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The 2024 Lightning Reset: Why Your 2010 Risk Assessment is Now a Liability
For over a decade, the global standard for protecting infrastructure from lightning remained largely static. Engineers used the same formulas, the same maps, and the same
Annual Insight Report: Lightning Activity & Climate Risk
At Skytree, we don’t just build weather-informed software—we translate data into strategic clarity for infrastructure resilience. This year’s Lightning Trends Report combines cutting-edge observations from 2025 with climate
If Lightning Hit This… Hospital Edition
Hospitals are among the most sensitive facilities in any infrastructure network. They are designed with redundancy, backup power, and layered safety systems – but lightning risk
Beyond the Headlines: The Data Point Infrastructure Managers Can’t Ignore
While the headlines regarding the new “Lightning Capital” are certainly attention-grabbing; as we discussed previously – we found a far more significant data point for the
Dethroned: Oklahoma Takes the Lightning Crown
For the first time in four years, a Florida city is no longer the lightning capital of the United States. While Florida’s “Four Corners” region held
BS EN IEC 62305-4: Coordinated SPD Strategy for Reliable Uptime
Electrical and electronic systems represent the highest-value assets in modern facilities, yet a single lightning-induced surge can destroy equipment worth millions in microseconds. BS EN IEC
BS EN IEC 62305-3: Structure Design, Inspection, and Maintenance Guide
When lightning strikes a structure, it can carry currents exceeding 200,000 amperes and temperatures reaching 30,000°C (five times hotter than the sun’s surface). BS EN IEC
Lightning Protection Standards by Region: Global Compliance Guide for IEC 62305, NFPA 780, and BS EN
Lightning-related fires account for 3 to 5 percent of all commercial property insurance claims in the United States, with annual payouts exceeding $2 billion to small
Risk Mitigation Strategies for Renewable Energy Assets in Growing Data Center Hubs
The global proliferation of data centers has fundamentally altered energy infrastructure planning. These facilities, driven by explosive growth in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services,
Lightning Safety Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Engineering Projects
Lightning safety protects uptime, safeguards lives, and stabilizes budgets across critical infrastructure. Unchecked storms can disrupt power, communications, water, aviation, rail, and data centers in minutes.
Advanced Lightning Risk Protection: From Historical Strike Maps to AI-Powered Solutions
When it comes to protecting critical infrastructure from lightning’s destructive force, the answer isn’t as simple as consulting a map. While historical strike data forms an
Team Update: Welcoming Joe Kearney
We’re excited to announce that Joe Kearney has joined our team as Chief Technology Officer (CTO)! Joe brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will