Manufacturers typically equip wind turbines with some form of basic lightning protection that uses grounding down conductors in the blades and grounding systems in the turbine. https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/weather/video-lightning-hits-wind-turbine-in-fife-1-4970963
By Stephen Norris Mountaineering Scotland has climbed into the debate over a controversial windfarm earmarked for the Glenkens. The landscape protection group claims the development would ruin views around the Rhinns of Kells. Torrs Hill Wind Farm Ltd has lodged an outline bid for 12 turbines below the highest mountain Read more
By Mark Williamson Group Business Correspondent ENERGY giant Drax has underlined its willingness to invest heavily in developing the portfolio it acquired in Scotland through a £700 million deal. The head of the company’s generating arm, Andy Koss, said Drax was very pleased with the performance of the assets concerned. Read more