EOLOGIX-PING extends lightning monitoring to remote wind farms using Myriota satellite connectivity

Wind farms in remote and low-connectivity regions can now benefit from turbine-level lightning monitoring, thanks to a new product from EOLOGIX-PING, connected by Myriota’s UltraLite network. 

The device, :EVENT LIGHTNING FLEET – Satellite version, is an extension of EOLOGIC-PING’s proven lightning monitoring solution, and uses Myrita connectivity to transmit lightning event data from the turbine to the cloud, giving operators the visibility they need to act, even in the most remote locations.

Knowing which turbine was struck changes everything

Lightning strikes are a significant source of blade damage and operational risk for wind turbines. Without turbine-level data, operators are often forced to conduct broad post-storm inspections across an entire wind farm – a costly and time-consuming process.

:EVENT LIGHTNING FLEET – Satellite version addresses this challenge directly. A magnetic field detector installed inside the Power and Communication Module (PCM) at the tower base captures the electromagnetic signature of lightning current travelling through the tower structure. When a strike is detected, an event notification is transmitted via satellite to the cloud.

Unlike regional weather services that report area-wide lightning activity, the system provides turbine-level insight – helping operators pinpoint which assets were affected and prioritise inspections accordingly.

“Remote wind farms should not lose operational visibility simply because cellular coverage is limited,” said Matthew Stead, CPO and Co-founder at EOLOGIX-PING. “With :EVENT LIGHTNING FLEET – Satellite version, we are extending turbine level lightning monitoring to regions where traditional communication infrastructure has been a barrier.”

Extending connectivity where it matters

The satellite version doesn’t change the underlying detection capability. The strategic advance is communication: EOLOGIX-PING can now offer its solution at wind farms where cellular infrastructure is unreliable or simply doesn’t exist.

This is increasingly relevant as the wind industry expands into more remote geographies. New utility-scale projects across Latin America and other regions with limited telecom infrastructure have historically faced operational blind spots after lightning events. :EVENT LIGHTNING FLEET – Satellite version closes that gap.

“Myriota’s UltraLite network is engineered for exactly these types of applications: low-power devices transmitting critical operational data from remote or connectivity-constrained environments,” said Dan Franklin, Regional Sales Director at Myriota. “We’re pleased to support EOLOGIX-PING in bringing turbine-level lightning monitoring to sites that have traditionally been out of reach.”

About Myriota

Myriota is a global leader in satellite IoT, delivering the connectivity and hardware that underpin critical operations across agriculture, utilities, logistics, mining, environmental monitoring and defence. Backed by over $100 million in funding and a patent portfolio of 170+ patents, Myriota enables systems integrators, solution providers and OEMs around the world to develop and deploy connected products that sense, track, and monitor assets in even the most remote environments. Learn more at myriota.com.

About EOLOGIX-PING

EOLOGIX-PING develops monitoring solutions for the wind energy industry, helping operators improve operational visibility, blade monitoring, and maintenance decision-making across wind turbine fleets. Learn more at eologix-ping.com.