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LIGHTNING PROTECTION
APPLICATIONS

From industrial facilities to renewable energy — where lightning strikes, the consequences can be catastrophic. ORBITAL ESE systems protect the structures and people that matter most.

Category 01
Industrial Facilities
Manufacturing plant lightning protection
Manufacturing Plants & Factories
Manufacturing facilities house expensive machinery and production lines that cannot afford unplanned downtime. A single direct strike can halt production for days, destroy control systems and trigger fire hazards. ESE lightning rods provide wide-area protection — HELIA ESE Lightning Rod or COMET ESE Lightning Rod can cover entire production halls with a single installation point.
ESE Lightning Rod Earthing System OSPD Surge Protection VIRTU Strike Counter
Chemical plant lightning protection
Chemical & Petrochemical Plants
Facilities storing flammable substances face extreme risk from lightning-induced ignition. Level I protection is mandatory. Full bonding systems prevent static discharge near volatile materials.
Level I RequiredHELIA ESE Lightning Rod
Warehouse lightning protection
Metal Structures & Warehouses
Conductive metal frames increase the risk of side flashes and structural damage. A properly bonded ESE system with a dedicated earthing network eliminates this risk.
ESE Lightning RodBonding Network
Data center lightning protection
Data Centres & Server Rooms
IT infrastructure is extremely sensitive to lightning-induced transients. ESE lightning rods prevent direct strikes; OSPD 101 and OSPD 4011-3P Type 2 devices protect distribution boards from surges — data-line SPDs are specified per project.
CriticalOSPD 101 · OSPD 4011-3P
Category 02
Energy & Utilities
Solar farm lightning protection
Solar Power Plants
Solar panels are 100% exposed to the sky and represent a significant capital investment. A single lightning event can destroy entire arrays. ESE systems combined with coordinated OSPD 101 / 4011-3P Type 2 protection at AC boards — and project-specific service-entry coordination — protect structural assets and inverter electronics. Governments and project financiers increasingly require certified lightning protection as a condition of insurance.
High Priority COMET ESE Lightning Rod OSPD 101 · OSPD 4011-3P SPD Earthing Mat
Wind turbine lightning protection
Wind Turbines
Elevated on open terrain, wind turbines are among the most frequently struck structures. Protection requires blade-tip terminals, a complete earthing network and SPDs on control electronics.
Extreme ExposureIEC 61400-24
Power substation lightning protection
Power Substations
High-voltage switching equipment is sensitive to transient overvoltages. Complete protection requires ESE lightning rods, a low-resistance earthing grid and coordinated Type 1/2/3 surge protection.
ESE Lightning RodOSPD Series
Fuel storage lightning protection
Fuel Storage Facilities
Tank farms require Level I protection due to catastrophic fire/explosion risk. Full earthing and bonding across all metallic elements is as critical as the air terminal itself.
Level I RequiredFull Bonding
Category 03
Transport & Infrastructure
Airport lightning protection
Airports & Air Traffic Control
Aviation facilities demand the highest reliability standards. A strike to radar, navigation aids or a control tower can compromise flight safety for thousands of passengers. ESE systems with redundant earthing and full SPD coverage on all communication lines are required at every aviation facility.
Critical Infrastructure Level I Protection HELIA ESE Lightning Rod
Railway lightning protection
Railways & Metro Systems
Signal systems, traction power and communications are vulnerable to induced surges. ESE lightning rods at exposed points combined with SPDs on all signal lines ensures operational continuity.
ESE Lightning RodOSPD SPD
Port bridge lightning protection
Bridges & Port Facilities
Large metal structures over water are particularly exposed. Ports require protecting cranes, fuel handling and cargo storage simultaneously with a well-engineered ESE and earthing system.
ESE Lightning RodCopper Earthing
Telecom tower lightning protection
Telecom Towers & Masts
Tall, isolated and loaded with sensitive electronics — telecom structures attract strikes at high frequency. ORBITAL ESE lightning rods at mast apex with low-resistance earthing protect structure and equipment.
Frequent StrikesVIRTU Strike Counter
Category 04
Public & Commercial Buildings
Hospital lightning protection
Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals cannot lose power or control systems under any circumstances — lightning protection is life-safety critical. Full ESE protection combined with comprehensive SPD coverage on medical equipment circuits and backup power systems is the standard requirement for any healthcare facility.
Life-Safety Critical Level I / II Full SPD Coverage
Stadium lightning protection
Stadiums & Public Venues
Thousands of people gather in open or semi-open structures. ESE systems mounted at the highest structural points provide coverage across the entire audience area against direct strikes and step voltages.
COMET ESE Lightning RodEarthing
Hotel lightning protection
Hotels & Resorts
High-rise hotels with extensive IT infrastructure, lifts and BMS face significant surge risk. ESE protection combined with OSPD SPDs on all service entries protects both the building and its guests.
ESE Lightning RodOSPD SPD
School university lightning protection
Schools & Universities
Educational campuses span large areas with multiple buildings and outdoor spaces. ESE systems with wide protection radii are ideal, minimising civil works across a campus footprint.
ZERU ESE Lightning RodWide Coverage
Selection Guide
Recommended Protection by Application
ApplicationLevelSystemORBITAL Product
Chemical / Fuel StorageLevel IESE + Earthing + SPDHELIA ESE Lightning Rod + OSPD 101 / 4011-3P
Airport / ATCLevel IESE + SPD all linesHELIA ESE Lightning Rod + OSPD Series
Hospital / CriticalLevel I–IIESE + SPD + EarthingCOMET / HELIA ESE Lightning Rod
Solar FarmLevel IIESE + coordinated SPDCOMET ESE Lightning Rod + OSPD 101 / 4011-3P
Telecom TowerLevel IIESE + CounterZERU ESE Lightning Rod + VIRTU Strike Counter
Industrial PlantLevel II–IIIESE + EarthingHELIA / COMET ESE Lightning Rod
Stadium / VenueLevel II–IIIESE + EarthingCOMET ESE Lightning Rod
Commercial BuildingLevel III–IVESE or ConventionalZERU ESE Lightning Rod

Protection level is determined by NFC 17-102 risk assessment, not application type alone. Use the ⚡ Lightning Risk Calculator or contact our engineers for a project-specific assessment — free of charge.

ORBITAL Lightning Protection — Risk Calculator
ORBITAL Lightning Protection
LIGHTNING RISK CALCULATOR
NFC 17-102 Standard — ESE Protection Radius & Risk Assessment
A. Project / Facility Info
1. Building Dimensions (metres)
2. Risk Coefficients
3. ESE Lightning Rod Parameters
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Enter your building dimensions and risk
coefficients on the left, then click
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