What if the towers get struck by lightning?
Meteorological towers (METs) have been known to be stuck by lightning on rare occasions. Since the creation of the Community Wind Project in 2005, there has only been one recorded instance of a direct lightning strike on one of our towers. Lightning strikes can destroy hardware and cause data loss. However, precautionary measures are taken to avoid the event altogether. MET towers are equipped with grounding kits to discharge the buildup of static electricity that accumulates in the tower, greatly reducing the potential for a direct lightning strike.
