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Does Namibia use wind energy for electricity generation?

The economic analysis evaluated the utilization of wind energy for electricity generation from the country's point of view, assuming that Namibia continues to rely on imports from the RSA as per purchase agreement of 1996.

How to protect a wind turbine from lightning?

In order to plan protection measures, it is advisable to subdi-vide the wind turbine into lightning protection zones (LPZs). The lightning protection system of a wind turbine protects two sub-systems which can only be found in wind turbines, namely the rotor blades and the mechanical drive train.

Who are Swe lightning protection and earthing cc?

SWE Lightning Protection and Earthing CC is an affiliate of the SME Lightning Protection and Earthing Pty (Ltd) group of companies. SME has been operating as a specialist company, in the fields of lightning protection, electrical earthing and surge protection, in Pinetown since 1985.

Why do wind turbines need condition monitoring?

The availability of wind turbines, especially that of offshore wind turbines, is gaining increased importance. Therefore, lightning current and surge arresters must be monitored for signs of pre-damage (condition monitoring). The specific use of condition monitoring allows one to plan service work and thus reduce costs.