Journal of Electrical Engineering and Automation

As an important component of wind power generation, the collector lines of wind farms are prone to lightning strikes during thunderstorms, which affect the stable operation of wind farms. This paper explores the effectiveness of lightning protection systems in practical applications by analyzing the lightning protection measures for collector lines in wind farms. First, the common causes of lightning strike accidents in wind farm collector lines are analyzed. Then, the current mainstream protection measures are evaluated, and targeted improvement suggestions are proposed. Through the comparison of different lightning protection schemes and the analysis of test data, this paper summarizes the key factors for improving the effectiveness of lightning protection. Combining existing technologies with engineering practices, the direction for further optimizing lightning protection measures is proposed, providing theoretical support for the safe and stable operation of wind farms.

Wind farm; Collector line; Lightning protection; Effectiveness; Improvement measures