Lightning protection grounding of flow battery in Indian solar container communication station

What are equipotential bonding and grounding in a lightning protection system?

Equipotential bonding and grounding are important elements of a lightning protection system. Grounding and equipotential bonding systems are complex electrical systems with components from civil engineer-ing, mechanical engineering, high- and low-voltage power engineering, as well as control and communication technology.

What is earthing & lightning protection?

Earthing and lightning protection are critical aspects of electrical safety and structural integrity, particularly in regions prone to thunderstorms. A well-designed earthing system provides a safe path for electrical currents to flow into the earth, preventing dangerous electrical shocks and equipment damage.

Why do battery energy storage systems need grounding and bonding?

For grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), grounding and bonding is essential for safety and performance. The goal of grounding and bonding is to achieve customer-targeted resistance levels. These low resistance levels allow fault currents to easily discharge into the ground, protecting people, equipment and the BESS itself.

Why do PV systems need grounding & bonding?

While grounding and bonding are critical for any electrical distribution system, it is especially pertinent for PV systems due to the potential of high short circuit and ground-fault currents, as well as the possible and likely exposure to high magnitude and short duration lightning currents.