On July 27, 2026, a tree trimmer was struck by lightning and killed on a worksite in Whitewater, Wisconsin. This accident, supported by global, American, and French statistics, serves as a stark reminder of why every outdoor worksite requires a clear lightning protocol and appropriate detection tools.
El Niño is redistributing thunderstorm-prone conditions globally. Discover what this means for risk analysis, monitoring, and lightning protection.
El Niño is a phase of the ENSO climate system that alters Pacific Ocean temperatures, winds, and the location of tropical convection. Understanding its mechanism helps interpret regional variations in thunderstorm activity, but it does not imply a uniform risk everywhere. The NOAA bulletin of July 9, 2026, confirms a strengthening El Niño. For infrastructure operators, the best response remains sustainable: analyze lightning risk, protect installations according to IEC 62305, and monitor the actual activity observed at each site.
ESE, meshed cage or simple rod: 2026 comparison of lightning rod types, their reference standards and criteria for choosing the right solution for your building.
Everything you need to know about the EMF (Early Streamer Emission) lightning rod: operation, selection criteria, installation compliant with NF C 17-102:2011 and maintenance. Complete guide by LPS France.
The LexisNexis 2026 report reveals a 76.8% increase in the cost of lightning damage in the United States by 2025. Analysis and lightning protection solutions compliant with IEC 62305.
The fires in Gironde are disrupting LPS France's operations. We are doing everything we can to continue serving our clients and stand in solidarity with those affected.
A comprehensive comparative guide to choosing the right surge protector (SPD) for your installation: Type 1 for direct lightning protection, Type 2 for induced surges, and Type 3 for fine protection of sensitive equipment. Selection criteria according to IEC 62305-4.
In 2025, insurers paid out $1.65 billion for lightning claims—a 59% increase in just one year. Here's what the figures reveal and how to protect your property with a lightning rod certified to NF C 17-102.
The Earth receives 40 to 50 lightning strikes per second. But how does lightning form? Discover the complete physics of lightning: charge separation, stepped leader, return strike — and its implications for IEC 62305 lightning protection.
On the night of June 27-28, 2026, lightning struck and caused a house fire in Laon (Aisne). This event illustrates the real risk to any unprotected building. Discover how a fire alarm compliant with NF C 17-102 can protect your home.
Everything you need to know to equip your home with a complete lightning protection kit: difference between simple point and ESE, required components (NF C 17-102 / IEC 62305), installation and maintenance.
Discover how to protect your building during the summer 2026 storm season: audit of your lightning protection, Strike Radar for impact monitoring and Sky Sentinel for real-time alerts.
Discover how to protect your building during the summer 2026 storm season: audit of your lightning protection, Strike Radar for impact monitoring and Sky Sentinel for real-time alerts.
Science has established a link between global warming and an increase in lightning strikes. Studies show a 12% increase in strikes per degree Celsius. What are the implications for lightning protection?
The General Periodic Verification (VGP) of lightning rods is mandatory for public access buildings (ERP), classified installations for environmental protection (ICPE), high-rise buildings (IGH), and ATEX sites. Discover the applicable intervals and how to manage compliance over time.
This summer, LPS France technology is more than ever at the service of your lightning protection. Two complementary tools — Strike Radar and Sky Sentinel
How to conduct a lightning risk assessment compliant with IEC 62305-2? Complete methodology, key steps and tools to effectively protect your sites.
Discover how to protect your building during the summer 2026 storm season: audit of your lightning protection, Strike Radar for impact monitoring and Sky Sentinel for real-time alerts.
Discover how to protect your building during the summer 2026 storm season: audit of your lightning protection, Strike Radar for impact monitoring and Sky Sentinel for real-time alerts.
Science has established a link between global warming and an increase in lightning strikes. Studies show a 12% increase in strikes per degree Celsius. What are the implications for lightning protection?
The General Periodic Verification (VGP) of lightning rods is mandatory for public access buildings (ERP), classified installations for environmental protection (ICPE), high-rise buildings (IGH), and ATEX sites. Discover the applicable intervals and how to manage compliance over time.
This summer, LPS France technology is more than ever at the service of your lightning protection. Two complementary tools—Strike Radar and Sky Sentinel—allow you to anticipate, detect, and certify every storm event. Strike Radar—Mapping of Strike Impacts: Strike Radar allows you to visualize in real time
How to conduct a lightning risk assessment compliant with IEC 62305-2? Complete methodology, key steps and tools to effectively protect your sites.
Everything you need to know about choosing and installing a ESE lightning rod that complies with IEC 62305 and NF C 17-102 standards. Complete technical guide with key steps.
The global installed photovoltaic capacity now exceeds 1,500 GW. Yet, lightning protection remains the weakest link in solar projects. Complete guide: IEC 62305, lightning rods, DC/AC surge arresters.
Since August 2025, the revision of the NF C 15-100 standard has made surge protectors mandatory for several categories of buildings. Healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, photovoltaic installations: find out who is affected and how to comply with this new requirement.
Offices, hospitals, schools, shopping centers: commercial and public buildings house numerous occupants and critical equipment. Discover the lightning protection requirements according to IEC 62305, the applicable LPL levels, and the solutions adapted to each type of building.
Annual visual inspection, biennial full verification and post-impact verification: the 3 pillars of the VGP lightning rod according to IEC 62305 and NF C 17-102.
Operation of the ESD (early streamer emission) lightning rod, ΔT parameter, protection radius Rp and NF C 17-102 and IEC 62305 requirements. The advantages of the ESE lightning rod over the Franklin.
