with a resistivity of more than 2000m). The paper includes the LPS system design after experimental testing results, which were performed in the laboratory. It also includes solutions to some difficult overcoming problems that were faced during the application of the lightning protection design.
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